292 - Vision Pro, Bad and Good - With Guest Dylan Stewart, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Dylan Stewart, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig.Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 2 is released. Our guest Dylan has the Vision Pro and did an unboxing last week. He gives us his review and thoughts. YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap.The Windows world officially has 3 apps, goodbye iTunes for Windows. Plus more.

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Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 2 is released.  Apple Releasing iOS 17.4 in March With These New Features and Changes 

Apple Seeds Second iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes 

Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta 

Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers 

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers 

Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers 

iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments

Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 With Fix for Text Bug 

Apple Releases watchOS 10.3.1 With Bug Fixes 

 

Our guest Dylan has the Vision Pro and did an unboxing last week. He gives us his review and thoughts. Here is his unboxing video. Unboxing the Vision Pro

We find out his likes and dislikes and maybe a demo. 

Bad

 Difficult to share with others

Keyboard

Battery pack - not battery life

Non-Spatial Apps - from Appl e (Calendar)

Persona

Good

Watching videos is amazing

Siri and dictation work well

iPad Apps

Ability to be productive/multi-tasking in an infinite environment

Ability to toggle from immersive to

Vision Pro news

YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap 

Apple Shares Vision Pro User Guide and Dozens of Support Documents With Useful Tips

PSA: You'll Have to Visit an Apple Store If You Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode

Vision Pro Demo Appointments Begin Today at All Apple Stores in U.S.

This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new ‘Spatial Computing Center of Excellence’

The Windows world officially has 3 apps, goodbye iTunes for Windows. 

Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps 

Apple Redesigns iCloud App for Windows

News

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Apple's 2024 Swift Student Challenge Now Live 

Apple TV+ Previews 2024 Lineup of Shows and Films 

Bluesky Social Network Ditches Invite Codes, Opens Registrations to All

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Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios

 

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Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet

Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com

About our Guest

Dylan Stewart first discovered Apple computers and technology in 1981, and ever since then has loved pushing its boundaries to create the simple out of the complex. 

In 2001 Dylan founded 2 Smart Techies, a Mac and PC computer consultation company that would set the stage for his future. As it grew, he grew. Along the way, Dylan was dubbed the MacWhisperer, and became the go-to guru for Los Angeles and beyond.

Over the past 20 years, Dylan has hosted podcasts, live trainings and seminars, and online courses.  He has recently created the MacWhisperer Monthly Membership to help technology enthusiasts of all ages and technical abilities to improve their skills, and to their tool chests, and take their technology to the next level. CLICK HERE to sign up. 

Find Dylan on YouTube, TikTok , Facebook , Linked IN, Instagram:  and X/Twitter: @macwhisperer