Apple December ‘event’, iPhone 11 Smart Battery Cases and HomeKit Secure Video

Apple has a 'special event' dedicated to apps, the WWDC app has been rebranded, iPhone 11 has an all-new Smart Battery Case, Zac has hands-on experience with HomeKit Secure Video, and Apple TV+ has some unexpected movie drama.

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Stories we discuss in this episode:

Apple holding 'special event' for December 2nd in New York City

Apple renames WWDC app to "Apple Developer", adds new features

Apple releases new Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

Bloomberg: Apple is changing the way it tests software following iOS 13's buggy debut, new process starts with iOS 14

Logitech now rolling out HomeKit Secure Video support to Circle 2 Wired camera

Using HomeKit Secure Video in iOS 13.2 with Logitech Circle 2 cameras

HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now

site:9to5mac.com theater mode

[Update: Officially announced with full specs] Netatmo’s upcoming HomeKit video doorbell features microSD card slot for no-cost recording, more

Netatmo Weather Station now supports HomeKit: air quality, humidity, temperature and CO2 sensors

Hands-on: Netatmo Weather Station combines indoor and outside sensors with excellent HomeKit integration

Apple wants to premiere Apple TV+ films in movie theaters weeks ahead of their streaming release

Apple TV+ Plus Guide: Here's all the Apple TV shows and movies available now

Apple cancels premiere of 'The Banker' original film starring Samuel L. Jackson over 'concerns' [U]

HomeKit Weekly: Hyperlocal temperature and humidity with Siri and the Home app

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Apple TV Channels to add support for CBS All Access subscriptions next week

CBS All Access now available through Apple TV Channels

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