402: Flat-Side Promoter

• 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), 9V@2.2A (20W)
    • 18W: 5V@3A (15W), 9V@2A (18W)
    • 87W: 5.2V@2.4A (12W), 9V@3A (27W), 20.2V@4.3A (87W)
    • 96W: 5.2V@3A (16W), 9V@3A (27W), 15V@3A (45W), 20.5V@4.3A (96W)
  • Lightning Digital AV Adapter Surprise
  • iFixIt MagSafe Teardown
• Post-show: Marco’s iPhone 12 Thoughts

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