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Apple is rumored to get ready to spend over one billion dollars on original content next year. The guys discuss the implication and possible functionality of a cellular Apple Watch. And of course, iPhone 8 talks.

Show Notes

Content

Former WGN America president Matt Cherniss joins Apple’s global video team

The wait for new digital movie releases could shorten to just two weeks

WSJ: Apple to spend $1 billion on Hollywood programming over the next year

 

Apple Watch

KGI: LTE Apple Watch to adopt eSIM, but lack cellular phone calling at launch

KGI: the next Apple Watch won’t look much different from previous models

 

iPhone 8

WSJ: iPhone 8’s deep-sensing 3D scanner works in complete darkness

iPhone 8’s new 3D sensors can reportedly sense a face within millionths of a second

Alleged iPhone 8 OLED display assembly and internal components leak

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For the 200th episode of your favorite podcast, Cody and Sebastien talk about beta software for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Carpool Karaoke and Disney pulling all its content off Netflix, and of course, iPhone 8 talk including an impromptu conversation about the possible name of the device and what Apple could unveil at its upcoming event.

Show Notes

iOS 11 beta 5

iOS 11 beta 5 rolls out to developers

Content

Watch the premiere of Carpool Karaoke now on Apple Music

Disney to pull all content from Netflix and launch its own streaming services

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 glyph in HomePod firmware

KGI: 2017 iPhones to launch simultaneously in September in three colors

Copper-like iPhone 8 finish rumored to be officially marketed as Blush Gold

iPhone 8’s 3D scanner supports Apple Pay & multiple faces, works in third-party apps

Is this what iPhone 8 will look like?

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Facts are stronger than fiction, which is why this episode starts with a discussion about Apple's latest financial results, and the company's removal of some VPN apps in the Chinese App Store. But then of course, it's rumor extravaganza again with some new revelations about iPhone 8, new Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

Show Notes

Money

Apple’s Q3 2017: 41M iPhones, 11.4M iPads, $45.4B revenue

Interesting points from Apple’s Q3 earnings call

1.2 billion iPhones sold to date

China

Apple explains why it removed VPN apps in China

Cook explains why Apple’s VPN actions in China are not inconsistent with its values in the US

iPhone

iPhone 8’s 5.15-inch app canvas allegedly has 2,436 by 1,125 pixels

HomePod firmware reveals even more details about iPhone 8

Pearl ID might accurately scan your face even when iPhone 8 is laid flat

KGI: Apple’s nixed plans to put in-screen Touch ID in iPhone 8

Apple Watch

Redesigned Apple Watch with LTE chip coming later this year

Apple TV

4K-capable Apple TV with HDR10, Dolby Vision & Hybrid Log-Gamma formats may be in the works

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Sebastien finally settles down in France and discusses his set up. Cody finally installs iOS 11 beta on his iPhone and shares his first impressions. The two hosts talk about Apple Watch Series 3, HomePod, and they answer listener questions.

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Show Notes

Apple Watch

Supplier revenue projection suggests Apple Watch Series 3 launch in September

Hussain asks: Talk about the possible features of the series 3 of the Apple Watch

HomePod

Apple accidentally reveals iPhone 8 form factor and ‘Pearl ID’ face recognition feature

Jim asks: Talk about how the same Face ID detection for iPhone 8 will/could allow multi user benefits on HomePod

Other readers questions

Daniel Clayton asks: Why can’t apple push stock app updates thru App Store rather than iOS update?

Conath asks: Any inexpensive smart locks you can recommend? Not outside, only inside the apartment for my room.

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This is a very informal and natural episode of your favorite podcast, where Cody and Sebastien talk about various iOS-related topics. From MacBook Pro accessories, to watchOS 4 beta, they pretty much cover it all.

Things are looking up for the two co-hosts as Sebastien fixed his Gmail issue, and Cody got a replacement for his broken iPhone 7 Plus screen. The two talk about Amazon's move to compete with the yet-to-come HomePod, Amazon's rumored messaging service, iPhone 8 production delays, and The Defiant Ones.

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Small talk:

• The Gmail problem fixed
• Sebastien moved to Ting
• Screen replacement

Other stuff

• Amazon to take on HomePod with more stylish, better-sounding Echo this fall
  
• Amazon working on new messaging app to take on iMessage
• All three new iPhones reportedly yet to start mass production
• How Dr. Dre almost bombed the $3 billion Apple-Beats deal

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Sebastien welcomes yet another new iOS device to his family. Can you guess what that is? The two co-hosts share their experience with iOS 11, and specifically on an iPad. They then discuss ongoing rumors that Touch ID might be on its way out. Finally, they talk iPhone pricing.

Show Notes

iOS 11 beta 3: What's new

Disappearance of Touch ID

KGI: iPhone 8 won’t support fingerprint recognition

Bloomberg: 3D face scanning feature could replace Touch ID in iPhone 8

Other iPhone 8 talk

Speculation Regarding the Pricing of and Strategy Behind This Year’s New iPhones

KGI: 2017 iPhones to ship with 5W power adapter, wireless charger sold separately

Gruber on iPhone inductive charging

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Cody and Sebastien confirm that living life on a beta software isn't always a smart idea. The pair talks about iOS 11 features, ARKit, and iPhone 8. Surprisingly, no talk about the iPhone's ten year anniversary. 

Show Notes

Apple confirms 3D Touch app switching was intentionally removed from iOS 11

ARKit

Watch new ARKit demos: Minecraft and measuring tape

More ARKit demos: Falcon 9 rocket landing, Van Gogh bedroom tour & more

New demos show how easy it is to bring 3D models to life with ARKit

iPhone 8 talk

Barclays: iPhone 8 to ship with 10W USB-C power adapter with fast charging

Purported iPhone 8 prototype leaks with questionable design

New video provides one of the best looks yet at iPhone 8 dummy unit

KGI: iPhone 8 to adopt full-screen design without Touch ID integration

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In this special episode of Let's Talk iOS, Cody and Sebastien go over their favorite features in iOS 11 and watchOS 4 so far. Note that iOS 11 beta 2 dropped as this episode was being recorded, which explains the many mentions of beta 1, and no mention of beta 2.

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Favorite iOS 11 and watchOS 4 features so far

• Messages in iCloud
• Auto answer calls
• New Control Center
• One-handed keyboard
• Inverted colors (dark mode)
• GIFs in photos
• Wi-Fi password sharing
• Automatic Setup
• Automatically remove unused apps
• Notes app improvements
• Revamped App Store
• (iPad) new dock
• (iPad) drag and drop
• Flashlight on watch
• List view layout for watch Home screen on watch
• Live Photo edits
• Lane change guidance in Maps app
• Indicate current speed limit in Maps
• Custom double tap for AirPods
• Siri translation
• Screenshot features
• Move multiple icons at once

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Cody and Sebastien can't resist the urge to talk about Planet of the Apps again, but they can definitely resist the urge to talk too much about iPhone 8 rumors this time around. Sebastien is not happy with the new Podcasts app in iOS 11. Finally, the guys talk about how they keep up with the news using RSS and Twitter lists.

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Show Notes

Accessory vendor says iPhone 8 will be called “Decade Edition”

This iPhone 8 screen protector has noticeably thin bezels

Wistron confirms at least one new iPhone will be waterproof and have wireless charging

Apple supplier Largan to ship 3D lenses soon, likely for iPhone 8

New leaks give the best glimpse yet of iPhone 8

EasyListr app

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