Apple December ‘event’, iPhone 11 Smart Battery Cases and HomeKit Secure Video
Apple has a 'special event' dedicated to apps, the WWDC app has been rebranded, iPhone 11 has an all-new Smart Battery Case, Zac has hands-on experience with HomeKit Secure Video, and Apple TV+ has some unexpected movie drama. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitsbox: A crazy-fun subscription box that teaches kids how to code — save $25 with promo code HAPPYHOUR. Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple holding 'special event' for December 2nd in New York City Apple renames WWDC app to "Apple Developer", adds new features Apple releases new Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Bloomberg: Apple is changing the way it tests software following iOS 13's buggy debut, new process starts with iOS 14 Logitech now rolling out HomeKit Secure Video support to Circle 2 Wired camera Using HomeKit Secure Video in iOS 13.2 with Logitech Circle 2 cameras HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now site:9to5mac.com theater mode [Update: Officially announced with full specs] Netatmo’s upcoming HomeKit video doorbell features microSD card slot for no-cost recording, more Netatmo Weather Station now supports HomeKit: air quality, humidity, temperature and CO2 sensors Hands-on: Netatmo Weather Station combines indoor and outside sensors with excellent HomeKit integration Apple wants to premiere Apple TV+ films in movie theaters weeks ahead of their streaming release Apple TV+ Plus Guide: Here's all the Apple TV shows and movies available now Apple cancels premiere of 'The Banker' original film starring Samuel L. Jackson over 'concerns' [U] HomeKit Weekly: Hyperlocal temperature and humidity with Siri and the Home app afi festival Apple TV Channels to add support for CBS All Access subscriptions next week CBS All Access now available through Apple TV Channels 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!