The iMore show

Christine Romero-Chan joins us once again for a tsunami of iPhone rumors and insight into new features found in the latest iOS beta.

Show Notes and Links:

• Portless iPhone 13 to use 'Internet Recovery' for restoring, claims leak | iMore
• Kuo: Apple could ship an 8-inch foldable iPhone in 2023 | iMore
• Kuo: iPhone 13 lineup will get 120Hz screens, smaller notch, and more | iMore
• Kuo: iPhone SE refresh will include 5G and a faster chip in early 2022 | iMore
• Kuo: Apple is set to ditch the notch, go hole-punch for 2022 iPhones | iMore
• iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack could have reverse charging, says Prosser | iMore
• The new 'Items' tab has appeared in the Find My app in the latest iOS 14.5 beta | iMore
• 'New Apple Pencil' pictured in leak, but what does it mean? | iMore
• Apple patent reveals one possible Lightning port replacement for iPhone | iMore
• iPhone 13 may get Ultra Wide sensor-shift image stabilization and autofocus | iMore
• iOS 14.5 can't set a default music app for Siri, just a preference, says Apple | iMore
• Christine Romero-Chan (@christyxcore) / Twitter

Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Karen Freeman

Karen and Joe hang with Luke Filipowicz for a chat about Apple's celebration of Women's History Month this March along with their donation to the LGBTQ+ charity Encircle. And, of course, life wouldn't be complete without fresh MacBook, AirPods, and Apple Car rumors!

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple donates $1 million and products to Utah-based LGBTQ+ charity Encircle | iMore
• Third-generation AirPods and Charging Case appear in newly-leaked images | iMore
• New 2021 MacBook Pro leak promises huge overhaul | iMore
• Stunning new 2021 iMac leak reveals new design in five colors | iMore
• There will never be a free tier of Apple Music, confirms head of licensing | iMore
• Hyundai/Kia may still be working with Apple on multiple partnerships | iMore
• Apple celebrates Women's History Month with the help of Apple Music, Fitness+, and more | iMore
• Luke Filipowicz — 2021 edition (@LukeFilipowicz) / Twitter

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Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Karen Freeman

Karen and Joe are joined by iMore writer Christine Romero-Chan for a look at the new features in iOS 14.5 beta. And even though we're still in February, we begin the long march into rumors for Spring and beyond, including AirTags, MagSafe battery packs, Apple Car, and more.

Show Notes and Links:

• Nissan says it is 'not in talks with Apple' about Apple Car | iMore
• iPhone 13 mini still planned despite ailing 12 mini sales | iMore
• Prosser: AirTags and new iPad Pro still penciled in for March unveiling | iMore
• The iPhone is getting 217 new emojis in iOS 14.5 | iMore
• Apple is reportedly working on a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone | iMore
• Apple might scrap this unreleased iPhone 12 MagSafe product | iMore
• iOS 14.5 beta brings new Shortcuts for screenshots, orientation lock | iMore
• Apple in talks with 'multiple suppliers' for Apple Car LiDAR tech | iMore
• Christine Romero-Chan (@christyxcore) / Twitter

This week on the iMore Show, we're joined by special guest Stephen Warwick to talk about Siri's new musical capabilities, folding iPhones, and much more.

Show Notes and Links:

• Hyundai/Kia say they are no longer in talks to produce Apple Car | iMore
• Bloomberg: Apple's Dan Riccio is now in charge of its AR, VR headsets | iMore
• iOS 14.5 will let you set a default music app when using Siri | iMore
• Apple may stop producing iPhone 12 mini next quarter | iMore
• Apple focusing on 'clamshell' foldable iPhone, says Prosser | iMore
• Nissan now 'the most likely candidate' to be in talks about Apple Car | iMore
• Apple redirects Google Safe Browsing traffic in iOS 14.5 | iMore
• The Gmail iOS app is now warning users that it is out of date | iMore
• Stephen Warwick (@StephenWarwick9) / Twitter

Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Karen Freeman

This week on the iMore Show, we're joined once again by Luke Filipowicz! We dive headfirst into Apple's latest beta software and new rumors for the Apple Car, VR headset, and more.

Show Notes and Links:

• New iOS 14 and watchOS 7 betas add AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness+ | iMore
• Apple launches iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows | iMore
• iOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4 betas unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when wearing a mask | iMore
• Apple Car will be 'very high-end model' and way more expensive than a Tesla | iMore
• Here's how much data YouTube collects from you on iOS | iMore
• Apple AR headset coming Q1 2022 with LiDAR, says JP Morgan | iMore
• Huge Apple VR headset leak reveals two 8K displays, $3,000 price tag | iMore
• This iPhone 13 camera upgrade is now much more likely, says Kuo | iMore
• Luke Filipowicz — 2021 edition (@LukeFilipowicz) / Twitter

Karen and Joe are joined by Rene for a conversation about Apple's record setting fiscal quarter and the promotion of John Ternus to SVP of Hardware Engineering as Dan Ricco takes on an unspecified project.

