This week Benjamin and Zac discuss changes coming to watchOS apps, the launch of GymKit in Australia, changes in iOS 11.2 beta for iPhone X, iPhone rumors for next year including a larger OLED model and a mid-sized LCD update, and anticipation of HomePod and AirPlay 2.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple will require new Apple Watch apps to be native starting next year

Apple releases iOS 11.1.1 for iPhone and iPad with ‘i’ autocorrect fix

GymKit launches today in Australia, automatically sync workout data between Apple Watch and gym equipment

Apple releases third iOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, tvOS 11.2, and macOS 10.13.2 betas

What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 3? Hands-on with changes and features [Video]

KGI: Apple adding 6.5-inch OLED and 6.1-inch LCD bezel-less iPhone to lineup in 2018

HomePod: Everything we know about the Apple smart speaker so far

AirPlay 2: Everything we know about Apple’s upgraded wireless audio streaming feature

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