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Cast:
Michael Johnston - Applr and Twitter
Adam Christianson - The MacCast and Twitter
Stuff mentioned:
- WWDC 2019 Dates Confirmed: June 3-7 in San Jose [Updated]
- Likely June 3-7
- Macrumors discovered a permit for the WWDC bash
- Apple to Announce TV Service at March 25 Event, But Launch is Months Off
- According to Variety, announced on March 25
- May not be available until summer
- More than two dozen shows in the works and some cast
- Everything New in iOS 12.2 Beta 3: Apple TV Remote Redesign, Apple News Tweak, Bug Fixes and More
- Apple TV Remote redesigned with darker interface
- Apple news logo → News
- Reordered About screen
- Apps recording your screen
- Some Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record Your Screen for Analytics Purposes
- According to TechCrunch...
- Using tech from Glassbox to capture detailed data like taps, swipes, and even screen recordings
- "Session replays"
- Some don't properly mask recorded data, possibly sensitive banking info
- Apple Forces Developers to Remove Screen Recording Code From iOS Apps [Update]
- Apple informs devs that this needs to be clearly disclosed to customers or removed
- "Apps must request explicit user consent and provide a clear visual indication when recording, logging, or otherwise making a record of user activity"
- Some Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record Your Screen for Analytics Purposes
- Future HomePod Could Feature 3D Hand Gestures and Face ID
- Apple patent application
- Feature hand gestures to provide input
- Speaker could recognize users near the device potentially for user profiles
- AirPods 2
- AirPods 2 With Grip Coating and AirPower Said to Launch This Spring
- Rumors claim AirPods 2 would offer better bass and AirPods and case will have a special matte coating
- Health monitoring features
- DigiTimes says they should come this spring
- Wireless AirPods Charging Case Expected Soon, but AirPods 2 May Not Launch Until Fall
- OnLeaks' Steve Hemmerstoffer
- Wireless charing case coming soon, but AirPods 2 with "Hey Siri" delayed until fall
- Most other rumors point to an early 2019 launch
- However OnLeaks has a decent track record
- Sketchy Rumor Claims AirPods 2, AirPower and New iPads to Launch on March 29
- Reliable sources
- Pre-orders for AirPods 2, AirPower, new iPads starting March 22
- Deliveries a week later
- AirPods 2 With Grip Coating and AirPower Said to Launch This Spring
- SPONSOR BREAK
- AirPower and New AirPods Said to Ship in First Half of 2019, New iPod Touch With Faster Processor Also Expected
- Ming Chi
- AirPower in 2019
- AirPods with better bluetooth
- Shipping first half of 2019
- Kuo: 2019 iPhones Can Wirelessly Charge Other Devices, Feature Frosted Glass and Larger Batteries, and More
- Ming Chi Kuo
- 6.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhones and a 6.1-inch LCD
- XR upgraded to 4GB RAM
- Frosted glass casing
- Larger batteries
- Upgrade FaceID
- Wirelessly charge other devices
- Ultra-wide band for indoor positioning and nav
- Two New iPad Pro Models, 10.2-Inch iPad, and iPad Mini 5 Said to Launch in 2019
- Ming Chi Kuo
- Two new iPad Pro models, 10.2-inch iPad
- Refreshed iPad mini
- 2019 Apple Watch: New Ceramic Casing, ECG Support for More Countries
- Ming Chi
- New ceramic casing (was discontinued in 2018)
- Alleged Leaked CAD Image Suggests 'iPad mini 5' Will Just Be a Specs Bump
- Steve Hemmerstoffer
- Got a CAD leak of the iPad Mini
- Spec bump
- No design changes other than relocated rear microphone
- Could still have support for Apple Pencil and smart keyboard
iDevice Picks:
Adam - Expedition $25
Michael - AhaStyle 3 in 1 Silicone Charging Stand $18