This week Benjamin and Zac discuss our extended experience with Apple’s new Smart Battery Case, developing Mac software and a special utility used for the show, Apple’s TV drama before its new video service launches, the latest changes in iOS 12.2 beta, and much more.

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Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Topics:

• Apple officially releases Smart Battery cases for iPhone XS/Max/XR with Qi charging support
• Tabs To Links for Mac
• Tim Cook reportedly tells Apple’s original content TV producers ‘don’t be so mean’, lack of clarity causing delays
• iOS 12.2 beta 4 now available, here’s what’s new
• What’s new in iOS 12.2 beta 4 – changes and features [Video]
• Apple quietly updates the quality of the British Siri voice
• 2019 AAPL shareholders meeting: New iPad Pro features, philanthropy controversy, Apple health push
• Researcher who found macOS Keychain security hole is sharing details with Apple, even though company yet to promise macOS bug bounty program
• iPhone again sees hefty discounts in China, this time for iPhone XS and XS Max

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