TiOSS 378 - Adam's Beef
November 24, 2019 - 8:53pm — Michael Johnston
Apple revamping their software development strategy, iPhone SE 2 rumors, iOS updates, and more on this week's episode of The iOS Show! Show notes can be found at theiOSshow.com. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, send an email to feedback at theiosshow.com!
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Cast:
Michael Johnston - Applr and Twitter
Adam Christianson - The MacCast and Twitter
Jeff Gamet - Smile and Twitter
Stuff mentioned:
- Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2.3 With Bug Fixes for Messages, Mail and More
- Comes one week after 13.2.2
- That update addressed an issue that cause background apps to unexpectedly quit
- This update brings fixes for Mail, Files, Notes
- Fixes an issue preventing apps from downloading content in the background
- Apple Releases Firmware Update for AirPods Pro
- Labeled 2B588, up from 2B584
- Should install automatically when connected to iPhone
- Can be checked in General → About → Your AirPods Pro under "Firmware Version"
- Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 to Developers
- Includes communication limits for Screen Time (covered previously)
- This beta includes support for NFC, USB, and Lightning -based FIDO2 security keys in Safari for 2FA
- Toggle in settings to prevent Animoji and Memoji stickers from appearing on emoji keyboard
- Apple Reportedly Overhauling Its Software Development Process Following Buggy Release of iOS 13
- According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
- Apple overhauling the way it develops and tests iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS
- Changing in response to iOS 13
- Apple will implement "flags" to allow engineers to selectively enable/disable unfinished or buggy features
- Announced during a recent meeting with employees led by Craig Federighi
- Kuo: iPad Pro With Rear 3D Sensing and 'iPhone SE 2' on Track to Launch in First Half of 2020
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- According to Ming-Chi Kuo
- iPad Pro to have rear 3D sensing camera
- Uses TOF sensor
- Used for augmented reality
- Using dual cameras
- iPhone SE 2 coming in first half of 2020
- Similar to iPhone 8, Touch ID, 3GB RAM, $399 64GB storage
- Barclays: iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max Will Likely Have 6GB of RAM, iPhone SE 2 Production to Begin February
- According to Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis
- iPhone SE 2 production to begin in February
- Bloomberg: Apple Considering Bundling Apple Music, TV+, and News+ as Early as 2020
- According to Bloomberg
- To bundle services as early as 2020
- Report indicates Apple has a provision in its contract with Apple News+ publishers to bundle
- How to Buy Replacement AirPods Pro Ear Tips
- Done via Apple Support getsupport.apple.com, Genius Bar, etc
- $3.95
- Must specify the specific size you want (not all three)
- Select Apple Stores Piloting Extended AppleCare+ Eligibility Beyond Usual 60 Days
- Pilot program at certain Apple Stores
- Allow purchase of AppleCare+ to devices between 61 and 1 year after purchasing
- Rolling out to ~50 Apple Stores in the US
- Likely applies to most if not all Apple devices
- Similar to previous policy
iDevice Picks:
Jeff - Twelve South PlugBug Dup $59.99
Adam - Monoprice Bluetooth Adapter $14.99
Michael - The Expanse Novel Series
