Benjamin and Chance react to the shock news of the cancellation of the long-gestating Apple Car project, and Mark Gurman details some of the future wearables Apple is pondering including smart glasses, rings, and AirPods earbuds with integrated cameras. We are also anticipating some design changes in iOS 18, but recognize Apple has likely learned the painful lessons of the iOS 6 -&gt; iOS 7 transition. 



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Gurman: Apple exploring future wearable ideas including AirPods with cameras, smart glasses



Gurman: iOS 18 to include redesigned UI elements, macOS 'revamp' to follow later



Rumor: These are the devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18



Apple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decade



New Beats Solo 4 headphones revealed by iOS 17.4 RC files

Apple Car canceled, iOS 18 design changes, AirPods with cameras

The Apple news cycle continues apace this week, with the company launching a brand new app, Sports, for sports scores. The iPhone 15 battery is now rated for twice as many charge cycles, along with a redesigned Battery UI in iOS 17.4. Apple is reportedly planning new AI features for both Spotlight search and Xcode code completion, and the EU readies a $500 million fine for Apple’s anticompetitive behavior in music streaming market. Benjamin and Chance break down all that and more in this week’s episode.



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Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why



Report: EU to fine Apple about $500 million for anticompetitive App Store policy in music streaming market



Is Microsoft planning an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iPhone? Nope.



Apple to launch new AI coding and testing features in Xcode this year: report



Apple tests upgraded iPhone and Mac search using AI



Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today



Apple Music testing feature that easily imports playlists from Spotify and other services



Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought



iOS 17.4 makes it easier to know if your iPhone's battery health is 'normal'



iMessage quantum security arrives with iOS 17.4



Apple releases Sports app for iPhone, featuring real-time scores, stats and more



Apple teases MLS playoffs Immersive Video for Vision Pro coming soon, shot in 8K 3D

Apple AI coming to Spotlight search, new Sports app, iPhone 15 battery re-rated

Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable iPhone prototypes. Chance also bought the developer strap for the Apple Vision Pro, while some other launch day buyers opt to return their units within the two-week window.



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iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash



Apple Vision Pro will work with mobile device management starting with visionOS 1.1



visionOS 1.1 lets users reset Vision Pro without their password



visionOS 1.1 lets Vision Pro users bring virtual 3D objects closer



Apple pulls pirated movies and TV shows app disguised as a vision testing tool



LastPass alerting customers to imposter 'LassPass' password manager currently in App Store [U: Pulled]



Apple wants you to know that App Store is a safe and trusted place



Apple posts Q1 2024 earnings results



Apple says the EU accounts for just 7% of its global App Store revenue



Tim Cook teases Apple AI announcements coming "later this year", amid iOS 18 rumors



Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad



iCloud for Windows redesigned, Apple Music and Apple TV exit preview, iTunes remains

HomePod with a screen leaks, foldable iPhone rumors, visionOS 1.1 features

Chance has had his Apple Vision Pro for about one week, and we all have a lot of thoughts about Apple’s brand new platform. A truly new Apple product doesn’t come along very often, and this is a particularly special one. We go deep on the Vision Pro hardware, comfort, what it’s like using Vision Pro for media and productivity, Personas, FaceTime, real-world battery life, and so much more.



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How to get the best fit wearing Apple Vision Pro



Unboxing Apple Vision Pro and Travel Case [Gallery]



The MLB app on Vision Pro

The one-week hands on review of Apple Vision Pro 

Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead of its Friday release, and iOS 17.4 brings some fun new features and code references look ahead to iOS 18&#39;s AI integration.



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Apple Vision Pro review roundup



Nine problems with Vision Pro passthrough: &#39;VR trying to be AR&#39;



New Vision Pro tidbits and MKBHD&#39;s full hands-on video



You can&#39;t edit your Apple Vision Pro home screen: visionOS apps are arranged alphabetically



Vision Pro won&#39;t let you save web apps to your home screen



Can you cook with Vision Pro? Here are the pros and cons [Video]



Here&#39;s what it&#39;s like using Vision Pro as an external Mac display



Apple announces support for third-party iPhone app stores in the EU, coming with iOS 17.4



Apple says third-party app marketplace creators must have €1,000,000 &#39;letter of credit&#39;



Apple announces reduced commission structure for apps in Europe



Apple now allows game streaming apps in the App Store



Apple shares more details about the new default web browser prompt in iOS 17.4



iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more



Apple will prompt users to set default browsers and allow third-party web engines on iPhone in the EU



Spotify CEO slams Apple&#39;s App Store changes; Apple fires ba

EU App Store sideloading and commission changes, Vision Pro reviews, iOS 17.4 features

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the latest Apple news from this week, including some new iPhone 16 rumors on tech specs and capabilities of the new Capture Button, incentives for artists to produce Spatial Audio music, and the latest installment in the Apple Watch ban saga. Plus, Ford has some CarPlay announcements in the same week that Apple’s ambitions for Project Titan have been scaled back significantly, as the company now looks to launch its own electric vehicle in 2028.



