AppleInsider Podcast Slide Over, Apple Glasses, and the Underdogs, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Oct 10, 2025
Apple is reinstating Slide Over on iPad, making multitasking easier than ever. The conversation turns to Apple Glasses, with speculations on the future of augmented reality. There's buzz around potential management changes, including who might succeed Tim Cook. The discussion dives into the removal of the controversial ICEBlock app amid legal pressures, sparking a debate on tech companies and government compliance. Plus, the hosts unpack the charm of the Underdogs and their battle against Windows' infamous Blue Screen of Death.
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Traveling With An 11-Inch iPad
- William recounts using an 11-inch iPad while traveling and deciding he needs a bigger screen.
- He says the experience convinced him to want a larger iPad Pro for future work.
Vision Pro Path Beats Foldable Hype
- Wesley argues Vision Pro and pass-through AR are a more realistic long-term platform than foldable phones.
- He sees the Vision Pro lineage evolving into form-fitting, all-day AR wearables before true transparent AR glasses arrive.
Clarifying What Counts As Augmented Reality
- Wesley distinguishes between true augmented reality and simple heads-up displays that just show a static image.
- He defines AR as placing interactive digital objects in the real world relative to the environment, not merely a display in front of the eye.
