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480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon

Oct 9, 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss their preferences for orange juice, delve into the topic of fruit preferences, and share humorous banter. They also talk about a sale for their merchandise and a video featuring an inflatable tube man. The speaker shares their positive experience with Wild Grain, a subscription box service for frozen breads and pastas. They discuss Google's Pixel phone update policy and speculate on the implications for the Android phone business. The speakers also discuss the transition to Apple Silicon, the benefits of using Express VPN, frustrations with customer support forums, improvements in Photoshop, and whether to visit the Apple Store or wait for an iPhone Pro Max preorder. They also mention a follow-up article by John Gruber and ways to send in questions and feedback.
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Quick takeaways

  • Developers will need an Apple Silicon Mac to develop for the new VisionOS platform, indicating a possible future transition to Apple Silicon-only Mac OS.
  • The release of Mac widgets has sparked debate, with some finding them useful while others argue that the Mac already offers alternatives to access the same information.

Deep dives

New VisionOS beta requires Apple Silicon for development

In the latest VisionOS beta, Apple has made it clear that developers will need to have an Apple Silicon Mac in order to develop for the new platform. This decision has sparked some controversy, with some people expressing frustration at the need to upgrade their Macs. However, others see this as a logical step, considering that Apple is transitioning all their platforms to Apple Silicon. It's worth noting that this requirement may be a sign of things to come, as we might see Mac OS become Apple Silicon-only in the future.

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