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Report: iPhone 16 camera button will let users zoom in and out by swiping, adjust focus



Report: iPhone 16 to feature more RAM and faster Wi-Fi; upgraded 5G coming to iPhone 16 Pro



Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay



Bloomberg: Apple targets 2028 release date for its own electric vehicle



Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EVs  



Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music



Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U]



Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules



How Apple is informing customers about the modified Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2



Apple begins selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature



Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission



Spotify calls Apple's 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store 'outrageous'; urges EU to 'act switftly'



Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems



Apple demands $73M in Epic legal expenses



Epic to contest Supreme Court ruling on App Store in-app sales

iPhone 16 rumors, revised Apple Car expectations, and Apple’s unflinching 27% cut

Chance talks about his second time going hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro, including trying the newly announced Disney+ experiences. We also discuss the preorder process, and the newly released tech specs and accessories for Apple’s upcoming headset. There’s also an ongoing debacle about exactly what third party apps, if any, will be available on visionOS at launch.



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Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo



Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer is now available for pre-order



Apple Vision Pro available in three storage configurations



Apple Vision Pro accessories: $200 Travel Case, $200 Battery, $200 Light Seal, and more



Here's how much Vision Pro AppleCare and deductibles cost



Apple Vision Pro comes with these pre-installed spatial apps



Vision Pro shipping estimates begin slipping to March for some configurations



Apple Vision Pro custom engraving offered on optical inserts from ZEISS



PSA: Here's what to expect if you buy Vision Pro but don't live in the United States



Apple offers in-depth look at Vision Pro in new 'Guided Tour' video



Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare



Apple reveals Vision Pro's weight for the first time: Here's how it compares



Vision Pro supports AirPlay mirroring to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and more



YouTube, Spotify, and some other popular apps (probably) won't be available on Vision Pro at launch



Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, says Apple

Apple Vision Pro specs, preorders, and more hands-on experiences

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s announcement of Vision Pro pre-orders and launch dates, and dive into what we still don’t know. Also, Ming-Chi Kuo has some details on future iPhone camera upgrades, Apple’s anti-trust concerns continue, and the latest Apple TV+ news. 



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Zac's post on Threads and Phil Schiller's response



Kuo: 24-megapixel upgraded front camera coming with iPhone 17



AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory



Will the iPhone 16 Pro be able to record 4K spatial video?



Vision Pro launching on February 2, pre-orders begin next week



Here's everything that Apple includes in the Vision Pro box



Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – less than predicted



Apple increases Vision Pro battery life estimate for video playback



Vision Pro's Persona feature will be considered a 'beta' at launch



Apple shares new 'Get Ready' Vision Pro ad with clips from Star Wars, Back to the Future, more



Xcode files reveal Vision Pro RAM details, but what about storage capacities?



Apple Vision Pro demos in retail stores will begin on February 2



US expected to hit Apple with major antitrust lawsuit this year



Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one



When will Killers of the Flower Moon stream on Apple TV+?



Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie now available on premium video on demand

Vision Pro launch details, iPhone camera upgrades, AirTag 2 rumors

Benjamin and Chance are back from the holidays. Chance retells his experience using CarPlay and EV routing in Apple Maps, the Apple Watch is (temporarily?) back on shelves, Apple is reportedly in talks with news publishers about licensing content for its AI systems, and all signs point to an impending Vision Pro release.



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Chance’s thread on Threads with Mach-E roadtrip details



Charging a Mach-E at a Tesla Supercharger



Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move



GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February



iOS 17 adds real-time charging availability info for EV drivers



This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous



Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now



Apple Watch ban temporarily halted, thanks to US appeals court



Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 return to Apple Online Store after a week of unavailability



Next-gen Apple Watch again rumored to break compatibility with existing bands - 9to5Mac



Apple Infinite Loop retail store permanently closing next month



Apple permanently closing Apple Royal Hawaiian retail store next month after 15 years



Apple wants to train its AI with $50 million worth of licensed news articles



Vision Pro release date: Everything we know

Vision Pro launch nears, CarPlay roadtrip, Apple AI deals

Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024. 



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2023 Apple year in review: iPhone 15, 15-inch MacBook Air, Vision Pro unveiling, and more

Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-generation CarPlay, Apple News+ adds The Athletic, and we round out the year with some #Ask9to5Mac questions.



