Benjamin and Zac break down everything new in the world of Apple this week, including changes to AirDrop in China, the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the US, new Always-On display features in iOS 16.2, and the announcement of MLS Season Pass for Apple TV.

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Benjamin gives some hands-on impressions with the new Apple TV 4K. Hey Siri changes are rumored, and iOS 16.2 beta includes a whole new user interface with Custom Accessibility Mode. Plus, Zac got a Trail Loop for his Apple Watch Ultra, and takes a look at the status quo of streaming live sports.

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Following some insightful comments on Apple earnings, the consensus now is to not expect any new M2 Macs to arrive before the end of the year. Benjamin and Zac also discuss 16-inch iPad rumors for 2023, the possibility of solid state volume buttons for iPhone 15, Apple surprises us all with a major revamp to iCloud.com, and — finally — Elon Musk has acquired Twitter.

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The App Store ads expansion faces backlash, but it’s unclear whether Apple cares. iOS 16.2 beta gives us our first look at Freeform app. Moreover, macOS Ventura is released to the public — Zac and Benjamin share their hands-on with Stage Manager. And, we also discuss the surprise price hikes to Apple Music and Apple TV+.

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• Apple surpasses 900 million paid subscribers as Services revenue increases 5% YoY
• Apple temporarily halts showing ads for gambling apps on App Store product pages following developer complaints
• Apollo for Reddit now lets users follow thread comments with Live Activities
• iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience
• Stage Manager on Mac: Hands-on with the new multitasking UI in macOS Ventura [Video]
• Flighty update adds Live Activity to track your current flight status, including Dynamic Island integration on iPhone 14 Pro
• macOS Ventura now available for Mac users with Camera Continuity and Stage Manager
• iPadOS 16.1 now available: Stage Manager, iMessage editing, display scaling, more
• iOS 16.1 now rolling out, here are the full release notes
• Apple is raising the price of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One from today
• M2 iPad Pro reviews: Much like the M1 model, only a handful of people need it
• 10th-gen iPad reviews: A long-awaited update, but maybe not the best buy
• Jony Ive successor Evans Hankey leaving Apple, no new design lead named yet

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Zac and Benjamin discuss everything from this week’s Take Note not-event event, including the redesigned 10th-generation iPad, iPad Pro update with M2, and the new Apple TV 4K. There’s also some rumors about purported iris tracking for the Apple headset, and an annoyance with the focal distance on the iPhone 14 Pro.

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• M2 iPad Pro vs iPad Air: What do you gain or give up?
• M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 orders ‘Preparing to Ship’ ahead of official launch next week
• M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro: What’s changed?
• 2015 Apple TV HD no longer sold by Apple following new Apple TV 4K announcement
• Apple TV’s new Siri Remote comes with USB-C, but you need to buy a cable separately
• iPadapalooza: Weird choices Apple is making for its new iPads
• Apple TV 4K price drops to new low, but you’ll have to pay up if you want Thread support in your Home hub
• New iPad Pro offers clever ‘hover’ feature for Apple Pencil, here’s how it works
• New $449 iPad doesn’t work with Apple Pencil 2, requires dongle to charge first-gen Pencil
• macOS Ventura to be released to all users on October 24
• iPad 9 still available for $329 as new iPad 10 sees price hike to $449
• Apple debuts Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad with detachable two-part design, trackpad, function keys
• Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support

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Zac gives his first round of hands-on thoughts with the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple launches a new Ask Apple Q&A series for developers, as well as a bunch of TV+ news to discuss. And take note, Apple has changed how it refers to its laptops.

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• Apple Music and Apple TV apps coming to Windows PCs next year, as Windows 11 Photos app integrates iCloud
• ‘Ask Apple’ launches as the company’s newest support series for developers
• Dating app ‘Bantr’ from Ted Lasso becomes real, Jony Ive adds Apple TV+ producer to résumé
• Apple ‘notebooks’ become ‘laptops’ in sweeping Mac branding change
• Holiday Peanuts specials will not air on PBS this year, streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ alongside new festive originals
• Report: Apple to start selling video ad inventory next year, possibly for ad-supported TV+ tier

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On his birthday, Zac gives his hands-on review of the new AirPods Pro 2. New software betas brings a cool new screensaver for the Mac and some less-welcome changes to the Dynamic Island. iPhone 14 Plus launches and the smart home standard Matter officially hits a 1.0 release.

