In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we have a long chat about Apple’s March 25 “It’s show time” event. For our feature discussion, we pick apart all the services announced during the event: Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and the Apple Card. In our two-minute tip, we’ll show you how to add a Shortcut to your iPhone’s home screen. We’ll also discuss hot takes from our audience. This is episode 645 of the Macworld Podcast with Jason Cross, Leif Johnson, and Mike Simon.
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Listen to episode 645
News
Check out these links for more information about the news briefs that we discussed on the show.
- Google’s Stadia service could shatter the barriers of Mac gaming
- iOS 12.2 is now available, adding Apple News+, new Animoji, and a host of interface tweaks
- Apple Escapes One Import Ban in Qualcomm Fight, Faces Another (Bloomberg)
Apple’s March 25 ‘It’s show time’ event
Apple officially came out yesterday as a full-fledged services company—even to the point of not showing a single piece of new hardware on stage. We’d long suspected that Apple was going to focus on its TV service during this event, but as it turns out, that was just the start of it. Specifically, Apple announced Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and even a new credit card called the Apple Card. The Cupertino company also introduced some changes to the iOS TV app. Whew.
For this episode’s feature, we discuss each service and then discuss how well Apple handled its debut as a service-oriented company. You can read more about the services through the articles linked below.
- The Apple TV+ video streaming service: 8 burning questions
- The new Apple TV app and Apple TV Channels: 9 things you need to know
- How Apple Arcade could make Apple a major player in gaming
- The Apple Card may be the most revolutionary announcement Apple made at its ‘Show time’ event
- 7 reasons why we can’t wait to try Apple News+
Two-minute tip
This week, we’ll show you how to add a Shortcut from the Shortcuts app to your home screen so you can activate it as easily as any other app. Click the link below to get more details.
Your hot takes
We love to read your comments and questions. Let us know what you’re thinking on Twitter (@macworld), or on the Macworld Facebook page.
Here are a few comments that caught our eye this week.
Apple TV: @ShankTheTank
Apple Arcade: @Schnizzle_Fits
Apple Card: @LeeWoods650
Apple Card: @bankwituw
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Author: Jason Cross, Senior Editor
I have written about technology for my entire professional life - over 25 years. I enjoy learning about how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.