Is Apple trying to boost revenue by truly embracing smart home products, or is it too late? Also, Jason reviews Kindles while lamenting the current state of e-readers, and the Vision Pro gets new accessories and a music video by The Weeknd!

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Kuo: Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026, with AI features - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Apple 'evaluating' idea of releasing a TV set again - 9to5Mac

2024 Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Review: No perfect choices – Six Colors

Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro - Apple

Channel 4 launches Vision Pro streaming app with a Taskmaster environment - 9to5Mac

Review: Belkin Travel Bag and Head Strap for Vision Pro – Six Colors

Jason's gotten his hands on the M4 MacBook Pros, the M4 iMac, and a visionOS widescreen Mac display. (And we're both considering Mac mini purchases.) Plus: Apple's issues with new products, and the threat of huge EU fines.

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Apple Explores Push Into Smart Glasses With Internal Study - Bloomberg

Connected #526: At Least Mine Has Four Legs - Relay FM

iPad Accessory Integration Becomes the EU's Next Regulatory Feud With Apple - MacRumors

EU puts iPhone interoperability with watches and headphones on notice - The Verge

Apple to Face First EU Fine Under Bloc’s Digital Markets Act - Bloomberg

M4/M4 Pro MacBook Pro review: Brighter, clearer, faster – Six Colors

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Apple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom - 9to5Mac

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Scoring our very weird draft, The new Mac mini and MacBook Pro announcements, Apple's latest financial results, our reactions to Image Playground and Genmoji betas, and pondering the actual job of a CEO.

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We kick off a busy week by analyzing the new M4 iMac, the arrival of two different waves of Apple Intelligence, and Jason's review of the iPad mini, but we'll have to wait a week to score our draft because there's more yet to come!

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Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple

Apple Intelligence .1 Review: A small start of something big? – Six Colors

Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains Apple Intelligence Delays, Siri’s Future and More | WSJ - YouTube

Apple releases second wave of Intelligence features via new developer betas – Six Colors

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This week we recommend some TV shows, differentiate between types of vaporware, and break down the new iPad mini and Amazon Kindles. Then, Myke and Jason try to predict exactly what Apple might announce later this month.

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Tim Cook on Apple Intelligence, Vision Pro and More Bets The Company Believes Will Pay Off - WSJ

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iPad Mini 7 Has Display Hardware Changes That Likely Fix Jelly Scrolling - MacRumors

Amazon’s new Kindle family includes the first color Kindle - The Verge

The future of the Kindle with Panos Panay | The Vergecast - YouTube

The last Kindle with page-turn buttons is dead – Six Colors

2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors

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What AirPods Adaptive mode is for, Apple's first immersive narrative film, tricky executive retention efforts, the Vision products roadmap, Apple TV+ goes to Amazon channels, and the trouble with iPhone 16 Camera Control.

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Apple Tweaks Screen Recording App Permissions to Decrease Popup Frequency in macOS Sequoia 15.1 - MacRumors

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Apple’s Dan Riccio, Key Executive in Both the Jobs and Cook Eras, to Retire - Bloomberg

New iPhone SE 4 case leak highlights three things to expect - 9to5Mac

Apple Smart Home Plans: New OS, Smart Displays, Vision Pro Integration, Robots - Bloomberg

“Submerged” brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro – Six Colors

The Making of Submerged | Apple Vision Pro - YouTube

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Apple debuts the first scripted film captured in Apple Immersive Video - Apple

Apple TV+ Coming to Amazon Prime Video as Subscription Add On – Hollywood Reporter

iPhone 16 Pro review: Control before Intelligence – Six Colors

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College students used Meta’s smart glasses to dox people in real time - The Verge

We discuss how Apple is so influential that even its simplest moves can make or break companies and industries. Also: Apple plans a big Halloween week, and there's an immersive thriller coming to Vision Pro.

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Alleged M4 MacBook Pro Unboxing Video Reveals These Four Upgrades - MacRumors

Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1 - 9to5Mac

Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28 - 9to5Mac

Apple Readies iPhone SE 4, Upgraded iPad Air for Early 2025 - Bloomberg

iPhone SE 4 to feature Apple’s first 5G modem, A18 chip, more

Submerged — Official Trailer | Apple Vision Pro - YouTube

Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps? - The New York Times

I Do Not Care About Impediments to a Creepy Growth Hacking Technique – Pixel Envy

Did Godzilla just step on a bad idea? – Six Colors

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iOS 18.1 adds new selfie option for iPhone 16 Camera Control - 9to5Mac

Amnesia App Offers Easy Way to Get Rid of Monthly Access Reminders for Screen Capture Apps - MacRumors

Masimo founder resigns as CEO after removal from board – Six Colors

Masimo Has a New Boss - Bloomberg

Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution - 9to5Mac

Kuo: 2025 Apple Vision Pro to Get M5 Chip and Apple Intelligence - MacRumors

Apple Intelligence Features Expected to Roll Out in This Order Between iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.4 [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: New Model Reflects Slowing Pace of Innovation - Bloomberg

Apple Movies Won’t Be Coming To Theaters Anytime Soon - Bloomberg

Meta Steps Up Pressure on Apple Vision With Orion AR Glasses and Cheaper Quest 3 - Bloomberg

Meta and Apple: Same game, different rules – Six Colors

Exclusive: We tried Meta's AR glasses with Mark Zuckerberg - The Verge - YouTube

The WILDEST Tech I’ve Ever Tried - Meta Orion - Austin Evans - YouTube

An Interview with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth About Orion and Reality Labs – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Jason and Myke share their first thoughts about the iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10, live and in person!

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Apple Seeds First iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Public Betas With Apple Intelligence - MacRumors

Apple Intelligence will support German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, and Vietnamese in 2025 | TechCrunch

Balatro+ Is Coming to Apple Arcade on September 26th - MacStories

Apple Leaks New Mac Mini With 5 USB-C Ports - MacRumors

Failed To Personalise the software update… - Apple Community

Kuo: Apple Watch Ultra 3 and new Apple Watch SE are set for 2025 - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch blood pressure feature delayed by Series 10 design

iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays - MacRumors

Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: a small camera update makes a big difference - The Verge

Pro tip: The iPhone has a discoverability problem – Six Colors

All of Apple's new operating systems are here, and we discuss our favorite new features--and acknowledge the elephant waiting in the wings. We also spend a little time celebrating the tenth birthday of both Upgrade and Six Colors.

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Apple's Johny Srouji confirms all iPhone 16 models have 8GB RAM, more details - 9to5Mac

Apple Makes iPhone 16 Batteries Easier to Replace to Comply With EU Law - MacRumors

Apple Charging 20% More to Replace Batteries in iPhone 16 Pro Models - MacRumors

iPhone 16 Pro offers significantly faster 5G speeds thanks to new modem - 9to5Mac

Apple AirPods Pro granted FDA approval to serve as hearing aids | TechCrunch

Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA clearance - The Verge

Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog | WIRED

iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors

iOS 18 Review: Your iPhone, your way – Six Colors

iPadOS 18 Review (ish): Math notes, calculator, and weird tab bars – Six Colors

Ten. – Six Colors

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From the iPhone 16 to the Apple Watch Series 10 to the AirPods 4 to the other AirPods 4, and with the release of Apple Intelligence hanging over it all, we break down the announcements from the September Apple Event.

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