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AppleInsider Podcast

New iOS 14.5 Features, Apple TV Hardware, and PDF Tools

AppleInsider Podcast

AppleInsider

Ipad, Apple Tv, Mac, Imac, Apple Watch, Ios, Macbook, Mac Pro, Iphone, Tech News, Macos, Technology, News, Apple

4.31.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2021

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

The latest iOS 14.5 beta adds features to Shortcuts, the Music app, plus 200 new emoji. Rumors of an always-on display for ‘iPhone 13’, LastPass is limiting its free tier, we discuss the future of Apple TV hardware and highlight PDF tools for iOS and Mac. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: Headspace: Get a FREE one-month trial with access to the entire Headspace library! Visit headspace.com/appleinsider to learn more. Amazon Pharmacy: Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and get FREE 2-Day delivery! Learn more at: amazon.com/appleinsiderrx to learn more. Masterclass: Get 15% off an annual membership to Masterclass when you visit: masterclass.com/appleinsider Links from the show Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider Video: Everything new in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4 Mention of 'battery pack' in iOS 14.5 beta stokes rumors of new MagSafe accessory See all the new and updated emoji coming to iOS 14.5 'AirTags' & new iPad Pro still on track for March release, leaker says Apple inks animated feature films, TV series deal with Skydance Animation Why Does the Apple TV Still Exist? - Daring Fireball Lastpass limiting free users to either computers or mobile apps in March Always-on 'iPhone 13' display could show persistent clock and battery icons Advertisers banding together to adapt to Apple's iOS privacy plans Facebook developing smartwatch with health, messaging features Brydge debuts $129 Max+ keyboard with trackpad and case for 10.2-inch iPad First Apple Silicon M1 malware discovered in the wild Apple jumpstarting 6G development with new hires OWC unveils truly universal Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable PDF Extra comes to iOS with productivity tools and free storage ‎PDF Extra: Scan, View & Edit Steve Jobs job application valued at $175,000 heads to auction gPodder: Media aggregator and podcast client Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Apple Insider Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Headspace.

0:04.5

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0:08.6

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0:10.5

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0:16.6

And Masterclass. Get 15% off an annual subscription at masterclass.com slash Apple Insider.

0:23.7

Welcome to the Apple Insider Podcast. This is your host, Steven Robles.

0:30.1

And joining me this week is my friend Wes Hillier. How you doing, Wes?

0:33.8

I'm doing okay, Steven. Just recovering from some fun seasonal allergies.

0:38.9

Hmm. Like real seasonal allergies? Or is that like a code word?

0:41.8

Well, actual seasonal allergies. Oh, okay.

0:44.6

All the fun things that podcasters enjoy, I'm sure.

0:48.2

Yes, that's right.

0:49.2

Well, anyway, before we jump in any topics, I wanted to point everyone to the latest home

0:53.4

kit insider. It came out earlier this week on Monday, but we actually interviewed Eve's

0:57.7

brand manager, Tim Birth. And I actually pronounced his last name correctly.

1:01.7

And so I just want to brag on that one more time because it had an um-lout over the

1:05.4

O. But it was a fun interview. He talks about thread and what that means for home

1:09.3

kit and devices. So just encourage everyone. If you haven't checked it out, check out

1:12.8

home kit insiders last episode with that interview. It was pretty fun.

1:16.6

Another beta of iOS 14.5 has been released. And there's some new features that were actually

1:21.9

uncovered in this latest release. I'm always interested to know what new short cut options

1:27.2

are there. And we actually get a few in this release. In the short cuts app, you'll be

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