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Vision ProFilesBeta 3 details and Chamber MusicMarty speaks about what’s really in the Vision 26 Beta 3 release and shares an app for chamber music.Beta 3 detailsSystem & App Fixes Apps crash less often and run more smoothly. App updates and downloads are more reliable now. Pop-ups and menus behave better and appear where they should. Game & Control Improvements Game controllers work better, including smoother switching between hand tracking and controllers. You can move app windows again after using a game controller.2025-07-0910 min
Vision ProFilesPatents and Industry Engagement on the Apple Vision ProMarty Dave and Eric talk about new ways industry is using AVP, employees are using it to improves their trade, and new changes from Beta 3Apple Seeds Third watchoS 26 and visionS 26 Developer Betashttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/07/apple-seeds-watchos-26-beta-3/ Developer Release noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notesApple acquires firm to aid Vision ProApple buys two firms to improve Apple Intelligence, Apple Vision Prohttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/07/apple-buys-two-eu-firms-to-improve-apple-intelligence-apple-vision-proApple invents a Predictive Touch Detection S...2025-07-0857 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: 9meters best Vision Pro appsMarty talks about the 9meters article on the best Vision Pro apps for 2025The Best Apple Vision Pro Apps to Download in 2025https://9meters.com/technology/vr/best-apple-vision-pro-apps-2025 ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com. Website: ThePodTalk.Net 2025-07-0707 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: Apple surveys AVP usersMarty talks about the recent story of Apple surveying Vision Pro users about their satisfaction with the product and their use of other VR/AR headsets, including glasses. Apple Surveys Vision Pro Users About Competing Headsets and Smart Glasseshttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/30/apple-vision-pro-survey/ Our Music is from Beat Mecanik - “Touch of Funk” from the Free Music Archive, part of the Creative CommonsWe'd love to hear from our listeners! If you have ideas or want to join an episode, email us a...2025-07-0408 min
Old Mac GangAlways-on settings and appsGary, Chris, Peter and Marty talk about those apps or services on our devices that are start-up for our work.iPhone, iPad, Mac - The setting to delete those one-time verification codes from Apple Messages. https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-7166679-5-13351-17028-180721-7q65688c15How to change Macbook Wallpaper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqs0d5F-iCg iPhone - Live Photos - how to get the best of both. We can turn them off -or- set up a...2025-07-0337 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: Vehicle Motion Cues in AVP PatentMarty shares a new patent article regarding using motion cues in the Vision Pro to combat motion sickness for those using AVP on a train or plane.Future Apple Vision Pro headsets may use software trick to protect users from motion sicknesshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/01/future-apple-vision-pro-headsets-may-use-software-trick-to-protect-users-from-motion-sickness Music is from Beat Mekanik "Touch of Funk" from the Free Music Archive (Creative Commons)Email us at ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.comOur website is at ThePodTalk.Net 2025-07-0209 minVision ProFilesRumored AVP line-up and immersive cinematographyMarty, Eric, and Dave talk about the flood of stories from one rumor post about future Vision Pro devices and new video about editing immersive video.Product Prediction Kuo: Apple working on 7 head-mounted products, roadmap starts in 2025https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/29/apple-working-on-7-head-mounted-products/ After Vision Pro's Flop, Apple Doubles Down on Headsetshttps://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/06/after-vision-pros-flop-apple-doubles-down-on-headsets.html Samsung Headset PredictionsSamsung's Upcoming XR Headset Could Beat Apple Vision Pro With Sharper 3,800 PP| OLEDoS Displays, But A Smaller Field Of Vie...2025-07-011h 03
Vision ProFilesProNotes: Quo predicts Vision Pro headset lineupMarty talks about today’s announcement about Ming Chi Quo’s predictions of the line-up of future Vision Pro products ArticleKuo: Apple working on 7 head-mounted products, roadmap starts in 2025https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/29/apple-working-on-7-head-mounted-products/MacStockMacstockconferenceandexpo.com 50$ off with code “PODTALK50”Our music is from Beat Mekanik - “Touch of Funk” from the Free Music Archive, part of the Creative CommonsWe'd love to hear from our listeners! If you have ideas or want to join...2025-06-3009 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: AVP and colonoscopiesMarty presents some new announcements on how medical researchers are using the Vision Pro in diagnosing colorectal cancersMedtronic, Cosmo to conduct GI Genius trial on Apple Vision Prohttps://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-cosmo-gi-genius-apple-vision-pro-study/ Apple Vision Pro will help get to the bottom of colonoscopy cancer detectionhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/25/apple-vision-pro-will-help-get-to-the-bottom-of-colonoscopy-cancer-detection Rush University to Host Colonoscopy Study Using Apple Vision Prohttps://hitconsultant.net/2025/06/25/apple-vision-pro-and-medtronics-gi-genius-to-be-used-in-live-colonoscopies/ MacStockMacstockconferenceandexpo.comEmail us at: TheP...2025-06-2709 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: New Features on the VisionOS Beta 2Marty covers what has been identified as new features and bugs