Karen and Joe are joined by Rene for a conversation about Apple's record setting fiscal quarter and the promotion of John Ternus to SVP of Hardware Engineering as Dan Ricco takes on an unspecified project.

Facebook continues their assault on Apple's privacy policies, and Tim Cook isn't having it. There's also AirTags accessory leaks, new software updates, and Time to Walk for Fitness+. Check it out!

Show Notes and Links:

• Time to Walk audio experiences arrive on Apple Fitness+, Apple Watch | iMore
• Apple releases new limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity | iMore
• New AirTags accessories leaked online | iMore
• Apple Q1 2021: Apple reports record $111.4 billion in revenue for holiday quarter | iMore
• Facebook says Apple's privacy protections help Apple more than users | iMore
• John Ternus taking over SVP of Hardware Engineering from Dan Riccio | iMore
• How to download and install watchOS 7.3 on your Apple Watch | iMore
• How to download and install iPadOS 14.4 on your iPad | iMore
• How to download and install iOS 14.4 on your iPhone | iMore
• How to download and install tvOS 14.4 on your Apple TV | iMore

iMore's Stephen Warwick stops by to chat with Joe and Karen about that latest onslaught of rumors, including new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, Face ID on Macs, and the likelihood of there not being a device called "iPhone 13".

Show Notes and Links:

• There probably won't be an iPhone 13... ever... | iMore
• iPhone 12 Pro Max camera to come to all iPhone 13 models this fall | iMore
• iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch thanks to Face ID upgrade | iMore
• iOS 15 will reportedly ditch the original iPhone SE and iPhone 6S | iMore
• New MacBook Air may arrive this year, huge MacBook Pro feature returning | iMore
• Cellular connectivity and Face ID planned for future Macs | iMore
• iPhone 12 mini demand squashed by pandemic, 12 Pro thrives | iMore
• Apple debuts a new 'Unity' watch face in the watchOS 7.3 release candidate | iMore
• Stephen Warwick (@StephenWarwick9) / Twitter

Joe and Karen are joined by iMore's own Luke Filipowicz for a chat about some of the more interesting CES announcements for Apple users. They also discuss Apple's amazing $100 million Racial Equality and Justice Initiative.

And as ever, rumors abound — new MacBook Pros might bring back some familiar features, and Apple is reported to have some interesting folding phone prototypes in their labs.

Show Notes and Links:

• CES 2021 | iMore
• Apple announces major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative | iMore
• Huge MacBook Pro leaks promise massive upgrades and a shock omission | iMore
• Folding iPhone prototype has a big new upgrade, says Prosser | iMore
• Luke Filipowicz — 2021 edition (@LukeFilipowicz) / Twitter

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Hosts:

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CES 2021 is here, albeit as an online event. The team have a preview of new Apple-centric gadgets along with rumors for iPhone 13 and updates to iPad Pro that may be happening in March. We also bid adieu to Georgia Dow as a regular host — she's ramping up her own YouTube channel and focusing her energy on that. But fear not! She'll still be around on occasion as a guest!

Show Notes and Links:

• Facebook suspends President Trump 'indefinitely' | iMore
• Sonix has a new range of MagSafe-like Chargers, stands, and cases | iMore
• Anker announces two new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 chargers | iMore
• Samsung sole supplier of LTPO OLED panels for 120Hz in iPhone 13 Pro | iMore
• Apple may bring the LiDAR scanner to its entire iPhone lineup in 2021 | iMore
• Report: Apple to announce an 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro in March | iMore
• Georgia Dow - YouTube