This week on Happy Hour Benjamin and Chance break down this week’s news including the new child safety initiatives for Messages and iCloud Photos, the possibility of a titanium iPhone in future, surprise updates to the Mac Pro and speculating on its future, and the implications of SiriKit intent deprecation.

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  • Apple says any expansion of CSAM detection outside of the US will occur on a per-country basis
  • In internal memo, Apple addresses concerns around new Photo scanning features, doubles down on the need to protect children
  • Comment: Apple’s child protection measures get mixed reactions from experts
  • Apple announces new protections for child safety: iMessage features, iCloud Photo scanning, more
  • Opinion: Four problems with Apple’s reported approach to scanning for child abuse images
  • Apple now promoting its services with ‘exclusive offers’ for Apple Card users
  • Roundup: The iPhone 13 is coming next month; here’s what we know so far
  • PSA: iOS 15 beta 4 can auto-remove lens flares in photos
  • Apple redesigns online store and brings back dedicated ‘store’ tab
  • Apple to expand iPhone, iPad, and Mac monthly financing to Canada with Affirm partnership
  • Apple updates Intel Mac Pro with three new graphics card modules
  • Apple now selling standalone Magic Keyboard with Touch ID starting at $149

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