Benjamin and Zac kick off 2020 with rumors about a Product (RED) Apple Watch Series 5, new perks for Apple Store staff, the first Made for iPhone external flash, HBO's former chief signing an exclusive deal with Apple TV+, Apple's surprise agreement with Imagination Technologies, and the latest iPad Pro and iPhone 12 rumors.

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Stories we discuss in this episode:

(RED) Apple Watch found in Apple database, could arrive next spring

9to5Mac Watch Time episode 12: Gregory McFadden on losing 100 pounds with Apple Watch

Apple Watchcast appearance

Apple Store employees to get Apple Music, TV+, and Arcade for free

Apple introduces specs for photography strobe accessories that augment iPhone 11’s flash

First MFi-certified LED flash for iPhone 11 photography now available [U]

Former HBO boss officially inks five-year exclusive production deal with Apple TV+

Apple restores Imagination GPU chip agreement after public dispute and employee poaching

Renders based on claimed design leaks show 2020 iPads with triple rear cameras

First supposed case designs of iPhone 12 hit the web, shows flat sides like iPhone 4

TSMC will reportedly start production of A14 chip for this year's iPhones in Q2, new 5 nanometer process

iPhone 9: Latest sketchy report suggests two different models

Notchless iPhone could be top-end 2020 model – report

iPhone capacitor supplier looks forward to strong 2020 with upcoming 5G demand

Upgrade for 5G? More than a third of iPhone owners may do so.

Chinese-made OLED screens in 2020 iPhones, says report

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