Apple Sports, Apple Vision Pro, and a Smart Ring on the AppleInsiderPodcast

Apple has proven that it's sports mad by making a slightly crazy new app, while Apple Vision Pro is still giving up secrets, and we may -- or may not -- be about to get another new Apple platform.

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Links from the Show:

Sports!

• Hands on: Apple Sports brings a limited experience to tracking your favorite teams
• Apple designed its new Sports app to be fast and simple
• Apple brings live scores to new Apple Sports app
• Experience MLS on Apple Vision Pro, including a 3D special
• Apple's 3D video cameras spotted during NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Quantum iMessage

• Apple is hardening iMessage encryption now to protect it from a threat that doesn't exist yet

Apple Vision Pro

• Apple Vision Pro Travel Case review: too-expensive precision cushioning
• Hands on with Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical inserts
• Apple Vision Pro followup could be 18 months away

Rumors

• New iPhone 16 Pro colors rumored to include yellow and gray
• After years of research, an Apple smart ring may be imminent
• New AirPods Max rumored to hit shelves in 2024 without giant feature changes
• New iPad sizes detailed in anonymous leak

iOS 17.4 beta 4

• Everything new in iOS 17.4 beta 4

iPhone

• Apple says the iPhone 15 battery is more durable than it originally thought

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:36) - Where's Wes's Apple Vision Pro
• (08:10) - Apple Sports
• (23:06) - Apple Vision Pro experiences
• (26:59) - Messages security
• (34:01) - EU compliance
• (38:03) - Catching up with Apple Vision Pro
• (46:35) - Apple Vision Pro 2
• (50:49) - Apple Smart Ring
• (52:02) - Apple Smart Ring
• (54:52) - Eco system
• (54:53) - iPhone colors
• (56:49) - AirPods Max
• (59:05) - Thin iPads
• (01:03:35) - iOS 17.4

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