This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's efforts to build a new TV service, the fate of the iPhone X notch and recent iPhone sales, CarPlay news out of the International Auto Show in Detroit, a beautiful watchOS 5 mockup, and HomePod predictions.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple taps SNL veteran Kristen Wiig for new comedy series for TV package

Report: Apple in ‘bidding war’ with HBO for new J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama TV series

Apple adds ‘Are You Sleeping?’ drama based on novel to its upcoming TV lineup

Apple adds Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon drama to its TV lineup

Apple reaches deal for futuristic drama ‘See’ from Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence

WSJ: Apple strikes deal with Steven Spielberg for new ‘Amazing Stories’ sci-fi

Apple’s TV lineup will include a docuseries on ‘the world’s most extraordinary homes’

iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year

Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected

Starting with 2019 Avalon, Toyota finally bringing CarPlay to select vehicles

CarPlay will soon have AM/FM integration with Gracenote

CarPlay coming to more trucks including 2019 RAM 1500 with 12-inch display, Ford Ranger

iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year

BMW nickel and diming owners with subscription based CarPlay for $80/year

Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected

Comment: BMW’s CarPlay subscription plan is like charging for seatbelts

Report: First 1 million HomePods begin shipping from supplier Inventec, 10-12 million expected this year

watchOS 5 dream concept imagines info-dense faces, podcast playback, more

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