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Cody and Sebastien muse on Apple's upcoming education event and what could be announced in terms of software and hardware. The two also discuss WWDC 2018, and surprisingly, how Cody could be the secret inventor of the iPhone. 

Experiencing Bluetooth problems on your Mac? Try this

Apple to host educational event on March 27: “creative new ideas for teachers and students”

AirPower wireless charging mat apparently set to launch before the end of the month

As we await Apple’s AirPower charging mat, we went hands-on with a cheaper Plux alternative

WWDC scheduled for June 4-8 in San Jose, registration now open

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Don't fall for the scam that asks you to pay your taxes with iTunes gift card. No, seriously, this is real. Cody and Sebastien discuss rumors of a new smaller HomePod, a revamped MacBook Air, and Apple-branded over-the-ear noise canceling headphones. They also talk about the future, doping, and round things.

Scammers are attempting to con victims into paying back taxes with iTunes gift cards

Report: Cheaper HomePod and MacBook Air coming this year; New iPad to sport Face ID

Bloomberg: Apple working on high-end over-ear wireless headphones with noise cancellation

The time is now for a ‘style over substance’ year for Apple Watch

• For the watch!
• Coming around to the circle squad
• When in doubt

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Cody and Sebastien discuss the rumor of a 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, and Netflix's insane investment in a ginormous amount of TV shows and movies. Sebastien shares the apps he uses daily to keep up with his new year resolutions to be more healthy and focused. Cody is still working on getting a six-pack. 

Apple said to be working on 6.5-inch ‘iPhone X Plus’ with 1242 x 2688 resolution

Netflix spending $8 billion this year to produce 700 new original TV shows and movies

Apps Sebastien mentioned on the show:

• StepsApp Pedometer
• HealthFace
• AutoSleep
• HeartWatch
• Due

Apps Cody mentioned on the show:

• Robinhood

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Twitter is pulling support for their Mac app, but it's not the end of the world as there are a couple worthy alternatives. Cody and Sebastien discuss Apple's rumored renewed focus on software quality ahead of WWDC 2018. Finally, Sebastien share more thoughts about HomePod after a week of use (spoiler: it's really good). 

Twitter stops support for its Mac app, here are the two best alternatives

Back to quality

Bloomberg shares details on Apple’s renewed focus on software quality

iOS 12 may bring new DND options for auto-rejecting phone calls and muting notifications

iOS 12 code-named “Peace” reportedly includes a redesigned Stocks app

HomePod a week later

How to use your HomePod with your Apple TV

Apple: HomePod may leave white rings on wood surfaces [updated]

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An entire episode dedicated to Sébastien's limited hands-on time with HomePod, including first impressions about design, setup, sound, voice detection/recognition, smarts, Apple TV pairing, and more. Sebastien also shared the results of his five-day water-only fast. 

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A year after their official debut, Cody finally gets a pair of AirPods and shares his first impressions. On the eve of HomePod shipments being dispatched, Cody and Sebastien talk about the lack of support for Bluetooth streaming on the device. The two also talk about rumors of stability and performance improvements in iOS 12, Apple's latest financial results, and more.

HomePod

Apple lists all the audio sources supported on HomePod

Pogue: Google Home Max “sounds like cardboard” compared with HomePod

HomePod cannot be used as a regular Bluetooth speaker

Stability

Apple reportedly delays new iOS 12 features to focus on reliability and performance

Financials

Apple’s Q1 2018: 77.3M iPhones, 13.2M iPads, $88.3B revenue

Interesting points from Apple’s Q1 earnings call

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Come for the HomePod talk, stay for the discussion about new iOS 11.3 features! This week, Cody is bearish about the HomePod and explains why he didn't order one. Sebastien is bullish about the HomePod and explains why he ordered two, and how much faith he has in this new product. 

HomePod

HomePod is now available for pre-order

HomePod is coming to France and Germany this spring

Multi-room audio coming to HomePod via software update later this year

iOS 11.3

Apple previews iOS 11.3: battery management, new Animoji, vertical ARKit & more

Hands-on with iOS 11.3: new Animoji, Health records, ARKit 1.5, Messages on iCloud, AirPlay 2, and more

iOS 11.3 developer beta brings back the sought-after Messages on iCloud feature

A closer look at expanded health record integration coming to iOS 11.3’s Health app

Video: hands-on with AirPlay 2 on iOS 11.3 & tvOS 11.3

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Apple doesn't have to make iPhone less addictive, but it could definitely share usage data with users to maybe make them realize how they use their devices. Cody and Sebastien have a great conversation around that and other topics, such as AirPods, Apple's big investment into the US economy, and of course: batteries! 

Cody orders AirPods

$69 AirPods wireless charging case rumored to arrive in December

Battery

Apple will allow users to turn off the iPhone performance throttling feature in upcoming update

Addiction

It’s time for Apple to build a less addictive iPhone

Make it rain

Apple announces plans for new campus, $350 billion boost to U.S. economy

Apple employees get a $2500 bonus following new US tax law

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An eclectic episode about how to get extra lives on HQ, iPhone bugs, CES gadgets, GoPro, DJI, and dogs getting the flu.

How to get Extra Lives on HQ

Stuff from CES

GoPro is withdrawing from the “extremely competitive” drone market

DJI to launch latest & greatest drones at the January 23 “Adventure Unfolds” media event

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