Cheaper Vision Pro leaks + why Europe WILL NOT get Apple Intelligence (CultCast #653)

Jun 28, 2024

This podcast episode covers leaks on Apple Watch Series 10 with a larger display, challenges in making a cheaper Vision headset, new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and why Apple Intelligence won't come to Europe. Also, discussions on Apple's repair support for third-party displays, unexpected podcast encounters, and humorous musings about a Costco greeter job.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Product promotion, donation shoutout, and brief news discussion

04:01 • 2min

Apple Watch Series 10 Leaks and Apple Vision Pro Updates

05:38 • 13min

iOS 15 Beta 2 Features and Updates

18:59 • 17min

Discussion on AirPods fit and a mention of a previous podcast episode

35:47 • 3min

Unexpected Podcast Encounters and Apple's Repair Support

38:45 • 16min

Discussion on Apple Intelligence in WWDC keynote and humorous musings on a Costco greeter job

55:12 • 6min

Casual Banter, Podcast Names, and East Coast Rudeness

01:00:47 • 2min

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This week, details on the cheaper Apple Vision Pro, leaked Apple Watch Series 10, more new features in iOS 18, and why Apple Intelligence isn’t coming to the European Union!

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This week’s stories:

Leaked Apple Watch Series 10 renders reveal bigger display

Alleged CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 have leaked online, revealing its 2-inch display.

Apple’s cheaper Vision headset might require a tethered iPhone or Mac

The company’s engineers are struggling to reduce costs without affecting the headset’s key features.

iOS 18 beta 2: All the new features and changes

Following a two-week gap since the first iOS 18 beta release, Apple seeded the second developer beta of the OS. The new build packs many more features missing from the initial release.
YouTube: How to Make a Great Custom Home Screen

MacRumors: iOS 18 to Bring These 5 New Features to AirPods Pro

iOS 18 promises to make your AirPods Pro experience better with a handful of sophisticated new capabilities that draw from machine learning improvements and AI enhancements.

Your iPhone will soon work better with third-party displays and batteries

Apple will improve support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries later this year.

Bloomberg: Apple Won’t Roll Out Apple Intelligence to EU Over Regulatory Concerns

Apple Inc. is withholding a raft of new technologies from hundreds of millions of consumers in the European Union, citing concerns posed by the bloc’s regulatory attempts to rein in Big Tech.