Let’s Talk iOS 283: Apple media event fantasy draft 2019

After talking about the battle between Spotify and Apple, Cody and Sebastien make their fantasy draft picks for the media event Apple will hold on March 25th. Follow and play along by making your own picks from the list available in the show notes.

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Show Notes

Spotify has declared war on Apple over unfair App Store fees and subscription terms

Apple defends the App Store business model in an open letter addressing Spotify’s claims

Apple launches 10.5-inch iPad Air with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support & more

iPad mini 5 is here: Apple Pencil support, A12 Bionic chip, starts at $399

Apple sends out ‘It’s show time’ invites for March 25 event

Possible draft picks

Celebrities on stage:

Jennifer Aniston

Reese Witherspoon

Oprah

Steven Spielberg

J.J. Abrams

Content:

Apple introduces a credit card

Apple does not introduce a credit card

TV service includes original content at launch

TV service doesn’t include original content at launch

Apple introduces a game subscription service

Apple does not introduce a game subscription service

HBO content will be available on the service

HBO content will not be available on the service

Pricing:

News service has different tiers

News service doesn’t have different tiers

News service less than $10/month

News service is more than $10/month

TV service has different tiers

TV service doesn’t have different tiers

TV service is less than $10/month

TV service is more than $10/month

TV service offers free content to Apple device owners

TV service doesn’t offer free content to Apple device owners

Service will be priced under one bundle (no pick and choose)

Price will be discounted as users pick more services (ie Music + TV + News)

Availability:

TV service only available in the US at launch

TV service available in multiple countries at launch

TV service launches in March

TV service launches later this year

Hardware:

AirPods 2

HeadPods (over-the-ear headphones)

AirPower

Cody’s Picks:

  • Oprah on stage (not a preview)
  • News service less than $10/month
  • TV service has different tiers
  • AirPods 2
  • TV service only available in the US at launch

Sebastien’s Picks:

  • Apple does not introduce a credit card
  • J.J. Abrams on stage (not a preview)
  • TV service offers free content to Apple device owners
  • Apple does not introduce a game subscription service
  • TV service doesn’t include original content at launch

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