This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s efforts to build a new TV service, the fate of the iPhone X notch and recent iPhone sales, CarPlay news out of the International Auto Show in Detroit, a beautiful watchOS 5 mockup, and HomePod predictions.

Hosts:

  • Benjamin Mayo
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Apple taps SNL veteran Kristen Wiig for new comedy series for TV package
  • Report: Apple in ‘bidding war’ with HBO for new J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama TV series
  • Apple adds ‘Are You Sleeping?’ drama based on novel to its upcoming TV lineup
  • Apple adds Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon drama to its TV lineup
  • Apple reaches deal for futuristic drama ‘See’ from Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence
  • WSJ: Apple strikes deal with Steven Spielberg for new ‘Amazing Stories’ sci-fi
  • Apple’s TV lineup will include a docuseries on ‘the world’s most extraordinary homes’
  • iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year
  • Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected
  • Starting with 2019 Avalon, Toyota finally bringing CarPlay to select vehicles
  • CarPlay will soon have AM/FM integration with Gracenote
  • CarPlay coming to more trucks including 2019 RAM 1500 with 12-inch display, Ford Ranger
  • iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year
  • BMW nickel and diming owners with subscription based CarPlay for $80/year
  • Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected
  • Comment: BMW’s CarPlay subscription plan is like charging for seatbelts
  • Report: First 1 million HomePods begin shipping from supplier Inventec, 10-12 million expected this year
  • watchOS 5 dream concept imagines info-dense faces, podcast playback, more

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