Victor Marks
The AppleInsider Podcast discusses Watch OS 5, Google Maps on CarPlay, the short film shot on iPhone XS Max, and John Hancock requiring Apple Watch (or similar) for all life insurance policies.
AppleInsider editor Victor Marks and sophisticated man about town Neil Hughes discuss:
- Neil's back! Neil's back!
- Watch OS 5 and complications are pretty cool, but there's a question: once you settle into watch faces and complications you like, do you change them to take advantage of all the stuff Apple is doing now?
- John Hancock now requires Apple Watch or a similar fitness product for all life insurance policies. They subsidize the watch based on how much activity you perform. If you were super-active, you could have the watch for $25 USD plus tax. (tax is probably calculated on the retail price of the device, making the tax bill alone closer to 50 USD based on a 399 retail price. If you've signed up for one of these plans, let us know!)
- Victor and Neil talk a little about the short film shot by "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu, and how equipment is no longer the blocking item it once was for filmmaking. Victor thinks we're moving from the iPhone being the best camera you have with you, to just 'the best camera.'
- We've got a few app recommendations - Pedometer++, Anylist, and Headspace
- The coincidence of Google Maps appearing for CarPlay at the same time as Apple Music is updated for Android Auto
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Show note links:
- 'Crazy Rich Asians' director shows off iPhone XS Max video prowess in short film
- Apple Watch or similar device required for all John Hancock life insurance policies Mentioned in the show:
- Headspace on the App Store
- Pedometer++ on the App Store
- AnyList on the App Store
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1 Comment
The problem with insurance premiums built on Watch data (aside from ethics), is that 'closing the rings' to determine health doesn't really match with the latest info in health science.... aside from maybe some activity is better than total couch potato. Are we really THAT far gone?
Also, thanks for mentioning the thing about fast-charge and battery life. I've seen so many articles, comments, and such lamenting Apple not including a fast-charger, but hardly any of them mention the idea that maybe Apple wants better battery life as the default.