The Impromptu - Insightful Tech Analysis

Synopsis: Lots of follow up to last week's Apple event, with more details on iPhone 11/Pro with complaints from people that can't be satisfied, iOS 13.1, U1 chip and AR headset potential, and more.

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Duration: 1:05:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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Synopsis: We celebrate our 200th episode by bringing Jason DeFillippo of the Grumpy Old Geeks podcast and Harry Marks of Covered podcast to cover this mornings Apple Event. New iPad, iPhones, Apple Watch, and updates on Apple services.

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Duration: 1:29:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight, Jason DeFillippo, Harry Marks

Apple Special Event. Sept 10, 2019

Services updates

Apple Arcade

• unlimited access to exclusive games across iOS/tvOS
• personalized recommendations
• game guides

• partnerships with Konami

  • Frogger demo (modern take on the 80s arcade classic)

• Capcom game demo

  • Shinsekai

• Annapurna game demo

  • Sayonara Wildhearts

• Apple Arcade launches Sept 19th (in over 150 countries)

  • Costs $4.99/month for your entire family

Apple TV+

• Trailer of a new show called "See." Takes place hundreds of years in the future where humanity has lost the ability see. Available Nov 1st.
• Pricing: $4.99/month for the entire family (wow)
• Starting today, if you buy an Apple TV or iOS device, you'll get one year of Apple TV+ for free.

iPad

Introducing, the new 7th generation iPad.

• 10.5" display
• More than 3x pixels
• 3.7x wider viewing angle
• A10 chip
• 2x brighter
• Includes smart connector
• support for apple pencil
• 100% recycled aluminum chassis (a first)
• Starting at $329 USD.
• Ships at the end of September

Apple Watch

• Shared health scares from Apple Watch users and how it saved their lives. The health aspect of the product is still the most compelling reason to own one.

• Health study updates

  • Hearing
  • Women's infertility
  • Apple Heart & Movement
  • You can opt-in to the study to share data with the Apple Research app

• Series 5 hardware

  • New ALWAYS ON display (hell yes!)
  • LTPO display tech (refreshes dynamically from 60Hz to 1Hz)

  • built-in compass

    • new compass app
    • add it to a complication
    • see your direction on Apple Maps

  • 911 emergency dialling

    • Now international

  • Aluminum models are now 100% recycled. Silver, Black, Gold.

  • New Titanium models (Silver and Black)
  • New Ceramic - White
  • New Nike+ watch band models
  • New Hermes models (with all black finish)
  • GPS models start at $399 and $499 for Cellular
  • Available September 20th

iPhone

• iPhone 11

  • Toughest anodized aluminum ever

  • comes in six new colours

    • yellow, purple, white, green, red

  • Same 6.1" Liquid Retina display as the XR

  • Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos

  • Dual camera system with a new wide and ultra wide mode

    • Updated smart HDR
    • multi-scale tone mapping
    • Updated processing pipeline (better face detection
    • New automatic night mode detection for better lit photos with less noise
    • Shoot ultra wide video with even better image stabilization
    • Extended dynamic range in 4k
    • New "QuickTake" video mode from the default photo mode in the camera app
    • Front TrueDepth camera updated to 12MP with wide mode support
      • Capture in 4k as well
      • New "Slowfie" (slow motion self portrait)

  • A13 Bionic processor

    • Game demos to show off the A13 (Pascal's Wager)

  • 1 hour more battery life than iPhone Xr

  • Pricing
    • $699

• iPhone 11 Pro/Max

  • Most advanced design ever
  • new matt textured finish
  • all new "midnight green" colour and a new gold
  • Surgical grade metal same as before

  • Comes in 5.8 and 6.5" display

    • p3 wide colour and TrueTone
    • 1200 nits and 15% more energy efficient
    • Super Retina XDR display

  • A13 Bionic with 6x faster machine learning

    • 1 trillion operations per second
    • Updated ML controller
    • Most low power system on a chip ever
    • 7nm package with 8.5 billion transistors

  • Battery life:

    • 11 Pro: 4 more hours than iPhone Xs
    • 11 Pro Max: 5 more hours than iPhone Xs Max

  • 18W USB-C AC charger (goodbye 5watt)

