When did AirPods become a flex? October apparently. In this episode Lex does some meme investigation, we take a look at the first iOS 12.2 beta, discuss the rumoured 2019 iPad line-up, and of course, AirPower and ARM chips feature.

Follow-up:

Battery cases released for all 2018 iPhone models.

More AirPower hints from Apple.

Nano-topics:

Why are AirPods having their moment right now?

Apple announces annual employee activity challenge.

Topics:

iOS 12.2 beta 1 released.

Amazon Echo clock.

10-inch iPad 7 to be released alongside iPad mini 5 in Q2’19?

Many batteries were replaced in 2018.

Companies acquired by Apple in 2018 and what this could mean going forward.

iOS 13 devices are visiting MacRumors.

“Hey Siri” is a given for 2nd-generation AirPods, setup screen found in the 12.2 beta.