The iMore show

Please welcome iMore writer, Karen Freeman, as our new co-host! She joins Joe and returning guest Rene Ritchie for a chat about AirPods Max and the the imminent release of Apple's Fitness+ subscription service. They also discuss Apple's new privacy labels and why WhatsApp isn't very happy about them.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple AirPods Max: Release date, price, availability & more | iMore
• AirPods Max do not come with Apple's U1 chip for enhanced tracking | iMore
• Former Apple engineer reveals just how long AirPods Max have been in development | iMore
• Apple Fitness+ coming December 14 | iMore
• WhatsApp wants Apple's privacy labels to apply to iMessage as well | iMore

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Hosts:

• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow
• Karen Freeman

There's so much news to cover this week, but we won't bury the lede — This is Lory's last episode as a host of the iMore show! She has accepted a position at a certain, well-known fruit themed company. We will miss her as a co-worker more than words can say. Her soul shines so brightly as a human being and she has done a phenomenal job as Managing Editor of iMore. We know she's going to crush it in her new endeavors!

And speaking of a well-known fruit themed company, they have a newly redesigned Accessibility website and support videos. Family Sharing support has arrived for app subscriptions, the MagSafe Duo Charger is now available to order, and Apple Fitness+ may be launching soon.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple redesigns its Accessibility website and debuts new support videos | iMore
• Apple adds Family Sharing support for app subscriptions | iMore
• Indie App Santa – a free or discounted indie app every day until 2021 | iMore
• Apple Fitness+: Everything you need to know | iMore
• The MagSafe Duo Charger is now available to order | iMore
• A new report says Apple might be announcing something new on December 8 | iMore

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• Lory Gil
• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

Lory, Joe, and Georgia discuss first impressions of the M1 Macs. Turns out, the hype is real when it comes to performance and battery life!

They also review HomePod mini and Joe walks us through some cool Siri Shortcuts. Apple has reduced their cut of sales to 15% for any developer that generates less than one million dollars of revenue on the App Store.

Show Notes and Links:

• HomePod minis are arriving around the world | iMore
• Customers are starting to receive their M1 Apple silicon Macs | iMore
• Pixelmator Pro's ML Super Resolution feature absolutely flies on M1 Macs | iMore
• MacBook Air with M1 review: One giant leap | iMore
• Apple to push controversial advertising privacy features despite opposition | iMore
• Apple reducing App Store cut to 15% for 'vast majority' of developers | iMore
• Epic Games and Spotify blast App Store changes | iMore

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Georgia, Joe, and Lory are joined by Rene Ritchie as they dissect Apple's new M1 processor and the three Macs it can be found in. Brand new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac minis are on the way!

Show Notes and Links:

• All of the major announcements at the Apple silicon Mac event | iMore
• MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2020) with M1 chip: Everything you need to know | iMore
• 13-inch MacBook Pro (late 2020): Everything you need to know | iMore
• Mac mini (2020): Release date, price, and everything you need to know | iMore
• Apple M1 chip: Everything you need to know | iMore
• How to download and install macOS Big Sur on your Mac | iMore

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• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

The iMore team share their hopes and dreams for Apple's "One More Thing" event on November 10. They also talk about iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max preorders along with HomePod mini.

iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 14.2 is here as well — check out some of our favorite new features!

Show Notes and Links:

• Things I hope to see at the Apple Silicon Mac event | iMore
• PSA: You can only buy a maximum of 2 HomePod minis at once | iMore
• How to download and install tvOS 14.2 on your Apple TV | iMore
• How to install software updates for your HomePod | iMore
• Apple Silicon Mac event preview | iMore

Hosts:

• Lory Gil
• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

You can now save money on services with the Apple One subscription bundle. The iMore crew are here to breakdown the savings and Joe reports on his signup experience.

They also examine charging speeds with the iPhone 12's MagSafe technology paired with the new 20W power adapter. Lory swoons over video footage of the soon to be released iPhone 12 mini, and Apple had a great Q4 2020 earnings report.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple One is now available – here's how to get it | iMore
• We 'will never go back' to a world without contactless payments, says Cook | iMore
• Apple Earnings Call Transcripts: Apple CEO Tim Cook on the company's 2020 Q4 earnings | iMore
• iOS 14 beta users plagued by 'please update' popup | iMore
• iPhone 12 mini gets its first hands-on video and it lives up to the name | iMore
• iPhone 12 MagSafe charger only hits 15W when paired with a 20W adapter | iMore
• Apple TV+ show 'Ted Lasso' has been renewed for a third season already | iMore
• The macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta brings some iOS 14.2-like drawn wallpapers | iMore

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• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

It's double unboxing time on the show! Joe checks out his iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue while Lory shows off the new iPad Air. In addition to delivering their first impressions of the new gadgets, the crew share some tips and tricks for backup and migrating data to your new device.

All that, and AirTags might be announced next month. Apple, please don't let Georgia down!

Show Notes and Links:

• Pictures: iPhone 12, 12 Pro in the hands of Apple's first customers | iMore
• iPad Air 4: Release date, price, and everything you need to know | iMore
• Prosser: AirTags testing to complete soon, to be announced next month | iMore
• [Update] The 18W charger you got with your iPhone 11 Pro won't officially fast charge your iPhone 12 | iMore

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Hosts:

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• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

The glorious horde of iPhones 12 are finally upon us as the crew are joined by Rene Ritchie to discuss each model along with the adorably smol HomePod mini. Which model and color are your favorite?

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple's new HomePod mini is official and it's small and awesome | iMore
• Apple officially announces the iPhone 12 with 5G | iMore
• Apple officially announces iPhone 12 mini with 5G, $699 price tag | iMore
• Apple officially announces iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max | iMore
• Apple just brought MagSafe back baby! Attach all your accessories to the back of your iPhone | iMore
• Belkin announces new iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories | iMore
• Apple MagSafe chargers and accessories: Everything you need to know | iMore
• iPhone 12: Ditching chargers makes sense, but USB-C cables complicate things | iMore

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• Lory Gil
• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

Georgia, Joe, and Lory deliver one last batch of leaks prior Apple's event on October 13. In addition to detailed breakdowns of the various iPhone 12 models, the gang discuss what NOT to expect at the event (or possibly anytime soon). It's the ultimate package shaking on Apple nerd Christmas Eve!

Show Notes and Links:

• iPhone 12 release date leak suggests split October and November launch | iMore
• October iPhone 12 event leak reveals prices, colors, and storage | iMore
• October iPhone 12 event leak reveals HomePod mini is tiny, will cost $99 | iMore
• Big money! High-end AirPods Studio said to cost $599, launch in November with Apple silicon Mac. | iMore
• October iPhone 12 event: AirTags delayed until 2021 according to leak | iMore

Hosts:

• Lory Gil
• Joe Keller
• Georgia Dow

The Apple/Epic court battle continues. So far, the judge isn't having it! The crew also discuss iPhone 12 mini and the timing for release of other models in the iPhone 12 family. iPad Air is eagerly awaited this month as well.

We also answer some questions from our live listeners/viewers, including a great one about Apple Watch family setup.

Show Notes and Links:

• Judge says that Epic's lawsuit against Apple should go to trial by jury | iMore
• Apple and Epic Games agree to have lawsuit heard by court, not by jury | iMore
• iPhone 12 lineup confirmed by leaked Apple Silicone Case stickers | iMore
• iPhone 12 64GB model incoming, says leaker, shipments start next week | iMore
• iPhone 12 factories running 24 hours a day ahead of launch | iMore
• New concept video shows how great an iPad with Home screen widgets could be | iMore

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• Georgia Dow