New iOS 14.5 Features, Apple TV Hardware, and PDF Tools

The latest iOS 14.5 beta adds features to Shortcuts, the Music app, plus 200 new emoji. Rumors of an always-on display for ‘iPhone 13’, LastPass is limiting its free tier, we discuss the future of Apple TV hardware and highlight PDF tools for iOS and Mac.

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Links from the show

• Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider
• Video: Everything new in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
• Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4
• Mention of 'battery pack' in iOS 14.5 beta stokes rumors of new MagSafe accessory
• See all the new and updated emoji coming to iOS 14.5
• 'AirTags' & new iPad Pro still on track for March release, leaker says
• Apple inks animated feature films, TV series deal with Skydance Animation
• Why Does the Apple TV Still Exist? - Daring Fireball
• Lastpass limiting free users to either computers or mobile apps in March
• Always-on 'iPhone 13' display could show persistent clock and battery icons
• Advertisers banding together to adapt to Apple's iOS privacy plans
• Facebook developing smartwatch with health, messaging features
• Brydge debuts $129 Max+ keyboard with trackpad and case for 10.2-inch iPad
• First Apple Silicon M1 malware discovered in the wild
• Apple jumpstarting 6G development with new hires
• OWC unveils truly universal Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable
• PDF Extra comes to iOS with productivity tools and free storage
• ‎PDF Extra: Scan, View & Edit
• Steve Jobs job application valued at $175,000 heads to auction
• gPodder: Media aggregator and podcast client

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