removed from the developer Beta 2 of VisionOS 26Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/23/apple-releases-second-developer-beta-for-visionos-26/ visionOS 26 Beta 2 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notes User Experience1. Mac Virtual Display “just works now”According to Reddit testers, the Vision Pro’s virtual display now connects smoother and automatically upon pairing with a Mac—no extra steps required vs Beta 1 clunkiness2. Larg...2025-06-2509 minVision ProFilesHow much for a Hot Lap Immersive?”Marty, Daniel, and Dave talk about today's Developer Beta 2, the new F1 Vision Pro trailer, and PSVR2 controllers.BetasApple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/23/apple-releases-second-developer-beta-for-visionos-26 NEWSVisionOS 26 proves Apple isn't treating the Vision Pro like a hobbyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91352884/apple-vision-pro-visionos-26PSVR2 Controllers Quest Gets a New Rival in Vision Pro, Now Supporting PSVR2 Controllers & More in VisionOS 26https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4lyJAxZltY...2025-06-2459 min
Vision ProFilesProNotes: PSVR2 Controller news - 6-22-25Marty and Eric review some recent tests of the PSVR@ controllers for Vision ProHow PSVR2 Sense controllers work on Apple Vision Prohttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/12/how-psvr2-sense-controllers-work-on-apple-vision-proFirst Look at PSVR 2 Sense Controllers Working on Vision Prohttps://www.roadtovr.com/first-look-vision-pro-psvr-2-sense-controllers/I tried Apple Vision Pro with PSVR2 Controllers and it's AMAZING!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=702AKubkmGEReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch t...2025-06-2309 minVision ProFilesPost-week WWDC Vision Pro rumors and newsDave, Eric, and Marty have a conversation about the week with Vision 26, news, and new apps. NEWS this weekReviews and PersonasvisionOS 26 keeps pushing Apple's newest platform toward the futurehttps://sixcolors.com/post/2025/06/visionos-26-keeps-pushing-apples-newest-platform-toward-the-future/My Virtual Avatar No Longer Looks Terrible in the Apple Vision Prohttps://www.wired.com/story/apples-vision-pro-personas-look-so-much-better/ Apple overhauls Vision Pro Personas feature, now with much higher-quality 3D avatarshttps://9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/apple-vision-pro-3d-spatial-personas-upgraded/ Adam Savage Reacts to Apple...2025-06-171h 01Old Mac GangWWDC announcements and reactionsMarty, Bob, Peter, and Chris provide their reactions to WWDC announcements, and the winner of the predictions pool.iOS 26Unified Liquid Glass Design: Stunning new design across lock screen, icons, widgets.Apple Intelligence: On-device AI with Genmoji, live translation, voicemail summaries, and call screening.Visual Intelligence: Tap-to-search from screenshots and screen content using AI.Revamped Messages: Group polls, conversation backgrounds, cash in chats, spam filters.Hold Assist in Phone App: AI waits on hold for you and alerts when an agent returns.2025-06-1250 minVision ProFilesWWDC Vision Pro AnnouncementsMarty, Eric, Dave, and Daniel talk about today's announcements at WWDC regarding new additions to VisionOS 26 Vision OS 26 – Headline FeaturesvisionOS 26 announced with spatial widgets, all-new Personas, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/visionos-26-announced-with-spatial-widgets-all-new-personas-more/ visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Prohttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/visionos-26-introduces-powerful-new-spatial-experiences-for-apple-vision-pro/ Spatial Photos on Vision Pro Are Getting a Volumetric Uparade for Greater Immersionhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/from-spatial-widgets-to-realistic-personas-all-the-visionos-updates-apple-announced-at-wwdc/ Apple Officially Announced visionOS 26 With Eye Scro...2025-06-101h 05Old Mac GangWWDC PredictionsMarty, Gary, Peter, and Chris speak about their wishes and predictions for next week’s WWDC keynote announcements. MacstockConferenceandExpo.com50$ discount code “PODTALK50”ThePodTalk.Net2025-06-0535 minVision ProFilesWWDC Predictions: A new coat of paintMarty, Eric, Daniel and Dave talk about recent immersive videos and their VisionOS predictions for WWDC Bono “Stories of Surrender” releasedBono's Stories of Surrender Becomes Apple's First Full-Length Immersive Documentaryhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/bonos-stories-of-surrender-becomes-apples-first-full-length-immersive-documentary/'Bono: Stories of Surrender' now streaming on Apple TV+, with an immersive Vision Pro editionhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/05/30/bono-stories-of-surrender-now-streaming-on-apple-tv/ D-Day: New Media ExperienceD-Day: The Camera Soldier Is A New Kind Of Documentary On Apple Vision Prohttps://www.uploadvr.com/d-day...2025-06-031h 09Old Mac GangOur favorite iPhone camera usesThe whole Old Mac Gang; Peter, Chris, Bob, Gary, and Marty talk about how they use their iPhone camera and tips to go with it.News for our demographic US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive orderhttps://www.engadget.com/mobile/us-libraries-cut-ebook-and-audiobook-lending-programs-following-trump-executive-order-205113868.html In AI news - a possible Siri competitor?https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/28/sky-ai-mac-app/Perplexity's New iOS Voice Assistant Works Where Siri Still Can'thttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/perplexity-voice-assistant-ios-app/With t...2025-05-2950 minVision ProFilesFuture Vision Pro possibilitiesEric and Marty are joined by David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS and we talk about the new immersive trailer of Bono’s feature length film as well as future