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Cody and Sebastien talk about new iOS and watchOS betas, the impact of Apple killing the App Store affiliate program, and that huge $1B milestone the company hit this past week.

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Show notes

Apple releases beta 6 of iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS Mojave

Apple removes apps and in-app purchases from its iTunes affiliate program

Icon found in iOS 12 seemingly reveals new iPad Pro with thin bezel and no Home button

Apple’s Q3 2018: 41.3M iPhones, 11.5M iPads, $53.3B revenue

Highlights from Apple’s Q3 earnings call

Apple hits $1 trillion valuation in the US, reaching huge milestone

Cody and Sebastien take a look at their Screen Time data and discuss the apps they apparently use the most. Take a look at their Screen Time on this screenshot.

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Cody and Sebastien talk about the new MacBook Pro, and its apparently improved keyboard. They also talk about future HomePod software improvements, TV shows they're currently watching, and traveling.

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Tests show silicone membrane on MacBook Pro keyboard doesn’t completely fix dust issue

Video: unboxing 2018’s 15-inch MacBook Pro

Apple admits true role of the silicone membrane in new MacBook Pro

First 2018 MacBook Pro reviews emphasize True Tone display, faster speeds

HomePod will soon be able to make phone calls, run multiple timers at once, and more

Sebastien’s experience with Ting

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Cody and Sebastien talk about their favorite apps for the Mac. And of course, they talk about the World Cup and the victory of France.

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In this special episode, Cody and Sebastien compare their Home screens, the logic behind the placement of icons, and what apps they use the most. 

Follow along by checking out Cody and Sebastien's Home screens.

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Apple is rebuilding the Maps app from the ground up with fresh new data. Microsoft is working on the future. Finally, Samsung and Apple end their long-time legal feud. And of course, the World Cup.

Apple rebuilding Maps from the ground up with Street View-like imagery and own data

Microsoft working on foldable, dual-screen Surface device

Impressive 11.9-inch iPad concept with Face ID

Apple and Samsung end their long-running patent dispute

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Discussions about what premium AirPods might offer, a new HomePod, and Apple-branded over-the-ear headphones. Cody and Sebastien also talk about AirPower, Apple's Keyboard Service Program, and IGTV. And the World Cup of course.

Apple planning high-end AirPods, over-ear headphones and new HomePod for 2019

Long-awaited AirPower charging mat coming in September

Apple launches Keyboard Service Program for select MacBook and MacBook Pro models

Instagram announces new IGTV app for long-form content

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Apple Maps outages sometimes can't be avoided, but can Apple communicate better about them? Should Apple ditch the Lightning connector for USB-C? Is Apple really not merging iOS and macOS? Are Siri shortcuts a bigger deal than we may think at first? Does the TV content Apple is signing deals for tell a lot about the company's strategy in general? Many questions that may or may not find an answer on this episode.

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Small talk:

Widespread outages reported for Apple Maps

Rumor: 2019 iPhones and iPads might ditch Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector for USB-C

The NO slide at WWDC. Is Apple really not merging the two platforms?

Siri and Shortcut integration. Is that a great way to take on Alexa’s skills?

Apple original content:

Apple announces multi-year content deal with Oprah Winfrey

Apple working on deal with Cartoon Saloon for animated movie

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Touch Bar makes a come-back in the conversation. More thoughts about what was announced at WWDC 2018. And the living on a beta! 

How to live stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

WWDC 2018 roundup: everything you need to know

Live Listen feature coming to AirPods in iOS 12

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After announcing the winner of the fantasy draft, Cody and Sebastien share their overview of the WWDC 2018 keynote and all the announcements made for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS. 

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Sebastien’s picks:
1 New features to curb iPhone addiction
0 New NFC features for iPhone
1 macOS 10.14 to sport faster waking and unlocking
1 Redesigned or improved notifications
0 New HomeKit news/products
1 Wild card: indication of what Apple has done with Workflow

Total Seb: 4

Cody’s picks:
0 Update about TV content
1 Siri API for more categories of apps
0 Apple Watch third-party faces
0 New MacBook Pros
0 Conversational Siri
0 Wild Card: some type of 3D effect/headtracking features in iOS

Total Cody: 1

WWDC 2018 roundup: everything you need to know

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