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Accidental Tech Podcast

English - October 29, 2020 17:36 - 2 hours - 130 MB - ★★★★ - 2K ratings
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Pre-show:

Please, please, please vote.
The ATP Store returns on 1 November until 14 November… in theory.

Follow-up:

Peter Pan: Arms akimbo
5G upload speeds
Verizon’s 5G lead
Photos-related updates

Apple Photos file management options
Image Capture can import HEIC files if you change a setting on your phone:

Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC → Keep originals

Google Photos

Marco is aware of the Sonos Move
HomePod tip: disable “Hey Siri” on all other devices
Marco’s laptop repair covered by credit-card warranty
Peak Design combines MagSafe & mechanical fasteners (via Michael Luís Brown)
Studio Neat’s Material Dock
Thoughts on Apple’s battery specs from Justin Scholz

iPhone 12 Pro Reviews

Upgrade #323: The Edges are More Interesting
Marco’s chamfered MacBook Pro edge blog post
Potential Apple Watch unlock fix
John’s case request and prospects:

Decoded Back Cover
Sena Leatherskin

MagSafe at 15W speeds

…requires Apple’s 20W adapter
Alvin Lim’s video
USB Power Delivery specs
Apple’s Adapters

20W: 5V@3A (15W), [email protected] (20W)
18W: 5V@3A (15W), 9V@2A (18W)
87W: [email protected] (12W), 9V@3A (27W), [email protected] (87W)
96W: 5.2V@3A (16W), 9V@3A (27W), 15V@3A (45W), [email protected] (96W)

Lightning Digital AV Adapter Surprise
iFixIt MagSafe Teardown

Post-show: Marco’s iPhone 12 Thoughts

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