Essential Apple Podcast 138: Pre WWDC Limbo

Recorded 2nd June 2019

This week I am joined by Suffolk Pete (@Hermboy) in what is an odd sort of Limbo – we are recording this the day before WWDC, but it’s unlikely the show will be posted until after. So although we talk a little about WWDC we try not to make it the main point of discussion so we don’t just make ourselves look silly.

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On this week’s show:

SUFFOLK PETE

@Hermboy on Twitter very occasionally.

APPLE

WWDC – Mac Pro? iOS 13, macOS 10.15, iTunes breakup, Marzipan…
The new Mac Pro is Apple’s chance to make a PC – The Verge
Apple Marzipan will bring iPhone apps to your Mac: Everything you should know – CNet
An original Apple I built into a briefcase just sold for nearly $500k – Tech Crunch
Apple releases new iPod touch featuring A10 Fusion chip, 256 GB storage option – 9to5 Mac
Apple Expected to Remove 3D Touch From All 2019 iPhones in Favor of Haptic Touch – Mac Rumors
Apple Wipes iTunes Pages on Facebook and Instagram Ahead of WWDC – Mac Rumors
Apple increases iPhone cellular download limit from 150 MB to 200 MB – 9to5 Mac

TECHNOLOGY

Huawei CEO says China shouldn’t punish Apple – CNN
Facebook’s engagement is sinking with no end in sight – Mashable
Laptops are getting weird and wonderful again – The Verge
- Computex 2019: Every announcement you need to know – CNet

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Older versions of Windows have critical vulnerability, should be updated ASAP– Digital Trends
1Password on Mac Updated With Easier and Smarter Drag-and-Drop Password Functionality – Mac Rumors
Flipboard database hacks exposed users’ account information – CNet
Slack, WhatsApp, Snapchat And Ghost Protocol All Security Risks, Says Wickr CTO – Forbes
Tech companies and security experts pan U.K.’s encryption backdoor proposal – Digital Trends

WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS

Alfred 4 brings Dark Mode, Rich Text expansion, and more to the powerful macOS productivity app – 9to5 Mac
Elecjet launches AnyWatt USB-C MagSafe adapter for old MacBook/Apple display chargers – 9to5 Mac

JUST A SNIPPET

For things that are not worth more than a flypast

Finally, IISc team confirms breakthrough in superconductivity at room temperature – The Hindu

Nemo’s Hardware Store

No store this week as John is travelling

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