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(00:00) - Intro
(00:30) - Apple Vision Pro black eyes
(09:30) - More dinosaurs
(16:14) - Best Apple Vision Pro apps
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The Apple Car is gone but instead Apple is said to be working on robots. It's all a long way from Apple's origins this week in 1976, and even quite a long way from the original iPad which in 2010 was the last product announced by Steve Jobs. Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Backblaze: Visit backblaze.com/appleinsider for a fully-featured, no-risk free trial of the online backup service.Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half priceLINKS FROM THE SHOW: Apple RoboticsApple's next big thing could be a home robotAnniversariesComputing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 48 years ago, todayApple's iPad is still showing the world how to do tablets, 14 years later - April 3Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro's first new immersive video in months is 5 minutes of old soccer clipsSpatial Personas adds 3D calling to FaceTime on Apple Vision ProDestroying the web as a service 
 Arc promises to "browse for you" by eliminating the middle man and present information directly to you. The company doesn't have a business model or a way to make money. It just scrapes data from websites and presents it to users.The Browser Company poaches Apple Safari design team memberMisc.Apple Savings APY to decrease for first time on April 3Beats Solo 4 release imminent with FCC regulator listingApple Pencil 3 could have new squeeze gestureiPhone 16 Pro may get new colors using iPhone 15 glass technology

(00:00) - Intro
(00:44) - Getting down with Apple Services
(03:30) - Robots
(16:40) - Losing digital films
(19:54) - Apple anniversary
(22:42) - Pirates of Silicon Valley
(27:40) - iPad anniversary
(39:45) - Apple Vision Pro
(52:27) - Where is the Apple Vision Pro content?
(57:45) - Spatial personas
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We now have a date for WWDC 2024, we have perhaps more idea than ever of just what it will cover, and we have ever increasing rumors of a smart Apple Ring. All we need now is the release of new iPads. Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderLinks from the show: "VVVDC24"Greg Joswiak has given a not-so subtle hint about what will be at WWDCWWDC 2024 will show off Apple's AI efforts on June 10Upcoming iOS 18 to offer more customizable home screenApple's big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App StoreApple may not release its own generative chatbot in iOS 18Apple AI, visionOS 2.0, iOS 18: What to expect from Apple during WWDC 2024 on June 10Apple RingApple's Smart Ring may be able to spot when you snap your fingersHomeKit Secure RoutersApple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple's next wearableApple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure RoutersApple TV+ 5 years laterApple TV+ was announced five years ago on March 25, 2019'Severance' season two is still in production, but release date is still unclearWhere are the new iPads?Apple forgot it's already released iPadOS 17.4.1Time permitting: DOJ lawsuitApple responds to DOJ antitrust lawsuit by refuting every claimPhil Schiller will be Apple's ecosystem defender for quite some timeAirPods & Apple Watch market share insight opens debate on consumer choiceMiscUnder the Radar podcastYoinkAlfred 5RaycastKeyboard MaestroAppleInsider+Drafts 5BBEditFinal DraftPagesOmniOutlinerPretextAffinity PublisheriA WriterCanva's Affinity deal will shake the Adobe status quoSupport the show: Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com
(00:00) - Intro
(01:06) - WWDC
(10:04) - Customizing iOS
(22:48) - Mac Studio at WWDC
(26:55) - iPads and Apple Vision Pro
(30:59) - Apple Vision Pro
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Apple is underfire from the DOJ, the EU and Epic Games, plus there's no new IPad yet and solely for subscribers, but it sounds as if there is a lot to look forward to with forthcoming AirPods and maybe AirPods Max. Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Backblaze: Visit backblaze.com/appleinsider for a fully-featured, no-risk free trial of the online backup service.Fast Growing Trees: Visit fast-growing-trees.com/appleinsider to an additional 15% off plants and trees, even the many already discounted to half priceLinks from the Show: 
Regulation everywhereUS DOJ attacks nearly every aspect of Apple's business in massive antitrust suitSpotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to ECApple says 'stay tuned' to free app developers in the EU worried about feesEU antitrust chief ready to get on Apple's case about fees and safety warningsEpic and allies are complaining about Apple's US App Store fees, while they charge about the sameApple Vision Pro audio compareListening on Apple Vision Pro: Audio Pods vs AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max
 ShiftCam LensUltra reviewShiftCam LensUltra Deluxe Kit review: Upgrade your iPhone photo shooting game
 Is 128GB "lots of storage"Apple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new iPhone 15 adRumorsiPhone 16 Pro: what to expect from Apple's fall 2024 flagship phonApple gearing up for fall launch of new two new AirPods modelsAirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max: Apple's personal audio lineup is set to inspire in 2024Apple's AI plansNew Apple AI training method retains privacy, and could make a future Siri more flexibleApple in talks to license Google Gemini AI for iPhonesApple's focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo, says analystApple is already being weirdly criticized for an AI effort that hasn't launched yetWhere are the new iPads?Apple's iPad Air & iPad Pro refresh rumored to arrive on March 26No iPad Air or iPad Pro announcement on March 26, says Gurman
 MiscApple will surrender less than a day of earnings to satisfy class action suitApple - Every SecondApple Vision Pro App Store now viewable from web browsers
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(00:00) - Intro
(01:46) - DOJ
(18:38) - Epic Games
(26:22) - EU
(31:22) - Audio comparison
(38:48) - Spatial Audio
(42:46) - HomePods
(45:24) - External lenses
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DOJ, Epic Games, EU, and no iPads just yet on the AppleInsider Podcast

PC users are switching to the Mac and even high-end Android owners are turning to the iPhone, and it's not just because of Apple's peculiar gift of Clash of Clans gems. Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on email
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:58) - M3 MacBook Air
(05:08) - Messages storage
(12:34) - MacBooks vs Chromebooks
(24:21) - Switchers to iPhone
(28:35) - Marker 6
(39:39) - OmniOutliner and Notes
(40:37) - TikTok
(48:25) - Clash of Gems or something
(49:47) - Apple AI ads
(53:39) - Oscars
(54:49) - EU
(57:55) - Apple as a company
(59:11) - Epic


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