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This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk 'iPhone 8' rumors, Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty free, some HomeKit devices supposedly on the horizon, and more.

AppleInsider editors Neil Hughes and Victor Marks discuss:

• Sketchy images differ on fingerprint sensor placement for 'iPhone 8'
  
• 'iPhone 8' potentially will have delays until October/November
  
• New 10.5-inch iPad Pro render shows micrphone placement, bezel size
  
• Tooling molds claim to show 'iPhone 7s Plus'/'iPhone 7s' next to 'iPhone 8'
  
• Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free
  
• Review: DJI Mavic Pro
  
• Beddit 3 may offer a view into what Apple will do for sleep data with Apple Watch 'Series 3'
  
• Ikea Tradfi bulb system claims to get HomeKit compatibility in fall
  
• Belkin Wemo to get HomeKit compatibility in the fall
  
• Qualcomm seeks an order to force royalty payments while legal dispute goes on
  
• Apple testing 5G wireless networks
  
• Apple promotes head of HR Denise Young-Smith to VP of Inclusion and Diversity

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Show note links:

• Sketchy images of Apple's 'iPhone 8' differ on rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
  
  
• 'iPhone 8' production problems force late shipments, but little impact on Apple stock, analyst says
  
  
• New renders of Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro demonstrate thin bezels, microphone placement
  
  
• Alleged Apple molds show expected 'iPhone 8' design next to '7s' and '7s Plus'
  
  
• Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free for manufacturers in 2018 [u
  
  
• Review: DJI's Mavic Pro is the best iPhone-connected drone you can buy
  
  
• Beddit 3 may offer a sneak peek at sleep tracking on the Apple Watch 'Series 3'
  
  
• Ikea Tradfri smart bulb system will get Apple HomeKit upgrade in the summer
  
  
• Wemo Bridge will add HomeKit compatibility to Belkin's home automation platform in the fall
  
  
• Qualcomm seeks court order forcing Apple suppliers to pay royalties amid legal dispute
  
  
• Apple prepares to test 5G cellular for future iPhones & other devices

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Metriacanthosaurus

Great podcast guys. Although I think you are being too reasonable in your criticism on Touch ID on the back. We all know its not happening. It deserves the lambasting you gave it, and more.

nhughes

Metriacanthosaurus said:

Great podcast guys. Although I think you are being too reasonable in your criticism on Touch ID on the back. We all know its not happening. It deserves the lambasting you gave it, and more.

I really don't think Touch ID on the back is happening. But... stones, glass houses, etc. Also, a few years ago, when rumors of the "Retina MacBook Air" were swirling, I was adamant (at least privately to fellow AI staff) that Apple would not ditch MagSafe for USB-C charging, and would not have a single port for both charging and connectivity. Shows what I know.

The difference this time around is I actually published my prediction and have been outspoken about it. Which means that it will inevitably get shoved back in my face if I happen to be wrong. Hence the efforts to be, as you put it, "reasonable."

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/04/13/no-apple-wont-move-the-home-button-and-touch-id-to-the-back-of-the-iphone-8