Victor Marks
This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Victor and Mike talk about new iPhone cameras provided by LG, the top tips for getting an iPhone X, HomeKit and Amazon door locks, and more.
AppleInsider editors Mike Wuerthele and Victor Marks discuss:
- Deals: Top of the line 2016 12" MacBooks for $1,299 ($450 off); $195 off 2017 27" iMac 5Ks; $150-$200 off 9.7" iPad Pros
- LG reportedly has a dedicated factory making iPhone cameras in Vietnam
- A Google engineer reports camera permissions as a security vulnerability. We have some thoughts on this.
- How to buy an iPhone X on Friday at midnight. Didn't get one? You're already out of luck (unless you want to camp out).
- First look at the Yale Assure HomeKit Lock
- Amazon's Key and Cloud Cam system - would you let Amazon let couriers into your home?
- August.com's new August Smart Lock Pro
- Walmart realizes IT savings using Apple hardware - estimates put it a 100,000 employee rollout, or 27 million saved per year on support costs
- Apple has a family friendly slate of TV shows said to debut in 2019
- Apple acquires PowerbyProxi, a New Zealand company focused on delivering large amounts of power for wireless charging
- Tip: Teach Siri how to pronounce names correctly - this is a useful one
The show is available on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps by searching for "AppleInsider." Click here to listen, subscribe, and don't forget to rate our show.
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Show note links:
- Deals: Top of the line 2016 12" MacBooks for $1,299 ($450 off); $195 off 2017 27" iMac 5Ks; $150-$200 off 9.7" iPad Pros
- LG said to be producing Apple iPhone camera modules in new Vietnam factory
- Google engineer proves any iPhone app with permission to access the camera is capable of spying
- How to preorder iPhone X with Apple's battle-tested Apple Store app
- First Look: Yale Assure Lock SL with iM1 HomeKit-compatible networking module
- Amazon's new home delivery camera doubles as an Apple HomeKit security competitor
- First look: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Apple HomeKit
- Apple aims to debut TV slate in 2019, sans any HBO-style risque content
- Apple offers Walmart "everyday low cost" in IT savings. IBM estimates a deployment of 100,000 Macs [u]
- Apple acquires wireless charging specialist PowerbyProxi
- How to: teach Siri to correctly pronounce names on your iPhone
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2 Comments
It was a good podcast. However, it was released after the iPhone 10 sold out.
Unless I'm misunderstanding, I think the 9v battery solution for that smart-lock is brilliant!
If you have to have a key or key-code or some means like that to open a lock with a failed battery, it's a potential security issue (say, if you keep the key in your car) or minimally, an specialized inconvenience. If you keep a 9v battery in your car, it's useless to anyone who might break into the car.
Also, with a 9v battery, you're directly addressing a potential problem (if it ever happens) with a natural solution (restoring power) which enables correct functionality again. I suppose if it happens in the middle of the night in a place with no stores open, that's a problem. But I like the simplicity and directness of solution.