Vision Pro possibilitiesBono Bonus ContentApple debuts Apple Vision Pro 'Bono: Stories of] Surrender' at Canneshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/20/apple-debuts-apple-vision-pro-bono-stories-of-surrender-at-cannesBono: Stories of Surrender (Bonus Content)https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bono-stories-of-surrender-immersive/umc.cmc.476rdiiy032587avqkafo07tyApple Smart GlassesApple To Launch Smart Glasses in 2026, Drops Watch Ca...2025-05-271h 11Old Mac GangApple Watch for seniorsThe Old Mac Gang, Peter, Chris, Bob, Gary, and Marty talk about the best uses of the Apple Watch for seasoned-citizens. Timers https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/timers-apdf448955b2/watchos Health - Afib https://support.apple.com/en-us/108375 Tips to shareGary: Find My to stay in contact with Family & FriendsChris: Quickly connect WiFi, Bluetooth and more using the iPhone Control Striphttps://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-turn-wifi-iphone-or-ipad-control-centerPeter: Apple Watch Widgets/Smart Stac...2025-05-2245 minVision ProFilesBono on BonoEric, Marty, and David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS, chat about the latest in Apple Vision Pro news regarding VP in the work environment, the RezMed Kontor head strap, Bono video news, and the latest in Vision Pro apps.Vision Pro Enthusiasm Fades as Buyers Experience Post-Purchase Regret, Report Revealshttps://www.retailnews.asia/vision-pro-enthusiasm-fades-as-buyers-experience-post-purchase-regret-report-reveals/ 'The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Prohttps://www.aol.com/price-contestants-were-off-thousands-172106754.htmlApple G...2025-05-201h 10Old Mac GangTech bags and travel jacketsMarty, Peter, Chris, Bob and Gary speak about their favorite tech bags and jackets for travel.Loop Switch 2https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch Some new Accessibility options for later this year:https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-unveils-powerful-accessibility-features-coming-later-this-year/ Question 1 - What is your favorite travel bag?Nomatic Backpack, and Timbuk2 Classic Messenger XSNomatic Backpackhttps://www.nomatic.com/products/the-nomatic-backpackTimbuk2 Classic Messenger Baghttps://www.timbuk2.com/products/2023-classic-messenger-bagRolling Laptop Case h...2025-05-1549 minVision ProFilesGet a baby, take some photosMarty, Eric, and Daniel talk about Mother’s Day Vision Pro promotion, new chip rumors, some AVP patent implications, and some new apps.I have a ResMed Kontor Head Straphttps://www.apple.com/shop/product/HS062B/A/resmed-kontor-head-strap-medium-large BETASvisionOS 2.5 (22O473) released todayhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/visionos-25-is-here-with-new-immersive-video-and-3d-movie-tab-in-apple-tv-appNew tab in Apple TV+ app on Vision Pro for immersive contenthttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/visionos-25-is-here-with-new-immersive-video-and-3d-movie-tab-in-apple-tv-app Apple Promotes Vision Pro in N...2025-05-131h 11Old Mac GangHardware hopes and next learningChris, Peter, and Marty share a few tips, what hardware they would like to see come from Apple, and what their next tech learning will be. Macstockconferenceandexpo.comCode "PODTALK50" gets you 50$ off ThePodTalk.Net2025-05-0851 minVision ProFilesHill Climb ImmersiveEric and Marty are joined by David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS as we talk about Vision Pro Air rumors and share some great apps.This Week’s BetaVisionOS developer beta 2.5.4 - Developer Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_5-release-notes Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5 - 9to5MacNew Apple Vision Pro immersive video puts you in the passenger seat of a record- breaking rally car hill climbhtt...2025-04-2946 minOld Mac GangEliminating subscription servicesMarty, Bob, Chris and Peter talk about the methods they use for remembering and removing subscription services on their Apple devicesIf you want to cancel a subscription from Applehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 6 Services to Help You Cancel Your Subscriptionshttps://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2022/subscription-cancel-services.htmlHow to find and cancel your unused subscriptionshttps://www.engadget.com/apps/how-to-find-and-cancel-your-unused-subscriptions-130036314.htmlTrack and Manage Subscriptions With These 8 Appshttps://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/saving-and-budgeting/a...2025-04-2440 minVision ProFilesI’ll take mine in Midnight BlueMarty and Eric talk about the extended rumors on Vision Pro 2+ along with new competitors and some great new appsBETASApple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and morehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/04/21/apple-releases-beta-3-for-visionos-2-5-tvos-18-5-and-more/visionOS 2.5 Beta 3 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_5-release-notes PATENTApple's patent application that covers Facial Expression https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/04/apples-patent-application-that-covers-facial-expression-creation-for-vision-pro-facetime-calls-surfaces-in-europe.html RUMORS ABOUT UPCOMING VISION HEADSETS...2025-04-2255 minOld Mac GangThe Apple Tips appThe Old Mac Gang talks about their favorite pieces of advice from the Apple Tips app.The Tips App features: • Quick Tips: Bite-sized guidance for using built-in apps (like Messages, Safari, Photos), navigating the OS, or customizing settings. • Themed Collections: Tips grouped into themes, like iPhone Essentials, What’s New in iOS/macOS, iCloud Basics, or Privacy and Security. • A Search Function: You can search for specific topics (e.g., “Screenshot,” “Widgets,” or “Stage Manager”). • Notifications: Occasionally, it’ll