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• First iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders begin arriving to buyers
• Apple reminds customers about iPhone 14 Plus availability, in stores tomorrow
• iPhone 14 Plus reviews: Great battery life within a familiar hardware
• Ventura adds dynamic wallpaper and new screensaver as macOS 13 readies for release
• Apple isn’t selling its own lanyard for AirPods Pro 2; here are some other options
• Apple reportedly agrees to TSMC chip price increase after saying it wouldn’t
• iOS 16.1 beta 4 now available as public release quickly approaches
• Apple-backed Matter smart home standard officially launches as iOS 16.1 adds support
• USB-C iPhone will be a legal requirement in Europe by 2024, as law finally passes
• Apple presses on with Will Smith film ‘Emancipation,’ theatrical and TV+ release set

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Benjamin and Zac have more to say about the iPhone 14 Pro, with another week of usage under their belts. They also dissect what’s new in the iOS 16.1 beta including the policy changes surrounding Stage Manager on iPad. There’s also rumors about the hardware products we expect to see before the end of the year, and whether they’ll arrive via an October media event or press release.

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• Tim Cook picks up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management while in Italy
• Apple Watch Ultra tested in the Scottish Highlands with 61-mile hike and beautiful views
• iPhone 14 Pro camera: It passed the travel photography test with flying colors [Diary]
• iOS 16.1 public beta 3 now available with Stage Manager for more iPad Pro models
• Tim Cook travels through Europe to visit ‘Ted Lasso’ cast, pet dogs, drink beer, and more
• Apple Music Classical app references again spotted in iOS code, as deadline approaches
• iOS 16.1 to feature ‘Satellite Connection Demo’ for iPhone 14 users
• AirPods Pro 2 scans reveal potential hidden purpose of new lanyard loop
• iOS 16.1 beta 3 now lets users switch between wallpaper sets in the Settings app
• Apple expands Stage Manager to non-M1 iPads, removes external display support from all models
• Apple Watch Ultra impresses in durability, Depth app, and battery life testing
• Gurman: 15-inch MacBook Air, new Mac Pro, updated HomePod, and more expected for 2023
• iPhone users continue to complain of battery life issues after installing iOS 16
• Gurman: Upcoming Apple product announcements could come as press releases, not an October Event
• Hands-on with Apple Watch Ultra: First impressions and gallery
• While Apple chases NFL Sunday Ticket deal, Apple Music is announced as the new sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show

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Benjamin and Zac give their hands-on impressions with all the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro, including the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display and new camera system. We also discuss some of the launch-day bugs going around, test Apple Wallet Order tracking, and the surprising internal design change to the iPhone 14 that helps with repairability.

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• Apple releases iOS 16.0.2 to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shake bug, copy and paste permission, more
• iOS 16.1 beta 2 no longer wants your permission to paste every single time
• Halide adds iPhone 14 Pro support for 48MP images, new depth capture features, more
• iPhone 14 Pro: This camera has range [Gallery]
• iPhone 14 internal redesign significantly reduces cost of cracked back glass repairs
• How Apple could expand iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island to Apple Pay, notifications, more
• Apple executive confirms incessant iOS 16 clipboard paste permission prompts are a bug

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Benjamin and Zac both have some stories to tell about their ordering experiences last Friday. Plus, iOS 9 and watchOS 9 are now available to the public and we recap all the significant features of Apple’s new operating systems. The beta train doesn’t stop with iOS 16.1 beta 1 also being available … and the first round of iPhone 14 reviews are out!

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• iOS 16 now available: Lock Screen customization, iMessage edit/undo send, much more
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• How to pair a new or existing Apple Watch with your new iPhone [New process]
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• Apple Watch Series 8 and SE 2 reviews: Body-temperature sensor explained, software features praised
• Travel photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 14 Pro’s new 48MP camera to the test
• iOS 16.1 beta brings battery percentage indicator to more iPhones
• Live Activities API returns with iOS 16.1 beta 1, here’s how it works
• iPhone users adopting iOS 16 faster than iOS 15
• iPhone 14 reviews: Spend more for the iPhone 14 Pro, or less for the iPhone 13
• iPhone 14 Pro: Here are all the apps and features the Dynamic Island works with at launch
• iOS 16 can instantly remove the background from any image, here’s how
• Apple Watch Ultra battery tidbits: mAh capacity and LTE impact

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