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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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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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