suggest checking out new tips after software updates. • Visual...2025-04-1733 minVision ProFilesVision Pro 2 and Apple Glass rumorsOn our 50th episode we welcome David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS . With Eric, Daniel, and Marty, we look at all this week's Vision Pro 2 and Vision Glass rumors, along with some new apps.NEWSThis week's developer Beta (VisionOS 2.5.2)https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_5-release-notesNEW Vision Pro 2? RumorsDodgy report claims Apple Vision Pro 2 arriving by April 2026 (8th)https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/08/dodgy-report-claims-apple-vision-pro-2-arriving-by-april-2026 Vision Pro 2 May Now Be in Production Ahead of Launch Later This Year (8th)2025-04-151h 08Old Mac GangRound robin questionsThe Old Mac Gang departs from the app/topic episodic style to a round robin questioning process where we each bring a question that everyone has to answer.Marty’s Question "If you were limited to using only one Apple device that you own, what would it be?"Chris’s Question Given the increasing complexity of Apple technology every year, how do we keep our computing experiences simple and productive, while at the same time appreciating the incremental improvements to Apple’s hardware and software? Gary’s Question ‘Tools’ w...2025-04-1042 minVision ProFilesApple Immersive Video UtilityMarty and Eric speak about betas, Apple’s new Immersive Video Utility, and Marty’s disdain for the YankeesThis Week’s BetavisionOs 2.5 Beta Out Nowhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-2-5-beta-out-now/Beta Release noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_5-release-notes PSA: Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro only available in US Englishhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/31/apple-intelligence-vision-pro-english/Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Prohttps...2025-04-0855 minVision ProFilesVision Pro Apple Intelligence - Don’t call me stupid!Marty, Eric and Daniel look at the latest Vision Pro clone from China, fall detection on Vision Pro, and some news and fun apps for you to explore.No new betaApple Vision Pro today with visionOS 2.4 visionOS 2.4 (22O238) out now. Everything else except for watchOS also updated. watchOS was out briefly, but then pulled.https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/apple-updates-all-its-operating-systems-brings-apple-intelligence-to-vision-pro/Apple Seeds visionOS 2.4 Release Candidate (RC)https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/24/apple-seeds-release-candidates-for-ios-184-macos-154Apple Intelligence and new spatial experiences come to Apple Vision Pro t...2025-04-011h 06Vision ProFilesShake-up at Vision ProEric and Marty talk about the shake-up of leadership at Apple, the new Release Candidate of VisionOS 2.4, and some cool apps.Apple Seeds visionOS 2.4 Release Candidate (RC)https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/24/apple-seeds-release-candidates-for-ios-184-macos-154Enhanced Guest User Feature for Vision Prohttps://www.macobserver.com/news/enhanced-guest-user-feature-for-vision-pro Hands on: Apple Vision Pro guest mode has massively improved since its first iterationhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/20/hands-on-apple-vision-pro-guest-mode-has-massively-improved-since-its-first-iteration Apple has Filed for the Figurative Trademark for Apple Vision's 'Spatial Gallery'...2025-03-2556 minOld Mac GangIntroduction to home automationGary, Marty, Bob, Peter, and Chris talk about home automation and how and why not they have taken the leap into automation.16 Smart Home Assistant Devices For Senior Safetyhttps://www.housecallpro.com/resources/marketing/smart-home-senior-safety/The Best Smart Home Devices to Help Aging in Placehttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-home-for-seniors/Smart Home Technology for Older Adultshttps://agetechcollaborative.org/insights/smart-home-tech-for-older-adults/How a Smart Home Can Help You or a Loved One Age in Place Right Nowhttps://www.aarp...2025-03-2039 minVision ProFilesEnter MetallicaDavid Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS podcast joins Marty and Eric to talk about Apple Intelligence failures and spatial head-banging with the Metallica concert video on Apple Vision Pro Security UpdatevisionOs 2.3.2 Update for Apple Vision Pro Enhances Security and Fixes Streaming Issueshttps://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-2-3-2-update-for-apple-vision-pro-enhances-security-and-fixes-streaming-issues visionOS 2.3.2 Now Available, Brings Streaming Playback Fixhttps://www.mactrast.com/2025/03/visionos-2-3-2-now-available-brings-streaming-playback-fix/ This Week BetaVision OS 2.4 beta 4 out today! 2025-03-17 visionOS 2.4 beta 4 (22O5231a)2025-03-1858 minOld Mac GangGetting the newsMarty, Gary, Bob Peter, and Chris speak about how we access news and the usefulness of news readers.Apple News +https://www.apple.com/apple-news/Associated Presshttps://apnews.com/Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/ Feedly https://feedly.com/Feedbinhttps://feedbin.com/Fiery Feedshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/fiery-feeds-rss-reader/id1158763303 NetNewsWirehttps://netnewswire.com/ Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/Ma...2025-03-1342 min
