This week we discuss how the global pandemic has affected Apple, from retail to TV shows to Apple Park workers, and potentially even product launches. Your hosts, experts at working at home, offer some advice to new homebound workers. And to lend a little normalcy to the proceedings, we leave a little time for speculation about some future Apple product releases.
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Links and Show Notes:
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Roundguard on the App Store
Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable
Fixing SWA calendar items with Shortcuts - All this
All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac
New thriller 'Suspicion' coming to Apple TV+, starring Uma Thurman - 9to5Mac
Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Apple TV+ Show 'Home Before Dark' - MacRumors
Apple TV on Twitter: Central Park Trailer
Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple
Some Apple Employees Say Company's Culture of Secrecy Makes Working From Home Challenging - MacRumors
Becky Hansmeyer on Twitter: "I’m actually more excited than usual about WWDC this year."
TV Productions in Flux Amid Coronavirus Concerns | Hollywood Reporter
Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple
Apple to Provide Maximum Payouts to Authorized Technicians for Qualifying Repairs Through April Amid COVID-19 - MacRumors
Apple Card Assistance Program Will Allow Customers to Skip March Payment Without Interest Due to Coronavirus - MacRumors
App Store expediting COVID-19 apps from reputable sources, Apple blocking coronavirus-themed games and entertainment software - 9to5Mac
Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac
iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6: What this week's OS leaks tell us | Tom's Guide
iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac
Connected #285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes? - Relay FM
iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac
iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac
Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac
Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors
New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors
Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac
Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors
New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors
Tycho on Apple Music
lofi hip hop music - beats to relax/study to by ChilledCow on Apple Music
Explosions In the Sky on Apple Music
Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software
Timery for Toggl
Amazon.com: Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder
Amazon.com: Viozon iPad Pro Stand
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