iOSDocked Show Notes
Episode #: 115
Date: 04/04/17
Hosts: Clay Russell, Jerry Goldbaum & Danny Tammaro
Game Center Showdown
Last month’s showdown featured the game:
This month’s champion? Clay
This Month's Challenge: Tiny Bombers
#GameCenterShowdown
App-etizers (High Profile App Releases & Updates)
Spark email client update adds labels and better folder management
Instagram adds support for downloading live videos to your camera roll and two-factor authentication for everyone, tools for a ‘safer & kinder community’
Facebook rolls out iMessage-like emoji Reactions & Mentions in Messenger
Super Mario Run for iOS updated with new characters, additional free content, more
Apple announces Clips app that combines video, photos, music w/ animated captions & effects
Starbucks for iPhone adds iMessage app for sending gift cards with Apple Pay
Top Stories (brought to you by our Patron George Williams Jr.)
Apple officially announces (RED) iPhone 7 & 7 Plus, updated iPhone SE with double the storage - Designer offers up (RED) iPhone 7 concept with black front
Apple releases macOS 10.12.4, watchOS 3.2 iOS 10.3, & tvOS 10.2 updates
How to Reach Us:
Where you can reach the iOSDocked crew
Jerry - @JNGold on twitter, blogs on techmusings.me and also co-host of the GTDJedi and TEKTOK podcasts
Danny- @DMTammaro on Twitter or Danny Tammaro on facebook and also host of the Apple Juice Cast
Clay - @clayrussell on twitter, can also be found on TEKTOK and the JackedCast
The Rumor Roundup (iDream Segment)
iPhone
5.8 in phone to have curved display, but not as curved as samsung devices
Report: iPhone 8 to feature ‘water drop design’, curves like original model
Apple Watch may soon automatically detect when you’re driving and only show important alerts
Questionable Rumor Claims Siri iCloud Integration and Contextual Learning Coming in iOS 11
Analysts suspect Apple will offer OLED 'iPhone 8' for less than $1,000, cite market forces
iPad
New 9.7-inch iPad Pro 2 reported to be minor upgrade over current model, feature A10X chip
Apple investigating accessory that turns iPhone, iPad into full-fledged touchscreen laptop
iOS 10.3 betas contain code that support idea of 10.5-inch iPad with faster refresh rates
10.5-Inch iPad Pro Entering Limited Production, But Spring, WWDC, or Fall Launch Remains Unclear
Other
Apple supply chain hints at LTE Apple Watch, ‘hybrid’ Lightning/USB-C connector
Apple’s been developing AR glasses for over a year, launch at least a year away
Apple Could Offer HBO, Showtime, and Starz Channels as 'Premium TV Bundle'
Report: Apple among companies involved in ‘bidding war’ to acquire Toshiba’s storage business
Hails, Stales and Fails (Rapid-Fire Segment)
In-box band options for new Apple Watch buyers now limited to Sport, Milanese Loop
Apple’s previous-gen iPhone 6s outsold Samsung’s new flagship models last year
4-year-old saves mother's life by asking Apple's Siri to call emergency services
iPhone owners have more smart home devices, are more satisfied with their phones – J.D. Power
Apple now tracks and promotes all available HomeKit accessories
New hardware and software out that allows you to downgrade Apple Watch Series 1 firmware
AppleCare + can now be purchased up to one year after the phone was purchased
Apple Music sets new album streaming record 68% higher than Spotify
Apple Music saw over 40M users on mobile last month, leading Spotify by 10M
Apple continues whimsical iPad Pro ad series w/ focus on design & education
New Apple Watch Series 2 Ad Encourages Users to 'Live Bright'
Apple launches new Field Trips and App Store page for Autism Acceptance month
Android becomes world's most used OS online, Apple's iOS & macOS trail
Jerry’s Case Corner Giveaway Winner:
Blake Woody
iLikes/iDislike
Danny: T-Mobile
In Closing
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