Facebook continues their assault on Apple's privacy policies, and Tim Cook isn't having it. There's also AirTags accessory leaks, new software updates, and Time to Walk for Fitness+. Check it out!

Show Notes and Links:

• Time to Walk audio experiences arrive on Apple Fitness+, Apple Watch | iMore
• Apple releases new limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity | iMore
• New AirTags accessories leaked online | iMore
• Apple Q1 2021: Apple reports record $111.4 billion in revenue for holiday quarter | iMore
• Facebook says Apple's privacy protections help Apple more than users | iMore
• John Ternus taking over SVP of Hardware Engineering from Dan Riccio | iMore
• How to download and install watchOS 7.3 on your Apple Watch | iMore
• How to download and install iPadOS 14.4 on your iPad | iMore
• How to download and install iOS 14.4 on your iPhone | iMore
• How to download and install tvOS 14.4 on your Apple TV | iMore

iMore's Stephen Warwick stops by to chat with Joe and Karen about that latest onslaught of rumors, including new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, Face ID on Macs, and the likelihood of there not being a device called "iPhone 13".

Show Notes and Links:

• There probably won't be an iPhone 13... ever... | iMore
• iPhone 12 Pro Max camera to come to all iPhone 13 models this fall | iMore
• iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch thanks to Face ID upgrade | iMore
• iOS 15 will reportedly ditch the original iPhone SE and iPhone 6S | iMore
• New MacBook Air may arrive this year, huge MacBook Pro feature returning | iMore
• Cellular connectivity and Face ID planned for future Macs | iMore
• iPhone 12 mini demand squashed by pandemic, 12 Pro thrives | iMore
• Apple debuts a new 'Unity' watch face in the watchOS 7.3 release candidate | iMore
• Stephen Warwick (@StephenWarwick9) / Twitter

Joe and Karen are joined by iMore's own Luke Filipowicz for a chat about some of the more interesting CES announcements for Apple users. They also discuss Apple's amazing $100 million Racial Equality and Justice Initiative.

And as ever, rumors abound — new MacBook Pros might bring back some familiar features, and Apple is reported to have some interesting folding phone prototypes in their labs.

Show Notes and Links:

• CES 2021 | iMore
• Apple announces major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative | iMore
• Huge MacBook Pro leaks promise massive upgrades and a shock omission | iMore
• Folding iPhone prototype has a big new upgrade, says Prosser | iMore
• Luke Filipowicz — 2021 edition (@LukeFilipowicz) / Twitter

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Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Karen Freeman

CES 2021 is here, albeit as an online event. The team have a preview of new Apple-centric gadgets along with rumors for iPhone 13 and updates to iPad Pro that may be happening in March. We also bid adieu to Georgia Dow as a regular host — she's ramping up her own YouTube channel and focusing her energy on that. But fear not! She'll still be around on occasion as a guest!

Show Notes and Links:

• Facebook suspends President Trump 'indefinitely' | iMore
• Sonix has a new range of MagSafe-like Chargers, stands, and cases | iMore
• Anker announces two new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 chargers | iMore
• Samsung sole supplier of LTPO OLED panels for 120Hz in iPhone 13 Pro | iMore
• Apple may bring the LiDAR scanner to its entire iPhone lineup in 2021 | iMore
• Report: Apple to announce an 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro in March | iMore
• Georgia Dow - YouTube

Karen, Georgia, and Joe are here with their first impressions of Apple Fitness+! They also discuss the release of iOS 14.3, which introduces ProRAW for iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max.

The team begin the process of reviewing AirPods Max, and Joe tells us how he really feels about Facebook.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple Fitness+: First Impressions — promising start with a few unexpected issues | iMore
• Apple Fitness+ works on iPhone and iPad without your Apple Watch | iMore
• Can't claim the three-month free trial for Apple Fitness+? Here's the fix. | iMore
• Photographer Austin Mann explains why Apple ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro is so amazing | iMore
• Apple confirms importance of AirPods Max Smart Case in new support document | iMore
• AirPods Max Color Switcher
• Facebook slams Apple's new privacy measures in full-page newspaper ads | iMore
• Facebook continues assault on Apple with second day of full-page newspaper ads | iMore
• Apple responds to Facebook's attack ad, says users deserve privacy choices | iMore
• Georgia Dow - YouTube

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Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow
• Karen Freeman