Apple prepping new Vision Air, thinner Apple Watch, and more M4 Macs! (CultCast #652)
Jun 21, 2024
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Exploring upcoming Apple products like a more affordable Vision Air and sleeker Apple Watch. Apple's development of a cheaper AR headset and future hardware innovations. High demand for Nvidia GPUs and iOS 15 updates. Insights on iOS 18 features and Mac OS beta enhancements.
Redesigned MacBook Pro offers portability and high performance with a multi-touch bar.
Apple aims for a more affordable Vision AR headset and thinner M4 MacBook Pro designs.
iOS 18 introduces innovative features but faces challenges with buggy behavior and complexity.
Deep dives
MacBook Pro Redesign and Multi-Touch Bar
The new MacBook Pro introduces a significant redesign that combines portability with high performance. The overall volume of the device has been drastically reduced, resulting in a powerful creative tool. A standout feature is the multi-touch bar that offers a more intuitive way to interact with content, enhancing both performance and portability.
Cheaper Apple Vision AR Headset and Future Launch Updates
Apple is fast-tracking a more affordable version of the Vision AR headset to address the high price of the current model. This scaled-back device aims to be on the market sooner than expected, with a focus on reducing weight and price. Additionally, there are reports of upcoming launches, including a new M4 MacBook Pro possibly before 2024, indicating a shift towards thinner designs in various Apple products.
iOS 18 Features and Customization Challenges
iOS 18 introduces features like free app icon placement on the home screen and recoloring options, along with a customizable control center. However, users face challenges with buggy behavior, such as icons shuffling unpredictably. The new Photos app redesign offers a scrollable view integrating various photo sections, aiming for user convenience but encountering complexity in practical usage.
Innovative Features in iOS 18
iOS 18 presents innovative features such as a screen bezel animation triggered by pressing the volume button, allowing home screen app labels to be hidden for a cleaner look. The flashlight width can now be adjusted, and a virtual power button is added to the control center for convenience. The settings menu now includes a search function that provides relevant suggestions based on past usage, enhancing user experience.
The Rise and Fall of MoviePass
The podcast episode delves into the history of MoviePass, from its visionary mission to its eventual bankruptcy due to mismanagement and corporate greed. Initially offering unlimited movie theater access for a low monthly fee, MoviePass revolutionized movie ticketing but ultimately succumbed to unsustainable business practices. Despite its downfall, MoviePass paved the way for subscription-based movie models adopted by theaters like AMC and Regal, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
This week, rumors are swirling of a cheaper Vision Air, a thinner Apple Watch and faster M4 Macs! Also, we’ll dive deep into the iOS 18 Developer Beta so you don’t have to.
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A cheaper version of Apple’s Vision augmented reality headset has reportedly been fast-tracked. The goal is supposedly to have the scaled-back device on the market by next year.
The Apple Watch Series 10 might adopt a thinner design with a bigger display. Reportedly, Apple will bump the chassis size from 41mm and 45mm to 45mm and 49mm.
Apple could refresh its MacBook Pro lineup with M4 chips as soon as Q4 2024. Based on supply-chain checks, panel shipments for the 14-inch and 16-inch models will start in Q3 2024.
After spending a few days trying out all the new features in iOS 18, I think it really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. However, hands-on testing shows there’s a lot that needs cleaned up before September, when it’s expected to ship.
MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the visionary mission of its cofounders, its impressive early success as an innovative movie ticketing model, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.
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