Vision ProFilesWaiting longer for Apple IntelligenceMarty, Eric and Daniel chat about the latest beta release, unreliable rumors about VisionOS 3.0, and delays in Apple IntelligenceVision OS 2.4b3 (22O5221d ) out today! 2025-03-10https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/10/apple-seeds-visionos-2-4-beta-3/What we know about it? Well, the macrumors article is an exact copy of the B2 release article!!!Some reddit users reporting improvements in rendering of spatial photosRelease notes from Applehttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notes Let’s talk about the iOS...2025-03-111h 06Old Mac GangApple Health appMarty, Gary, Peter and Chris speak about the Apple Health app and the days release of new hardware. See more of yourself in Health.https://www.apple.com/health/ Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPadhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/104997iPhone Tips for Seniors How to Use the Health App - Youtube videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKve2P1bAMcHow to correctly use The Health App | Apple's Most Underrated App! - Youtube videohttps://ww...2025-03-0640 minVision ProFilesSpatial Gallery and the Vision Pro appEric and Marty talk about the just released Spatial Gallery and the Vision Pro iOS app. Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/apple-just-released-two-brand-new-apps-in-ios-18-4-and-visionos-2-4-beta-2/ Apple Seeds Second Betas of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/apple-seeds-visionos-2-4-beta-2/visionOs 2.4 adds support for two more languages, hints at Vision Pro expansionhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/visionos-2-4-more-languages-vision-pro/ Vision Pro App for iPhone Available in iOS 18.4 Beta 2https://ww...2025-03-0445 minOld Mac GangHealth WearablesThe Old Mac Gang, Gary, Bob, Peter, Chris, and Marty talk about their use of health wearables.Wearable Technology for Seniorshttps://www.seniorlifestyle.com/resources/blog/wearable-technology-for-seniors/ How Wearable Technology is Transforming the Lives of Seniorshttps://www.patientone.health/how-wearable-technology-is-transforming-the-lives-of-seniors/ How Wearable Technology Enhances Health and Independence for Seniorshttps://openmedscience.com/how-wearable-technology-enhances-health-and-independence-for-seniors/Wearable Technology for Seniors: The Top Benefitshttps://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com/senior-living-blog/wearable-technology-for-seniors-the-top-benefits/ Oura Ringhttps://ouraring.com/ 2025-02-2734 minVision ProFilesSearching for 2.4Eric, Daniel, and Marty converse about where all the VisionOS 2.4 Apple Intelligence is hiding out along with some new apps.Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttonshttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesomehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ NEWSApple Releases developer beta visionOS 2.4visionOS 2.4 Beta Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notes APP...2025-02-251h 09Old Mac GangSeniors and the iPhone 16eThe Old Mac Gang; Gary, Bob, Chris, Peter and Marty, chat about the new iPhone 16e and Amazon’s decision to stop allowing you to download books you’ve purchased. SitesAmazon is removing the download capability for Kindle books on 2/26https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMoCzeGnIss Apple 16e announcementhttps://www.apple.com/iphone-16e/Comparing 16e to SE3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U4BLr8HDCM Best Cellphones for seniors - Senior Livinghttps://www.seniorliving.org/cell-ph...2025-02-2037 minVision ProFilesVision Pro gets smarterMarty and Eric speak about the Apple Intelligence rumors and the AVP, display on the headband, and some fun apps involving hummingbirds, archery, and Reddit.Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttonshttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesomehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ Dbrand's Aperture cover for Apple Vision Pro certainly makes a statementhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/dbrands-aperture-cover-for-apple-vision-pro-certainly-makes-a-statementNEWS...2025-02-1800 minOld Mac GangApple LegacyGary, Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how and why to implement Apple Legacy settings, so your Apple ID access can be left for your loved ones. SitesPlanning Death Has Gone Digital: Inside the Apps That Prepare You for Losshttps://observer.com/2021/07/planning-death-has-gone-digital-inside-the-apps-that-prepare-you-for-loss/ LIFE FILE: DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNINGhttps://deathwithdignity.org/resources/life-file-digital-estate-planning/How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Accounthttps://support.apple.com/en-us/102631 How to set up an Apple ID Legacy Contact on your iPhone....2025-02-1343 minVision ProFilesWill there be a M5 Vision Pro?Eric and Marty talk about the rumors that Apple glasses are back on the table, problems with the Super Bowl on Vision Pro, and rumors about M5 chips and Apple Vision Pro.NEWSHow to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or Machttps://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/how-to-watch-super-bowl-lix-from-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac The Super Bowl is being broadcast with Dolby Atmos audio for the first timehttps://www.engadget.com/entertainment/the-super-bowl-is-being-broadcast-with-dolby-atmos-audio-for-the-first-time-180035421.html This could explain why Apple isn't making AR gl...2025-02-1138 minOld Mac GangWhen to OS upgradeMarty, Peter, Chris and Gary shared their experiences and ideas around when is it a good time to upgrade your Apple device OS
Updates your Apple software
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Update your iPhone or iPad
https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575
Update your MacOShttps://support.apple.com/en-us/108382
If you want to cancel a subscription from Applehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/118428
Should I update my iPhone to the latest version of iOS?
h...2025-02-0634 minVision ProFilesAVP has lost its glassesMarty, Eric, and Daniel, introduce some new apps and chat about Apple dropping its tethered glasses, and a look back at the one year anniversary of the AVP .
