This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s efforts to build a new TV service, the fate of the iPhone X notch and recent iPhone sales, CarPlay news out of the International Auto Show in Detroit, a beautiful watchOS 5 mockup, and HomePod predictions.

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Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

• Apple taps SNL veteran Kristen Wiig for new comedy series for TV package
• Report: Apple in ‘bidding war’ with HBO for new J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama TV series
• Apple adds ‘Are You Sleeping?’ drama based on novel to its upcoming TV lineup
• Apple adds Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon drama to its TV lineup
• Apple reaches deal for futuristic drama ‘See’ from Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence
• WSJ: Apple strikes deal with Steven Spielberg for new ‘Amazing Stories’ sci-fi
• Apple’s TV lineup will include a docuseries on ‘the world’s most extraordinary homes’
• iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year
• Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected
• Starting with 2019 Avalon, Toyota finally bringing CarPlay to select vehicles
• CarPlay will soon have AM/FM integration with Gracenote
• CarPlay coming to more trucks including 2019 RAM 1500 with 12-inch display, Ford Ranger
• iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year
• BMW nickel and diming owners with subscription based CarPlay for $80/year
• Report: Apple suppliers easing off iPhone production following peak holiday season, iPhone 8 orders less than expected
• Comment: BMW’s CarPlay subscription plan is like charging for seatbelts
• Report: First 1 million HomePods begin shipping from supplier Inventec, 10-12 million expected this year
• watchOS 5 dream concept imagines info-dense faces, podcast playback, more

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