MacBreak Weekly 715

HBO Max vs. AppleTV+, New iPhone Jailbreak

The Week's Stories:

• HBO Max launches May 27th, and everyone is confused about it. 
• New jailbreak works on all iPhones, even on the most recent iOS 13.5. Is there any reason to jailbreak an iPhone anymore? 
• iOS 13.5 is out with the Apple/Google Covid contact tracing API. Here's why contact tracing apps will never work. 
• Why the iPhone 12 won't have USB-C, and the next iPhone won't even have a charging port
• Apple fixes "This app is no longer shared with you" bug on iOS
• Apple will replace Mac Messages app with a Catalyst version when iOS 14 comes out
• Mythic Quest's Apple TV+ Quarantine Episode was shot entirely on iPhones. The episode was written, shot, and edited in 3 weeks. Apple likes it so much they are submitting it for an Emmy. 
• Apple TV+ is the only streaming service that isn't booming in the quarantine - what Apple is doing to fix it
• Apple TV+ is signing deals with tons of big-name Hollywood production companies and stars
• Jean-Louis Gassée thinks Apple Car speculation is missing a few things
• Apple celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a new Today at Apple video and App Store features

Picks of the Week: 

• Lory's Pick: Traeger Pro 780 WiFi Pellet Grill
• Andy's Pick: Science Channel coverage of SpaceX's first manned launch May 27th at 4:33 pm ET
• Rene's Pick: Sony Vlog camera ZV-1
• Leo's Pick: FileMaker 19 is the biggest release in 15 years

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Links

• Hackers release a new jailbreak that unlocks every iPhone
• Apple releases iOS 13.5 to the public with Exposure Notification API, Face ID enhancements, more
• Bruce Schneier on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps
• Apple reissuing numerous iOS app updates, potentially related to recent ‘this app is no longer shared’ bug
• Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals
• Rob McElhenney Shares Details on Upcoming 'Mythic Quest' Quarantine Episode Shot on iPhones
• Apple rumored to be buying older TV shows and films to bolster TV Plus - CNET
• Apple TV+ is the only streaming service not surging during the pandemic
• Tom Hanks film 'Greyhound' to premiere on Apple TV+ in $70M deal
• Apple TV+ drama "Defending Jacob" reportedly setting records
• HBO Max launches May 27: Discounts, free upgrades, shows and movies to expect
• Apple TV+ inks first-look deal with Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions
• Apple car speculation: the missing pieces
• Apple Highlights Global Accessibility Awareness Day With App Store Features and New Today at Apple Video
• Lory's Pick: Traeger Pro 780 WiFi Pellet Grill
• Andy's Pick: Science Channel coverage of Demo-2 Launch
• Rene's Pick: Sony Vlog camera ZV-1
• Leo's Pick: FileMaker 19 is the biggest release in 15 years