On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, we interview independent Apple pundit Rene Ritchie and discuss the Apple VR headset, what he hopes to see in future versions of iPhone, and whether iMessage lock-in is Apple's problem.

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As China seems poised to get the Apple Vision Pro, we've had a whole range of new Elgato devices ranging from game capture to webcam, plus the iPad Air may cost more than we think -- and the M4 Macs will be here before we know it. 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!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:A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon New 12.9-inch iPad Air may not be a large-screen bargainWhen to expect every Mac to get the AI-based M4 processorElgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamersApple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partnersApple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in halfApple's iOS 18 AI will be on-device preserving privacy, and not server-sideApple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNoteGame emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversiesAdobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smartsSupport 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
(00:46) - Apple Vision Pro UK
(01:58) - Apple Vision Pro China
(08:44) - iPads coming
(18:24) - Mac M4
(26:18) - AI
(40:36) - Elgato Neo
(49:00) - Game emulators


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Game emulators, iPad Air screens, and Elgato's new range on the AppleInsider podcast

It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are. 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:SaneBox: Go to sanebox.com/insider to start a two-week free trial of the AI email management tool and get $25 credit too.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW: EmulatorsApple now allows classic game emulators on the App StoreRetro's back: the best wrap-around game controllers for your iPhoneFind MyGoogle's Apple-friendly Find My Devices network launching in ApriliPadsTwo more new iPads spotted in regulatory databaseNew iPads Pro, iPad Air, and USB-C accessories expected in early MayOLED display upgrade for 2024 iPad Pro teased in iOS 17.5 betaAIApple licenses millions of Shutterstock images to train its AI modelsiOS 18 rumored to have a mysterious Safari Browsing Assistant featureFalse Flag: Social media erupts over Apple's predictive text Palestine blunderApple Vision ProApple teases more Immersive Video dinosaurs for Apple Vision Pro coming soonApple spotlights how businesses are adopting the Apple Vision ProNo, you won't get a black eye from Apple Vision ProBest Apple Vision Pro third-party apps in April 2024
(00:00) - Intro
(00:30) - Apple Vision Pro black eyes
(09:30) - More dinosaurs
(16:14) - Best Apple Vision Pro apps
(24:40) - Where are our iPads?
(33:25) - Apple's mastery of logistics
(39:53) - Emulators
(50:07) - iPhone AI


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Black eyes, dinosaurs and Apple's mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast

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
(01:02:55) - Arc The Browser Company
(01:16:25) - Outro


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Apple Robots, Apple anniversaries, and the good and bad of Spatial Video on the AppleInsider Podcast

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
(32:21) - WG in London
(37:01) - Apple Ring
(45:35) - HomeKit Secure Routers
(51:35) - Apple TV+ anniversary


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WWDC, Apple Ring, and five years of Apple TV+ on the AppleInsider Podcast

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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Special Interview with Rene Ritchie on Apple VR, iPhone 14 and iMessage Controversy

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