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Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why



ITC denies Apple's request to delay looming Apple Watch ban



First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced



Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines



Apple News+ now includes sports coverage from The Athletic, Wirecutter coming soon



Report: Apple offers to open up Apple Pay NFC system on iPhone to appease EU regulators



Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions



EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint



Apple developing possible software workaround in response to Apple Watch ban



Chance’s appearance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast

Apple Watch sales ban, next-gen CarPlay previewed, Ask9to5Mac

iOS 17.2 is finally here, and Benjamin and Chance break down all the new features. iOS 17.3 introduces new opt-in measures to protect against shoulder surfing thieves. Also, Apple blocks Beeper Mini, launches a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2, and plans to start offering incentives for artists to make their songs available in Spatial Audio on Apple Music.



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Stolen Device Protection for iPhone: Now in testing



How to swipe between Apple Watch faces in watchOS 10



Apple shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android



Apple Music collaborative playlists add emoji reactions in iOS 17.3 beta



Beeper Mini restores iMessage service, now for free



iMessage for Android via Beeper Mini and Cloud are down again



Apple releases standalone USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 for $99



Apple's chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer leaving



Apple Podcasts app launching on Tesla vehicles next week



GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet



Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price? | Electrek



Report: Apple Music to add new incentives for artists who use Dolby Atmos

iOS 17.2 released, Stolen Device Protection, Beeper blocked

iOS 17.2 beta release candidate is here with a few surprise changes in store, while Apple formally retires the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps in tvOS. An impressive new app called Beeper brings iMessage to Android in the right way. There’s also talk of an Apple-Paramount streaming bundle, and the M3 MacBook Air might be released sooner than we thought. Benjamin and Chance discuss it all.



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Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight, Home app needs more notification controls



Chance's now $29 camera with HomeKit Secure Video



Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture



iOS 17.2 release notes: Every new feature and change



iTunes Movies and TV Shows app discontinued with new Apple TV update



tvOS 17.2 changes the behavior of the Siri button



Rumor: New Action button coming to the entire iPhone 16 lineup



Beeper Mini will add SMS, Facetime in 'near future'



Beeper Mini is even better than a real iMessage app for Android



Beeper Mini brings native iMessage to Android



New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air coming soon: report



Report: Apple in talks to offer combined streaming bundle of Apple TV+ and Paramount+



Apple original film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will be available to buy/rent from tomorrow

M3 MacBook Air coming early 2024, Beeper brings iMessage to Android, iOS 17.2 beta features

Chance has some more thoughts about his new MacBook Pro, then he and Benjamin dive into the changes in iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple services debut their Year-in-Review press, Apple seems to be on the edge of ditching Goldman Sachs for the Apple Card, and there are even more hints about when we can expect the Vision Pro to actually go on sale.



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Apple Music Replay 2023: How to find your top songs, artists, more



Spotify Wrapped 2023: Everything you need to know



Apple Books Year Review: How to see



Apple announces top podcasts of 2023 alongside new Apple Books Year in Review feature



iOS 17.2 beta 4 lets users change default notification sound



Apple ending Apple Card partnership with Goldman Sachs



Apple delays plans to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone



Apple makes up less than 5% of Arm's revenue, and Arm can't do anything about it



Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year'



Good news and bad news for people waiting on a MacBook with built-in 5G



Apple Vision Pro gets new onboarding videos with visionOS beta 6



Gurman: Apple Vision Pro still not quite ready for launch, likely to release around March

iOS 17.2 beta 4, Vision Pro launch date, Apple Card partnership falters 

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking news that Apple is adopting RCS for iPhone messaging, likely with iOS 18 next year, and its implications on the ecosystem at large. We also answer your begging questions in #Ask9to5Mac, on this special holiday episode. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!



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Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features



Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year



What color bubbles will RCS messages be? Here's Apple's answer



RCS is coming to iOS, but will it change anything for iPhone users?



Apple's RCS announcement date wasn't coincidence



Apple Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals revealed



Apple aims to make holiday shopping easier with 'Order By' deadlines



Black Friday Apple deals: M3 MacBook Pro, AirPods, more



Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad



Is Craig Federighi a Taylor Swift fan?

RCS coming to iPhone, Apple Black Friday, Ask9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest features in iOS 17.2, Mark Gurman teases a major ‘ambitious’ iOS 18 update, Ming-Chi Kuo provides a 2024 roadmap for what to expect from iPad hardware, and Apple gives some press a hands-on demo of spatial videos viewed through Apple Vision Pro.