  • Camera
    • New ultra wide 120 degree field of view
    • 12MP wide camera
    • telephoto lens (4x optical zoom)
    • New "Deep Fusion" tech that uses ML and shoots 9 images to create the best possible photo.
    • Updated photo app to easily edit exposure in videos
    • Video emphasizing the rigorous testing iPhone 11 went through to ensure it's the most resilient to drops
    • Pricing
      • $999 for iPhone 11 Pro
      • Phone Pro Max starts at $1199 and ships on Sept 20

Apple Retail

• Apple Watch Studio (online or in-store)

  • Now you can customize any case with any band that you want

• Apple Trade In

  • with low monthly payments

• Apple 5th Ave re-opening in New York City

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Synopsis: Internet rates are about to get cheaper in Canada with a new ruling by the CRTC that will increase competition among Internet Service Providers. We also discuss iOS 13 beta release schedules and Android 10.

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Duration: 41:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Why internet rates in Canada are about to get cheaper
• A pop of color and more: updates to Android's brand

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Synopsis: Disney+ is going to be integrated into Apple TV and tvOS' upcoming "Channels," feature. Why is the service not coming to Fire TV and will Netflix capitulate and integrate with "Channels"? Plus, new materials being used for upcoming Apple Watch Series 5!

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Duration: 48:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Disney is taking on Netflix with its streaming service coming in Canada
• Kuo: Apple Watch Series 5 Lineup to Launch in Fall With OLED Displays Supplied by Japan Display

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Synopsis: We're back from vacation! Tumblr gets acquired by WordPress, Pixel 4 updates, iOS 13 Mail app concerns, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 updates, is hi-res streaming coming to Apple Music with "Apple Music Masters"?

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Duration: 53:05:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Verizon to Sell Tumblr to WordPress.com Owner
• Google Pixel 4 Rumors: Release Date, Price, Specs and More
• Apple Music Launches 'Digital Masters' Initiative Out of Old 'Mastered for iTunes' Program

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Synopsis: Why aren't we investing our resources into developing more advanced tech that can detect asteroids? Also, some follow up on iOS beta 5, Google Pixel 4, and Asus' second gen gaming phone.

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Duration: 38:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• This Asteroid Could Have Wiped Out a City. Scientists Almost Missed It.
• Apple is working on phone cameras that use lasers to sense how far away objects are, top analyst says
• (Don't) hold the phone: new features coming to Pixel 4
• Asus ROG Phone 2 China price confirmed and it's good news, folks

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Synopsis: Comic-con news, including an incredible trailer for Star Trek: Picard, Marvel Universe updates, and we discuss what micro LED technology means for Apple Watch.

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Duration: 59:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Marvel Cinematic Universe Post-'Endgame': Why Diversity Is the New Superpower
• At Comic-Con 2019, Marvel — not movies — is the main attraction
• Facebook to be fined close to $5B after privacy breaches: report
• Apple Watch With MicroLED Display Could Launch in 2020

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Synopsis: Apple silently removes Zoom's hidden web server, Zoom back pedals on the flaw, Facebook gets slapped with a $5B FTC fine, and Apple cleans up the MacBook line-up.

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Duration: 37:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Apple quietly removes Zoom's hidden web server from Macs
• Zoom's video conferencing security flaw also applies to RingCentral and Zhumu
• Facebook to be fined close to $5B after privacy breaches: report
• New 13-inch MacBook Pro teardown finds improved battery and non-upgradable SSD

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Synopsis: We begin with a jaw-dropping security vulnerability in the popular Zoom conferencing service, talk about macOS Catalina security enhancements, and some follow-up on iPhone 11 camera design.

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Duration: 42:25:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Zoom has a flaw that lets a website turn on your Mac's camera without permission
• Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website!
• macOS Catalina, new feature deep-dive
• New leak seems to confirm the iPhone 11's biggest design change

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Synopsis: We begin with a public service announcement about iOS 13 betas and how some apps appear to be nefariously accessing Bluetooth for no good reason, and conclude with rumours about the new 16" MacBook Pro and how Apple may be simplifying their MacBook line-up.

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Duration: 29:16:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• An all-new, redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro could launch in September

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