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Cast:
Michael Johnston - Applr and Twitter
Adam Christianson - The MacCast and Twitter
Jeff Gamet - The Mac Observer and Twitter
Stuff mentioned:
- iPad Bending
- Apple Addresses 2018 iPad Pro 'Bending' Controversy, Says Subtle Deviations May Be More Visible Due to New Design
- Apple posted a support doc
- Describes the co-molding of antenna plastic into channels in the chassis
- May cause slight bending, but is held to a tighter standard than ever before
- "The new straight edges and the presence of the antenna splits may make subtle deviations in flatness more visible only from certain viewing angles that are imperceptible during normal use"
- "If you believe your new iPad Pro does not meet the specifications described in this article, please contact Apple Support"
- Apple Addresses 2018 iPad Pro 'Bending' Controversy, Says Subtle Deviations May Be More Visible Due to New Design
- Poor iPhone sales
- Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls Reports That iPhone XR is a Flop 'Bologna'
- When asked about iPhone XR being a flop, Cook says he calls "bologna on that."
- However when asked about iPhone XR sales relative to other sales, Cook said he'd like to sell more
- "...we knew that everybody would not want to spend $1,000 for the phone. So we made the iPhone XR."
- Apple Tells Suppliers to Cut iPhone XR and XS Production by 10% for Next Three Months
- second source said both new and old iPhones will be reduced by approximately 40 to 43 million for January-March quarter, down from 47 to 48
- Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls Reports That iPhone XR is a Flop 'Bologna'
- AirPlay 2 in TVs
- Samsung Smart TVs Adding Support for iTunes Video Content and AirPlay 2
- Samsung worked with Apple to integrate iTunes movies and TV shows, as well as AirPlay 2 support, into its latest smart TVs
- Access existing iTunes library
- Coming in 2019 TVs and 2018 TVs via update
- Within the first half
- AirPlay 2 on Smart TVs: Other Brands Coming, Lock Screen Controls, Siri, and More
- leading TV manufacturers" will be including AirPlay 2 support in their TVs, indicating that this initiative will not be a Samsung exclusive (although iTunes TV and Movies apps seem to be)
- Can be Controlled via Lock screen widget or Control Center
- Smart TVs with AirPlay 2 will also integrate with Siri and HomeKit
- request that a specific show be played on a specific TV, for example
- Apple Shares List of AirPlay 2-Enabled Smart TVs From Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio
- Samsung Smart TVs Adding Support for iTunes Video Content and AirPlay 2
- 2019 iPhone Rumors
- 2019 iPhones Could Feature Support for Wi-Fi 6
- According to Barclays analyst Blaine Curtis
- otherwise known as 802.11ax
- higher data rates, increased capacity, better performance in dense environments like concerts and sporting events, and improved power efficiency for devices
- finalized in 2019
- beneficial to homes that have many internet connected smart products
- 2019 iPhone's Triple-Lens Rear Camera Design Allegedly Showing in New Renderings
- At least one of this year's iPhone models is rumored to include a triple-lens rear camera
- and phone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer released some renderings
- Leaker has good track record
- Some sources have indicated Apple is working on "time-of-flight" depth sensing for higher-quality augmented reality
- 2019 iPhones Could Feature Smaller Notch as Apple Supplier Announces Under-Display Light and Proximity Sensors
- AMS today announced the launch of new sensor technology
- RGB light and IR proximity sensor that's designed to be installed behind a smartphone's OLED display
- Can sense through the display
- could perhaps result in the elimination of the bezel in its entirety
- WSJ on 2019 iPhones: Triple-Lens Rear Camera on Next iPhone XS Max and Dual Rear on Next iPhone XR
- WSJ:
- iPhone XR successor with a LCD display and dual-lens rear camera
- iPhone XS successor with an OLED display and dual-lens rear camera
- iPhone XS Max successor with an OLED display and triple-lens rear camera
- All three models may lack 3D Touch
- WSJ:
- Possibilities of a Triple-Lens iPhone Camera: Improved 3D Sensing, Zoom, and Low-Light Photos
- Improved 3D spatial recognition
- Stereoscopic imaging
- 3X optical zoom
- Improved low-light performance
- Improved 3D spatial recognition
- 2019 iPhones Could Feature Support for Wi-Fi 6
- Unreleased iPad Mini With Redesigned Cellular Antenna Appears in Photos
- More modern cellular band
- Headphone jack
- Two speakers
- No LED flash
- A9 chip
- May be a prototype, but could come in March
- Linea Sketch on the App Store
iDevice Picks:
Jeff - Linea Link $5
Adam - Jackbox Party Pack $25
Michael - Cronometer Free