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Jun 2023
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Upgrade 463: Respect the Tripod

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Jason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's a lot of WWDC follow-up, and Jason reviewed new Macs! And it's all coming to you live from Jason's garage.

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“Thunderbolt Dock Surf Shop” by Upgrade
Upgrade @ WWDC 2023: Live from Apple Park - YouTube
iOS 17 Reminders App Can Automatically Sort Your Groceries Into Categories - MacRumors
Apple's Notes App Now Lets You Create Links Between Notes - MacRumors
Apple’s new Proton-like tool can run Windows games on a Mac - The Verge
With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories
iOS 17 Can Automatically Clean Up Verification Codes That Clog Up Messages App - MacRumors
Integrate with motorized iPhone stands using DockKit - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer
Eyes (and head) on with the Apple Vision Pro – Six Colors
Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM
Apple still aiming to release a more affordable version of Vision Pro by the end of 2025 - 9to5Mac
Vision Pro developer kits will help devs get their apps ready before launch | Ars Technica
Vision Pro to Get Even More Human-Like 'Spatial Personas' for FaceTime - MacRumors
How Apple Vision Pro Works With the Mac - MacRumors
A Developer's View of Vision Pro - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer
Will There Be A Cheaper Apple Vision? How Apple Can Lower Cost of New Headset - Bloomberg
M2 Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line – Six Colors
15-inch MacBook Air review: Sometimes bigger is better – Six Colors
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2023 - YouTube
Apple Highlights Vision Pro's Accessibility Features with Head, Wrist, and Index Finger Controls - MacRumors
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