289: Not So Fast, Uma Thurman

This week we discuss how the global pandemic has affected Apple, from retail to TV shows to Apple Park workers, and potentially even product launches. Your hosts, experts at working at home, offer some advice to new homebound workers. And to lend a little normalcy to the proceedings, we leave a little time for speculation about some future Apple product releases.

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Links and Show Notes:

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‎Roundguard on the App Store

Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

Fixing SWA calendar items with Shortcuts - All this

All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac

New thriller 'Suspicion' coming to Apple TV+, starring Uma Thurman - 9to5Mac

Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Apple TV+ Show 'Home Before Dark' - MacRumors

Apple TV on Twitter: Central Park Trailer

Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple

Some Apple Employees Say Company's Culture of Secrecy Makes Working From Home Challenging - MacRumors

Becky Hansmeyer on Twitter: "I’m actually more excited than usual about WWDC this year."

TV Productions in Flux Amid Coronavirus Concerns | Hollywood Reporter

Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple

Apple to Provide Maximum Payouts to Authorized Technicians for Qualifying Repairs Through April Amid COVID-19 - MacRumors

Apple Card Assistance Program Will Allow Customers to Skip March Payment Without Interest Due to Coronavirus - MacRumors

App Store expediting COVID-19 apps from reputable sources, Apple blocking coronavirus-themed games and entertainment software - 9to5Mac

Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac

iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6: What this week's OS leaks tell us | Tom's Guide

iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac

Connected #285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes? - Relay FM

iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac

Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac

Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors

New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors

Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac

Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors

New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors

‎Tycho on Apple Music

‎lofi hip hop music - beats to relax/study to by ChilledCow on Apple Music

‎Explosions In the Sky on Apple Music

Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software

Timery for Toggl

Amazon.com: Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder

Amazon.com: Viozon iPad Pro Stand