We're not beyond giving Apple some attention here at the Android Police podcast, especially during a week where the company decided to tease a $3,500 VR headset. Indeed, the road to popularization is long and filled with deep potholes, but the company is taking a chance on it in neglect of its other major existing platforms — arguably harming the Apple user experience by raising the already-high walls surrounding its garden. This week, we have XDA-Developer Apple Editor Mahmoud Itani on our show to discuss. Also, our own Stephen Schenck and his 2 million Reddit Karma.

03:05 | Apple's seed

• Hands-on: The Apple Vision Pro is best AR and VR experience I've ever tried (and I've tried many) (xda-developers.com)
• iOS 17 beta 1 hands-on: A buggy delight that further alienates Android users
• Apple is going to let you use your iPhone as a smart display with new Standby feature
• iPadOS 17 brings interactive widgets, enhanced lock screen, Health app, and more
• watchOS 10: Smart Stack, new features, and everything you need to know
• iOS 17 might just make iPhone owners hate green bubbles less

43:31 | Chaff

• Reddit looks set to kill third-party clients with multimillion dollar fees
• Apollo for Reddit is shutting down - The Verge
• It’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too - The Verge
• Android 14: News, features, leaks, and what's new in Beta 3
• Android 14’s new lock screen customization is live in Beta 3

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