Smart Battery Case, rumors of a new iPod touch, iPad mini, USB-C iPhone, and more news to check out this weekend

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Were too busy to keep up with all the Apple news this week? We’ve got you covered with this roundup summing up everything you should know about.

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Accessories

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Apple & related news

Apple Music no longer allows parallel streaming on HomePod & iPhone without a family account

Report claims Apple may be working on new iPod touch, bringing USB-C to 2019 iPhones

Apple’s replaced 11 million iPhone batteries under the discounted $29 program

New renderings show another possible triple-lens iPhone design

Apple releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XR, XS & XS Max

Apple’s new Smart Battery Case fits an iPhone X, but charging requires iOS 12.1.3

Next iPhone could feature 10MP front camera and 14MP rear camera

Apple planning to cut hiring due to slipping iPhone sales

DigiTimes: iPad mini 5 and a replacement for the 9.7″ iPad launching in the first half of 2019

Foxconn cuts 50K contract workers early amid iPhone sales slump

Jailbreaking

In change of heart, Sileo Team says BigBoss repository can display one ad

Apps

The best apps to discover new music

Tips

How to customize folder icons on Mac

15 actually useful iPhone tips

Shortcuts Focus: how to turn on your Apple TV with a custom Siri phrase

How to use a different spell check language on iPhone, iPad and Mac

How to close your move, exercise and stand rings on Apple Watch without leaving your couch

How to use the Irregular Rhythm Notifications on Apple Watch

How to forward a text message on iPhone, iPad and Mac

How to extract audio from video on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Wallpapers

Wallpapers of the Week: streets and roads

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