Downtime

While Cody and Sebastien pretend to talk about Google I/O and the latest iPhone rumors, what's really on their mind is the survival of the human race.

This week Sebastien answers an existential question about pedometer apps. Cody runs down the numbers to show Apple is still a hugely profitable company. The two go on a tangent about Lock screen widgets and talk about the massive bomb Gurman dropped about iOS 13, watchOS 6, and more. It's a fun one, you guys!

In a somewhat unusual episode, Cody and Sebastien talk about negative reviews, mouse and trackpad support on iPad, newly discovered apps, and recently watched TV shows.

An incredible week of leaks about iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 is discussed on this week's episode. Also, Sebastien got an iPhone XR.

How does Disney+ compare to Netflix in terms of pricing and content, and maybe more importantly, how does it compare to the upcoming Apple TV+ service? Also, strong signs are pointing in the direction of a dismantling of iTunes. What does that mean for casual and advanced users alike? Listen in for potential answers.

In this episode partly recorded live from the capital of the Seven Kingdoms, Cody tries really hard to convince you he can read, and Sebastien explains how he can easily fit 3 HomePods in his life.

Cody and Sebastien talk about AirPods 2, Apple News+, and yes, AirPower.

After revealing the big winner of the fantasy draft, Cody and Sebastien unpack Apple's big "It's Show Time" event. From Apple News+ to Apple Arcade, Apple Card and Apple TV+, they discuss and analyze it all.

After talking about the battle between Spotify and Apple, Cody and Sebastien make their fantasy draft picks for the media event Apple will hold on March 25th. Follow and play along by making your own picks from the list available in the show notes.

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Show Notes

Spotify has declared war on Apple over unfair App Store fees and subscription terms

Apple defends the App Store business model in an open letter addressing Spotify’s claims

Apple launches 10.5-inch iPad Air with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support & more

iPad mini 5 is here: Apple Pencil support, A12 Bionic chip, starts at $399

Apple sends out ‘It’s show time’ invites for March 25 event

Possible draft picks

Celebrities on stage:

Jennifer Aniston

Reese Witherspoon

Oprah

Steven Spielberg

J.J. Abrams

Content:

Apple introduces a credit card

Apple does not introduce a credit card

TV service includes original content at launch

TV service doesn’t include original content at launch

Apple introduces a game subscription service

Apple does not introduce a game subscription service

HBO content will be available on the service

HBO content will not be available on the service

Pricing:

News service has different tiers

News service doesn’t have different tiers

News service less than $10/month

News service is more than $10/month

TV service has different tiers

TV service doesn’t have different tiers

TV service is less than $10/month

TV service is more than $10/month

TV service offers free content to Apple device owners

TV service doesn’t offer free content to Apple device owners

Service will be priced under one bundle (no pick and choose)

Price will be discounted as users pick more services (ie Music + TV + News)

Availability:

TV service only available in the US at launch

TV service available in multiple countries at launch

TV service launches in March

TV service launches later this year

Hardware:

AirPods 2

HeadPods (over-the-ear headphones)

AirPower

Cody’s Picks:

• Oprah on stage (not a preview)
• News service less than $10/month
• TV service has different tiers
• AirPods 2
• TV service only available in the US at launch

Sebastien’s Picks:

• Apple does not introduce a credit card
• J.J. Abrams on stage (not a preview)
• TV service offers free content to Apple device owners
• Apple does not introduce a game subscription service
• TV service doesn’t include original content at launch

Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

If AR is the next big frontier for Apple, Sebastien is not quite convinced he's seen compelling use cases for this new technology yet. The two also talk about the rumors of an Apple credit card, and what this could mean for the company. Finally, Cody and Sebastien revisit their HomePod usage after a year.

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Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!