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Apple has allowed some press to view their own spatial videos in Vision Pro, Final Cut gaining editing ability next year



iOS 17.2 beta 2 enables Vision Pro spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro



Daring Fireball: Vision Pro, Spatial Video, and Panoramic Photos



WSJ Vision Pro write-up



Apple iPhone Spatial Video Arrives in Beta and Looks Amazing on Vision Pro



Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features



iOS 17.2 beta 2: Here are all of the features and changes



iOS 17.2 lets users disable inline text predictions



watchOS 10.2 brings back gesture to swipe between watch faces



Shazam comes to your Mac's menu bar and Control Center in latest beta



Apple wants iOS 18 to be its most 'ambitious and compelling' update in years, report says



Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air



Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro



Why the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air actually makes a lot of sense



Apple earns 36% of Google search ad revenue through Safari, antitrust trial reveals

New iOS 17.2 beta features, 2024 iPad roadmap, Vision Pro spatial videos 

Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of the iMac roadmap, the disappointing outlook for the AirPods Max, and all the new features coming in iOS 17.2.



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M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors



M3 MacBook Pro reignites debate over 8GB RAM, and Apple tiers



macOS 'High Power Mode' expands to 14-inch MacBook Pro for the first time



Hands-on: Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space 'black' (and why I bought it)



Apple says it is not making a new 27-inch iMac



The first Apple Watch was supposed to launch with blood sugar monitoring



Apple Watch for Android was coming, canceled to protect iPhone



Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues - Bloomberg



iOS 17.2 has a system to update sealed iPhones at Apple Stores



iOS 17.2 beta 1: Here are all of the new features and changes



The simplicity of Apple's Journal app could end up ruining it



iOS 17.2 beta includes all-new Journal app; here’s how it works



New AirPods Max coming next year reportedly will still lag behind AirPods Pro features, lack H2 chip



3D movies showing up in Apple TV app ahead of Apple Vision Pro launch

Hands on with the new MacBook Pro, iOS 17.2 features, future of the iMac

Benjamin and Chance discuss everything Apple announced at its October Halloween-themed event, including all the nuances of the M3 Apple Silicon generation, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the (somewhat) updated iMac.



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Apple officially unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max: 3 nanometer, Dynamic Caching GPU, more



Apple announces new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: M3 chip, Space Black, cheaper $1599 starting price



Apple announces new 24-inch iMac with M3 chip



Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max



Here’s how Apple shot the entire ‘Scary fast’ event on iPhone 15 Pro (even the drone footage)

M3 chip announced, new MacBook Pro and iMac reactions

Benjamin and Chance are thrilled to see Apple switching it up a bit for this end-of-month video event streaming, for the first time, in the evening. They talk about what they expect to see at the start of the M3 Apple Silicon Mac generation. iOS 17.1 has shipped with some cool new additions to Apple Music, meanwhile Apple is said to be hard at work integrating AI features into all parts of iOS 18. Plus, TV+ price rises and the rumored 2024 roadmap for new AirPods models.



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Zuckerberg: Threads on track to be a billion-person app that's 'more positive' than its competitor



What to expect from Apple's unexpected 'Scary Fast' evening Mac event



Apple announces special event for October 30: 'Scary fast'



Bloomberg: New Macs to be announced at end of the month



Report: AI features in development for iOS 18, Siri, Apple Music, Xcode and more



Apple planning major AirPods refresh including new AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more



Apple releases iOS 17.1 with AirDrop, StandBy, and Music features plus 7 bug fixes



iOS 17.1 available now with these new features and bug fixes



Report: Apple planning revamped TV app, will discontinue dedicated iTunes movie and TV show apps



Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription price increases from today



Apple Announces October 30 Event, Held At 5 PM Pacific — Benjamin Mayo

Apple October event, M3 Macs, AI features in iOS 18, AirPods rumors

Benjamin and Chance analyze the good and (mostly) bad of the Apple Pencil lineup, following the announcement of the new USB-C model this week. Also, there are details about what Apple will cut from a cheaper Vision Pro model; how critical is EyeSight to the product, really? Listeners back up Chance’s poor CarPlay GPS experiences, more iPhone camera testing at ACL, and Apple TV+'s new film strategy begins today.



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This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous



iPhone 15 Pro Max 5x daylight zoom test at ACL 



iPhone 15 reportedly selling worse than iPhone 14 in China



Apple unveils cheaper Apple Pencil with USB-C port and more



Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs 1



Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost



Apple ends partnership with John Lasseter's Skydance Animation, 'Spellbound' going to Netflix



Netflix will now charge up to $23/month for access after latest price increase

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