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iOS 14.5 beta reveals a new mask unlock feature for iPhone, macOS 11.2 fixes some M1 Bluetooth issues, the best mics for Zoom calls and podcasting, precipitation forecasts in Weather, and Facebook tests ad tracking notifications.

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Links from the show

Exclusive: Consumer Reports' Nicholas De Leon on M1 versus Intel
Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more
How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask
Apple speeds up masked Face ID by detecting an Apple Watch in iOS 14.5
Joint Apple Card accounts, global 5G dual-SIM support found in iOS 14.5
macOS Big Sur 11.2 now available with Bluetooth fixes for M1 Macs
Users report ongoing display problems in macOS Big Sur 11.1 and 11.2
Punxsutawney Phil's Winter Predictions Are In | The Weather Channel
Apple requests return of Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kits, offers $200 toward purchase of M1 Mac
Kensington StudioDock available to preorder starting at $379
AirPods Max Leather Cases
Apple brings next-hour precipitation to Weather in the UK and Ireland
CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
Best cameras, lights, and mics for your work-from-home Zoom meetings
Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco Arment
Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast
Stalwart call-recording tool succumbs to Apple silicon
Rogue Amoeba | Current Software Status
H. Moser & Cie sends up Apple Watch with $30,800 mechanical clone
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO, AWS chief Andy Jassy to fill role in Q3
Facebook tests ad tracking notifications ahead of Apple's privacy rollout
Facebook's anti-Apple campaign uses misleading figures, marketers claim
Apple adds App Tracking Transparency rules to App Store Review Guidelines
Apple illustrates privacy issues on Data Privacy Day
'Fortnite' judge orders 'frustrating' Apple to produce payment processing info

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Show Notes

iOS 14.5 beta reveals a new mask unlock feature for iPhone, macOS 11.2 fixes some M1 Bluetooth issues, the best mics for Zoom calls and podcasting, precipitation forecasts in Weather, and Facebook tests ad tracking notifications.

If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts .

Sponsored by:

RemoteHQ: Try RemoteHQ collaboration tools with your team today! Use code APPLEINSIDER for 3 months of RemoteHQ FREE. Watch it in action on YouTube here, and then visit: remotehq.co/appleinsider

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What is AppleInsider Podcast?

Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by Stephen Robles and the AppleInsider staff.