Happy Hour Podcast 151 | Jony Ive’s design return, TV app deep dive, Apple buys Shazam
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss running a half marathon with Apple Watch Series 3 and AirPods, Apple’s first Folio Case for iPhone X, Jony Ive returning to lead day-to-day design, a quick TV app review, Apple buying Shazam, HomeKit’s vulnerability and iOS 11.2.1, and the iMac Pro’s debut.
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Apple TV returning to Amazon after two years following Prime Video app launch
Amazon Prime Video recently launched on Apple TV, but the streaming media player hasn’t resurfaced on the online marketplace yet. Now it looks like Apple TV may finally be going live on Amazon’s online store.
Trump’s FCC repeals net neutrality rules despite Apple’s objections
The FCC has today voted to repeal net neutrality policies put in place in 2015 during the Obama administration.
While today’s outcome isn’t much of a surprise, the proposed plan drew more and more criticism and concern from individuals as well as businesses and organizations in the lead up to today’s vote.
Apple now sells own brand Thunderbolt 3 cable, 0.8m length
Apple is finally offering its own brand of Thunderbolt 3 cables. More than a year after the Thunderbolt 3-equipped MacBook Pro debuted, you can now get a 0.8m Apple Thunderbolt Cable for $40 from the Apple Store.
Prior to today, Apple stocked a third party Thunderbolt 3 cable from Belkin as it didn’t have one of its own.
Satechi unveils new USB C ‘Clamp Hub Pro’ for iMac and iMac Pro
Alongside iMac Pro preorders starting today, Satechi has announced a new USB C hub for iMac Pro and iMac that neatly mounts underneath the machine with a clean and functional design.
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Apple updates Logic Pro X for the new iMac Pro w/ up to 36-core support and more
Apple’s new iMac Pro is now available to order with a December 27th arrival date for the first deliveries. Along with the new machine, Apple is also updating its flagship software including Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X. While we are seeing some major updates to Apple’s professional video editing suite, Logic Pro X is also getting iMac Pro support and other improvements today. more…
Apple promoting holiday Apple Pay use w/ $5 iTunes gift card for shopping at select retailers
Apple has launched a new promotion to encourage Apple Pay use this holiday shopping season. The company is offering a $5 App Store & iTunes gift card with purchases at qualifying online retailers in the United States.
Tim Cook and Charles Koch demand Congress protect ‘dreamers’ before the year’s end
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Koch Industries CEO Charles Koch are arguably at opposite ends of the political spectrum on many issues, but the two chief executives are speaking in unison on one major issue: immigration. Cook and Koch have co-authored an op-ed published by The Washington Post in which the duo calls on Congress to pass legislation that protects the children of undocumented immigrants.
You can now build your own AR filters with Snapchat’s Lens Studio app for Mac
Snapchat has become known for its viral AR filters and today the company is making it easier for anyone to take a stab at designing them. As announced in a company blog post, Snap has released a new Lens Studio design app for macOS and Windows in an effort to spur AR growth and creativity…