Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues.
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- iOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple Maps
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- How Apple is making sure Vision Pro doesn’t end up like Google Glass
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- iOS 17.5 expands Puzzles collection with leaderboards and new ‘Quartiles’ word game
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- iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro
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