Steve Sande

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<p>Hang in there - it's almost Friday again. Today we look at some additional changes in the world of Apple that may be included in the upcoming iOS 11.3 update:</p><ul><li>iOS 11.3's enabling of Advanced Mobile Location on iPhone is expected to save an additional 7,500 lives in Europe alone in the next 10 years</li><li>The unbundling of iTunes continues with the possible move of audiobooks to the new Books app that will arrive with iOS 11.3</li><li>A close look at iOS 11.3 code makes reference to a "Modern" iPad, which many are taking as a clue that Face ID will soon make it to the iPad Pro line</li></ul>

<p>A short edition of the Apple World Today News Update podcast today:</p><ul><li>Siri - a half-billion devices now use Apple's intelligent assistant, up almost 125 million from June of 2017</li><li>We look in detail at some of the new features expected in iOS 11.3 later this spring</li></ul>

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<p>Tuesday's been a relatively quiet day in the Apple world, but there's always something new to tell our listeners about:</p><ul><li>We tell you about the main features of the new OS updates out today</li><li>Wacom announces a new stylus called the Bamboo Tip that's targeted at iOS devices and is half the price of the Apple Pencil</li><li>iPhone X sales were actually quite good in Apple's Q1 2018, countering idiotic rumors from last week that Apple might cancel the product</li><li>There's a "<a target="_blank" href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=1214508082&genreIdString=33&mediaTypeString=Movies" rel="noopener noreferrer">Double Feature</a>" promotion going on in the iTunes movie store</li></ul>

<p>To the surprise of almost nobody after leaked news yesterday, drone manufacturer DJI announced the <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://click.dji.com/AP-SHwIOyKPzkQ-UaT0NVg?pm=link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mavic Air</a></strong> this morning, a new $799 (base price) consumer/light pro quadcopter that packs most of the features of the Mavic Pro into a smaller, lighter and less expensive package. A "Fly More" package with 2 extra batteries, extra props and more will run $999. </p>

<p>Beat the Monday blues with a few upbeat stories on today's Apple World Today News Update podcast!</p><ul><li>The new Apple Park campus is so large that the company is making 1,000 bicycles available for employees to get from place to place</li><li>Drone manufacturer DJI has the same problems Apple does in terms of having new products leaked</li><li>A developer beta of iOS 11.2.5 shows that HomePod owners will be able to disable Siri when desired</li><li>A glitch with Movies Anywhere made it possible for some iTunes users to get the movie "Thor:Ragnarok" one month before it's due to be released</li></ul>

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<p>Sorry we missed you yesterday (Wednesday)! We're back today with a quartet of short news stories from the world of Apple:</p><ul><li>A researcher/developer had his app -- used to gather data on ISP throttling of video streams -- rejected by the App Store</li><li>Some Facebook Messenger users are reporting a bug that crashes the app after typing just a few words in a single line</li><li>Use SpotHero to pre-pay parking? Apple has a deal for you if you use Apple Pay as your SpotHero payment option</li><li>The GOP tax bill signed into law a few weeks ago is resulting in Apple adding almost $350 billion to the US economy, and employees are also getting a stock bonus</li></ul>

<p>Welcome to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVONM6G3hHZgDRX7VgZDDJdqr6pyRPVdk" rel="noopener noreferrer">AWT TV</a>, a weekly show featuring Steve Sande, Dennis Sellers and Marty Edwards of Apple World Today. Each week we'll discuss what's happened in the world of Apple, talk about new apps and accessories, maybe even have a demonstration or two of the latest software.  </p><p>Starting with the last show (Episode 33), we're now going to a twice-monthly schedule. You can enjoy AWT TV on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET.</p>

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<p>A smaller sensor notch in 2019, poor working conditions in a supplier's factory (or not), and the folks from Cupertino are pretty darned helpful to law enforcement:</p><ul><li>A rumor has it that 2019 iOS devices may use a much more compact sensor for Face ID</li><li>Apple's own investigation seems to contradict a Bloomberg/China Labor Watch report that found bad working conditions at an Apple supplier's factory</li><li>The head of the California Division of the FBI loves Apple, as the company provides training to FBI and local law enforcement officials</li><li>Apple's Health app is being used as evidence in a German murder trial (hint: your heart rate climbs when you're trying to dispose of a body)</li></ul>