Apple and Sony Still Working to Bring VR Gaming Controller Support to Vision Pro
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/03/apple-to-bring-controller-support-to-vision-pro/
Report: Apple on track to debut PlayStation VR controllers on Vision Pro later this year
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/apple-vision-pro-playstation-vr-controllers-report/
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The Apple Vision Pro feature that could change how you work
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/the-apple-vision-pro-feature-that-could-change-how-you-work/
= = = = = = = = = = = = =...2025-02-041h 12Old Mac GangOur favorite Map applicationsMarty, Gary, Peter, and Chris speak about their favorite map applications and in what situations they use them.
SitesGoogle Maps vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best?
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-maps-vs-apple-maps
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze: The Best Navigation Apps for 2025
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/apple-maps-vs-google-maps-vs-waze-the-best-navigation-apps-for-your-phone
4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
https://www.wired.com/story/things-apple-maps-does-better-than-google-maps/
Apple Maps Is Better Than Google Mapshttps://www.motor1.com/features/705391/apple-maps-vs-google-maps/
Apple Mapshttps://www.apple.com/map...2025-01-3037 minVision ProFilesVery well-trained bullsEric and Marty cover stories of Apple Glasses, game developer interest in the AVP, and new immersive video coming out this week.
NEWS
New Beta out of Beta 2.3 no additions is your have the RC version
Apple Releases visionOS 2.3
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/27/apple-releases-visionos-2-3/
visionOS 2.3 has bug fixes, and not a lot more
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/27/visionos-23-has-bug-fixes-and-not-a-lot-more
Apple's Newest Store Has A Dedicated Vision Pro Side Room
https://www.uploadvr.com/new-apple-miami-store-includes-vision-pro-area/
C...2025-01-2852 minOld Mac GangWeather apps: OMG shouts at cloudsChris, Gary, Peter, and Marty have a conversation about different apps they have used for weather information.
Apple Weather
https://support.apple.com/guide/weather-mac/view-weather-conditions-apdw93f0ea3e/mac
National Forecast
https://www.weather.gov/
AccWeather
https://www.accuweather.com/
Weather Underground
https://www.wunderground.com/
iStat Menu Weather
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/istat-menus-7/id6499559693?mt=12
Forecast Ba...2025-01-2331 minVision ProFilesGive the Vision Pro a hand (controller)Marty, Eric, and Daniel talk about Surreal Touch controller for the Apple Vision Pro along with latest rumors regarding a new AVP release, guiding a wheelchair with AVP, and the latest apps.
Surreal Touch controllers
https://www.surreal-interactive.com/
Surreal Touch Discord
https://discord.gg/UkuVVWcy
Moonlight Guide for game streaming in AVP
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1hx7jjl/stream_games_with_sunshinemoonlight_and_save/
NEWS
New developer beta OS for VisionOS - VisionOS 2.3.3 developer beta
https://developer.ap...2025-01-2159 minVision ProFilesTeam Gurman or Team Chi-KuoEric and Marty share this week's stories regarding Vision Pro gaming, Vision Pro 2 or slimmed-down models, and the latest fun apps.
NEWS
New developer beta OS for VisionOS
VisionOS 2.3.2 developer betahttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes
PC Gaming in the Cloud Goes Everywhere With New Devices and AAA Games on GeForce NOW
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2025/
GurRumors
Gurman: Vision Pro 2 won't release in 2025, but lower-cost headset is 'ramping up'
https://9to5m...2025-01-1450 minOld Mac GangReminders and the things you might doThe Old Mac Gang - Marty, Peter, Bob, Chris and Gary - explore the uses of the Reminders app
Resources for Reminders
Apple Support on Reminders app
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102484
Gear Patrol Reminders How to
https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/iphone-reminders-app-tips/
New on Reminders in iOS 18: Here's everything new in Reminders for iOS 18
https://9to5mac.com/reminders-in-ios-18-all-the-new-features-coming-this-fall/
iOS 18 Calendar & Reminders: What's New and How to Use Them2025-01-0929 minVision ProFilesVision ProFiles and MacVoices end-of-year mashupMarty, Eric, and Daniel are joined by Chuck Joiner (MacVoices), David Ginsberg (In Touch with iOS), and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs (Brian8944.com) as we do a year end reflection on the Apple Vision Pro.
MacVoices.com
intouchwithios.com
Brian8944.com
ThePodTalk.Net
2024-12-311h 04Old Mac GangOur end of the year favoritesMarty, Chris, Gary and Bob comment on their most-used and favorite apps we relied on for the year.
Resources
The Best Apps for Older Adults in 2024
https://www.seniorliving.org/cell-phone/apps/
The Best Apps for Seniors in 2025
https://www.theseniorlist.com/cell-phones/best/apps/
Best Apps for Seniors in 2024
https://blakeford.com/best-apps-for-seniors-in-2024/
Older Adults Embrace Tech but Are Skeptical of Al
https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics...2024-12-3035 minVision ProFilesIce Dive BabyMarty, Eric, and Daniel dive into this week's Vision Pro stories including new cameras, new immersive videos, and apps you'll enjoy.
NEWS
New developer beta for VisionOS
VisionOS 2.3.1 developer beta
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes
Key Updates in visionOS Developer Beta 2.3.1:
Enhanced Hand Tracking: Developers have noted improvements in hand tracking accuracy, resulting in more responsive gesture recognition and a smoother user experience.
