Fun and games on Apple Vision Pro plus Apple's next releases on the AppleInsider Podcast

Diving in deep into the details of using Apple Vision Pro for work and for all the entertainment it's bringing us -- plus a peek ahead to what Apple devices should be coming next.

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Links from the Show:

Apple Vision Pro

• Unsurprisingly, Mark Zuckerberg believes Meta Quest 3 is the 'better product, period'
• Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 compared - Displays, prices & graphics
• Apple Vision Pro now has 1,000 native apps on the visionOS App Store
• Apple Vision Pro could take four generations to perfect
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in Apple Vision Pro aren't cooking your brain
• For now, Apple Arcade may be the best place for spatial Apple Vision Pro games

Spring Apple event predictions

• New iPad, MacBook Air, Mac mini: What to expect from a spring Apple event

iOS 18 and AI

• New rumor claiming iOS 18 redesign is inspired by Apple Vision Pro is in the wrong order
• Apple buys domain suggesting generative AI additions may come to iWork
• Apple's M4 and A18 to have more powerful Neural Engines for iOS 18 AI features

Misc

• Jon Stewart became a problem for Apple TV+
• Sports Night on Amazon Prime
• FCC commissioner cries antitrust again after Beeper Mini debacle
• EU backs down, won't force Apple to open iMessage to rivals
• Rumored screen-equipped HomePod appears in tvOS beta references
• Apple Music has you covered for Valentine's Day with two new stations

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:08) - Previously...
• (02:14) - Text clarity
• (05:54) - Meta Quest 3 is better
• (11:26) - Work and comfort
• (13:56) - Meta Quest 3 is better
• (19:42) - Apple Vision Pro is fast
• (22:16) - AVP games
• (27:08) - AVP 4
• (29:34) - Health
• (33:30) - Returning AVP
• (36:06) - New Apple devices coming
• (39:16) - iPad man
• (41:56) - Travel bag
• (45:17) - Eco system
• (46:31) - Apple software
• (57:29) - Jon Stewart and Apple TV+
• (01:02:07) - EU and iMessage
• (01:05:17) - Apple Vision Pro vs HomePod
• (01:06:45) - Love Station

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