Infinite Loopback

The HomePod is coming! The early reviews are in and the guys talk about who's ordering one, iOS 11.3 enters beta with new features, iPad with FaceID's that could be coming, the joys of iMessage in the cloud, and so much more!

Links:

• HomePod Early Hands-On Reviews: 'Seamless' Siri Commands and Audio Quality 'Feels Like You're at a Live Performance' - Mac Rumors
• Sonos counters Apple’s HomePod by selling two speakers for same $349 price - The Verge
• HomePod Disables Calendar, Messages, Notes, and Reminder Features When Owner Isn't Home, But Apple Music Account Remains Accessible - Mac Rumors
• iOS 11.3 Coming This Spring With New Animoji, Vertical ARKit, Health Records, Battery Info, and More - Mac Rumors
• iOS 11.3 Firmware Subtly Hints at iPad With Face ID - Mac Rumors
• Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories

The guys discuss Apple allowing users to disable battery throttling, the MacBook Air turns 10, the future of Siri, and BMW nickel and diming its customers ... all this and more!

Links:

• iOS 11’s Lower Adoption Rate – MacStories
• Apple will let users turn off iPhone battery performance throttling | Macworld
• 10 years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the MacBook Air | iMore
• Vector: 058: Why Siri needs to be a platform, with Brian Roemmele
• BMW to switch Apple CarPlay to subscription service
• Leonia's ban on commuter traffic along local roads: Is it legal?

Apple Health data gets used in court, new devices get announced at CES, the FBI calls Apple evil geniuses, everyone's favorite new trivia game HQ Trivia, and more info on the revolutionary true wireless charging startup Energous. All this and more!

Links:

• Energous WattUp Hands-on: Over-the-Air Wireless Charging Wows
• Apple Health app data used as evidence in rape investigation
• FBI security expert: Apple are “jerks” about unlocking encrypted phones | Ars Technica
• New High Sierra bug lets you change App Store preferences with any password - The Verge
• Alpine's new CarPlay head unit fits most vehicles | iMore
• A Roundup of CES Home Automation and Apple Accessory Announcements – MacStories
• HQ Trivia: FAQ | iMore

The guys discuss spectre and meltdown, Alexa heads to headphones, Apple's battery replacement program, new true wireless charging, and a way to get podcasts on your Apple Watch! All this and more!

Links:

• 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' FAQ: What Mac and iOS users need to know about the Intel, AMD, and ARM flaw | iMore
• Alexa could live in headphones, wearables thanks to new developer kit | Ars Technica
• Apple readies Siri for the HomePod by adding a podcast-powered news brief | TechCrunch
• Apple's $29 Battery Replacement Program Could Lead to 16M Fewer iPhones Sold in 2018 - Mac Rumors
• Here's Why Your Gadgets Get Slower Over Time
• Energous Gets FCC Certification for WattUp Wire-Free Charging Technology - Mac Rumors
• MiniCast - Podcasts on Your Apple Watch
• Introducing MiniCast – HighLVL – Medium
• Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine is leaving Apple, reports say | Ars Technica
• Up First : NPR

The guys are back and discuss Throttlegate, the new iMac Pro, Prime Video arrives on the Apple TV, and 'The Last Jedi'! All this and more!

Links:

• Apple Addresses Alleged Throttling of iPhones With Degraded Batteries - Mac Rumors
• How AI is secretly transforming everything Apple does
• You can buy an iMac Pro on Dec. 14, but you can't upgrade the RAM | Macworld
• Amazon Says Prime Video Had Most First-Week Downloads of Any Apple TV App Ever - Mac Rumors
• Just Ask Amazon: Streaming Football Games Is Way Harder Than It Looks | WIRED
• Stopping and starting LTE Apple Watch Series 3 service will cost you | Macworld
• How Netflix is trying to rewrite movie marketing with Bright - The Verge

Brian swapped out his new TV, Jim got a new (to him) car, Jimmy Iovine questions Spotify's business model, Apple has a bad week with security, Brian hates movie theaters, Brad hates noise, and is the HomePod worth it?

Links:

• Apple Music's Jimmy Iovine: 'Streaming Services Have a Bad Situation' - Mac Rumors
• Major macOS High Sierra Bug Allows Full Admin Access Without Password - How to Fix [Updated] - Mac Rumors
• Apple's Early Version of HomePod Stood Three Feet Tall and Packed Dozens of Speakers - Mac Rumors
• Why Certain Noises Really Irritate Some People
• What Is Misophonia?

The guys talk about weird iPhone issues, FaceID not really getting hacked, new 4K TV's, Nicolas Cage movies, weird commercials, and going to a pediatric dentist when you're in your 40's.

Links:

• Face ID hasn't been hacked: What you need to know | iMore
• iOS 11.2 Supports Faster 7.5W Charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X From Qi-Based Wireless Charging Accessories - Mac Rumors
• Some iPhone X owners report mystery green lines appearing on displays
• iPhone X screens may become unresponsive in the cold. Apple to issue fix
• John Cena in Toyota "Pick Up" Commercial - YouTube
• Face/Off (1997) - IMDb
• Drive Angry (2011) - IMDb
• Netflix
• Raising Arizona (1987) - IMDb
• Fargo (1996) - IMDb

The guys have their new iPhone X's! Listen to their first impressions of the new device!

Links:

• Apple Lets Several YouTubers Get Closer Look at iPhone X Ahead of Friday's Launch - Mac Rumors
• OneThirtySeven / PR
• iPhone X Supports Reachability With Swipe Down Gesture on Home Screen Indicator Once Enabled - Mac Rumors
• Warby Parker’s app is cleverly using the iPhone X’s face mapping to recommend glasses - The Verge
• Brian's preferred inductive iPhone charger
• iFixit’s iPhone X Teardown - Ars Technica

The guys discuss their iPhone X pre-order experience!

Links:

• iPhone X Models Flooding Craigslist and eBay Amid Six Week Shipping Estimates - Mac Rumors
• The iPhone X just sold out in 20 minutes – VICE News
• Phone cases for iPhone and Galaxy | Pelican Consumer
• Amazon.com: PhoneSoap 2.0 - Phone Sanitizer and Universal Charger, Uses UV-C Light To Sanitize and Kill Bacteria, Works With iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and Other Large Phones - Black: Amazon Launchpad