Expanded API Functionality: The update introduces new APIs that provide developers with greater control over spatial a...2024-12-231h 04Vision ProFilesMom, I got my headgear onMarty, Eric and Daniel talk about the new Android XR and headgear coming someday, a new head strap, and apps we are enjoying right now.
NEWS
Rumors.
Apple won't be selling smartglasses for a few more years.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/15/apple-wont-be-selling-smartglasses-for-a-few-more-years?utm_medium=rss
Immersive.
Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch.
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/13/apple-vision-pro-takes-you-on-an-immersive-dive-with-tiger-sharks-eating-lunch/
Apple Vision Pro apps get a 5G boost with visionOS 2.2.
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/11/apple-vision-pro-apps-get-a-5g-boost-with-visionos-2-2/.
Accessories.
Apple now selling medical expert-designed Vision Pro accessory that solves top user complaint.
https://9to5mac...2024-12-161h 16Old Mac GangPerplexity.ai and other Al resourcesMarty, Gary, Chris, Bob, and Peter speak about the Perplexity.ai app and other AI resources.
Perplexity.ai
Perplexity Al's YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@perplexity-ai
Collaboration & Focus with Perplexity Spaces (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISw74fp-rqE
Perplexity Pages (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qGa0oTY120
The PodTalk.Net2024-12-1239 minVision ProFilesCan Sony come over and play?Eric and Marty speak about Sony PlayStation working with Apple to create hand controllers for Apple Vision Pro and we speak about the rumors of inclusion of modems in Vision Pro and other devices.
NEWS
Vision Pro could soon offer gaming fun with Sony VR hand controllers
Apple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllers
Vision Pro Might Soon Support PlayStation VR2 Controllers
Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro
While a new rumor claims that Apple & Sony are working to bring PlayStation's VR2 controllers to Vision Pro...2024-12-101h 03
Vision ProFilesVision ProFocus: 10 things you should do with your new Apple Vision ProChuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the ten things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro.
VisionProFiles.net
MacVoices.com2024-12-101h 00Old Mac GangMac Users Groups for community and troubleshootingDavid Ginsburg of In Touch With iOS joins this episode with Marty, Peter, and Chris, to speak about his experience with Mac User Groups in helping others troubleshoot and forming community.
Apple User Groups website
https://www.apple.com/usergroups/
MUG websites
NORTHEAST OHIO APPLE CORPS
https://www.neoac.org/
TUCSON MACINTOSH USERS GROUP
https://tmug.com/
Suburban Chicago Apple Users
https://myscau.org/
APPLE CIDER MACINTOSH USER GROUP
https://www.applecider.org/
Prescott Macintosh...2024-12-0538 minVision ProFilesPatents tell it allMarty, Eric, and Daniel speak about Vision Pro head straps, patents describing the Vision Pro 15 years ago, and patents of future XR products.
Daniel got his Anna Pro v2
https://annapro.com/products/comfort-head-strap-2-for-apple-vision-pro
Double strap: How Belkin's additional strap for the Vision Pro works
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Double-strap-How-Belkin-s-additional-strap-for-the-Vision-Pro-works-10184483.html
NEWS
Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-has-been-working-on-vision-pro-since-at-least-2008/
Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
https://w...2024-12-031h 01Vision ProFilesConcert for One . . . really close personMarty and Eric talk about patents, VR versions of celebrities, great new apps, and a concert in your personal space.
On Thursday, the U.S. Patent Office published the largest dump of Apple documents.
Vision Pro related patents in a single day
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11...
The best VR headsets for 2024
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/best-v...
A step Into the Future, How Apple Is Reimagining Retail with Vision Pro
https://www.edgemiddleeast.com/apple/...
Stories
Vision Pro's viral Lapz app put on hold after F1 complaint
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
"765874 Unification": How William Shatner returns as Star Trek's...2024-11-261h 02Old Mac GangApple resources for troubleshootingMarty Jencius is joined by Peter Petto, Bob Wood, Gary Sherck, and Chris Wesselman as they talk about tech troubleshooting services provided by Apple.
Support services mentioned on the episode
- Apple support community (https://discussions.apple.com/welcome)
- Apple Support App (https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044)
- Apple Online Support Chat
- Phone call to apple, 1 (800) 275-2273
- X (@AppleSupport) https://twitter.com/AppleSupport
- Get Support website (https://getsupport.apple.com )
- YouTube AppleSupport (https://www.youtube...2024-11-2124 minVision ProFilesEverybody's working for The WeekndMarty, Eric, and Daniel talk about the new immersive video by The Weeknd and new versions of Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve that are equipped to edit spatial video.
Marty Gets a Belkin headstrap
Apple debuts The Weeknd: Open Hearts, the first-of-its-kind immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro
Apple Releases First-of-Its-Kind Immersive Music Experience for Vision Pro Feat. The Weeknd
NEWS
Apple Vision Pro weekend viewing: 'currents' on Vimeo
Apple Vision Pro needs something bigger than a software update
...2024-11-191h 02Old Mac GangHow we troubleshoot our techMarty Jencius, Gary Sherck, Peter Petto, and Bob Wood of the Old Mac Gang discuss the steps they use to troubleshoot their tech.2024-11-1427 minVision ProFilesA swivel chair for ultrawideMarty and Eric discuss their experiences with the new ultrawide option in Mac Virtual Display and Marty's experiences with new Zeiss optical inserts.
