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  • Digital Key Release 3.0 could enable CarKey to work from your pocket

    dcgoodcgoo
    byronl said:
    What tesla does basically
    I hope more reliably than Tesla’s Bluetooth key. The BT key in my iPhone generally unlocks my wife’s Model 3 fine, most of the time. But about 25% of the time it insists on me using the backup proximity key to authorize driving. I carry the prox key in my iPhone wallet, which is buried in my pocket. Really annoying!
    watto_cobra

  • Apple execs explain how Apple Watch could replace your wallet and keys

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    JaiOh81 said:
    whatisgoingon said:
    Yeah, who wants to hand over their phone to a cop, who will dutifully take it back to their car, hack it and dump all it's contents while ostensibly "checking your id"...
    I think it would be more like a boarding pass now. You can get all the info without unlocking your phone. 
    Especially since the article was discussing using your watch, not your phone. 

    watto_cobra

  • One-year Apple TV+ trial offer getting cut down to three months

    dcgoodcgoo
    dcgoo said
    Except for one little detail: If your AppleID has ever had the promotion applied, you cannot get it again, even if you buy a new ATV4K.  That is not obvious in the plan’s marketing description. But it is buried in the terms and conditions, which of course, the Apple rep I spoke with, was happy to provide a link.  Not the typical positive interaction I was expecting. 
    You are correct, but the thrifty and smart user will just create a new and different (and free) AppleID for that device.
    Yes, Apple suggested that. But thinking about all the other things that are directly tied to my AppleID, even if merged into my family group, I decided too much trouble. HomePods, multiple sets of AirPods, HomeKit. Too much PIA, to be practical.  

    The functional improvements I got with the new ATV4K, are terrific. I still would have bought one to replace my previous model (2017 ATV4K). I just wish Apple was a little bit more upfront about the limitations on the promotion. Only $50, so not a huge deal. 
    jahbladeBeats

  • Apple updates AirPods Max to firmware 3E756

    dcgoodcgoo
    I had my AirPods Max connected to my iPad Pro, not connected to shore power, and it just updated itself during a pause. I just happened to notice the AirPods Max disconnected and reconnected. So it appears to just happen automagically. But I cannot tell any difference, except the version number updated.
    watto_cobra

  • Redesigned AirPods coming in 2021, revamped AirPods Pro in 2022

    dcgoodcgoo
    AirPods Max will not see any major physical redesigns, but Apple is reportedly considering offering new colors. This is the least certain of the reported rumors, and there is no projected launch date.
    Perhaps color matched to the new iMac?
    Beats