NEWS
Betas
Nothing new today - visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more
Forecast & Rumors
Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 on track for release between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Apple Vision Pro 2 With M5 Chip May Not Launch Until 2026
Upcoming M5 Vision Pro creates a unique dilemma for Apple
Apple Smart...2024-11-121h 02Old Mac GangApple Hearing Test and Hearing AidsIn this episode, we discuss the latest addition to Apple health service, hearing tests, and hearing aids using AirPod Pro 2s and your iPhone.
Host: Marty Jencius
OMGs: Gary Sherck, Chris Wesselman, & Peter Petto
How to test your hearing:
Take a Hearing Test with your iPhone or iPad
How to set it up as a hearing aid device:
How To Use AirPods As Hearing Aids (With Screenshots)
Loop noise-dampening earplugs
FCC Requires All Mobile...2024-11-0730 minVision ProFilesThe 2.2 ultrawide episodeIt's here (in beta), Mac Virtual Display in ultrawide. David Ginsburg of "In Touch With iOS" joins Eric, Daniel, and Marty to discuss the ultrawide display, Vision Pro release in two new countries, and some exciting new apps.
NEWS
Betas and new OS
visionOS 2.2 Developer Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display
visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more
Apple announces Vision Pro international expansion in two more countries
Apple Vision Pro to launch in South Korea and UAE...2024-11-051h 13Old Mac GangIt's the Old Mac Gang, OMG!Marty Jencius hosts the Old Mac Gang, joined by Bob Wood, Peter Petto, Chris Wesselman, and Gary Sherck, to introduce a new podcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.
YouTube.com/@OldMacGang2024-10-3126 minVision ProFilesThe sky is falling, notMarty and Eric spend time discussing the clickbait doom and gloom articles on the demise of the Vision Pro and the new Vimeo app designed for spatial video.
NEWS
Tim Cook has surprising definitions of 'success' for Apple Intelligence and Vision Pro
The Sky is Falling
Report: Apple May Stop Producing Vision Pro by the End of 2024
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple severely cuts Vision Pro production, and may stop it completely very soon
Apple could soon...2024-10-2946 minVision ProFilesThe eyesight challenge and a surprise Release CandidateMarty and Eric are joined by storm-returning Daniel Burkholder to cover new Vision Pro stories and apps.
NEWS
Medical
Primescan 2 and Apple Vision Pro
AR Heart Slices with ECHO Overlays
EyeSight may be weird, but it's a step toward solving a key Vision Pro problem
Betas and new OS
Apple Seeds 6th Beta; visionOs 2.1.6 to Developers
Sixth visionOS 2.1 developer beta arrives days after the fifth
Developer notes:
NO mac virtual display!!!!!
Apple Seeds visionOS 2.1 and tvOS 18.1 Release...2024-10-221h 10Vision ProFilesSmart glasses, maybe not so smartMarty reports on other smart glasses and, with Eric, speaks about YouTube icing out apps for AVP, the “Submersive” spatial movie, more VisionPro 2 rumors, and apps you might find fun.
Is it really a wearable if you shouldn't be wearing it? - Macalope
NEWS
At the Behest of YouTube, Juno Has Been Removed From the App Store
Google allegedly got the Juno YouTube app removed from the Vision Pro App Store
YouTube and VisonPro - MacSparky
Apple Immersive's new short film Submerged
Apple's secretive 3D cine...2024-10-151h 10Vision ProFilesPrognosticating Vision Pro 2 and Meta's next movesEric and Marty discuss the rumors of Vision Pro 2 and Meta's recent announcements, news, and this week's apps.
NEWS
Betas and new OS
Developer notes
Apple Seeds Second visionOS 2.1 Update to Developers (2.1 beta 2)
Competition
Meta Is Doubling Down on Augmented Reality Wearables
Meta Quest Pro was discontinued, adding to price pressure on non-Pro Apple Vision product
Meta Oculus 3s
Meta Takes on the Vision Pro with a New VR Headset
Meta Orion - glasses
Meta Orion is...2024-10-0150 minVision ProFilesSo many headsets to choose fromMarty and Eric are joined by Daniel Burkholder to discuss the impact of VisionOS 2.0, a group of new headsets coming out, and a couple of great new apps.
Betas and new OS
Apple Seeds Second visionOS 2.1 Update to Developers (2.1 beta 2)
Release notes
iOS 18.1 beta 4 - Spatial Photos, hints at Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro, wireless restore for iPhone 16, and more [Video]
With visionOs 2, Apple's Vision Pro comes into focus
Apple Vision Pro's New OS Subtly Expands the Headset's Potential
VisionOS 2 subtly expands the Apple Vision...2024-09-2458 min
Vision ProFilesVision ProFocus: Vision Pro and Entertainment - part 1Chuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the Apple Vision Pro as an entertainment device.
VisionProFiles.net
MacVoices.com2024-09-2226 minVision ProFilesGazeploit and spatial photography on the new iPhone 16sMarty and Eric discuss their pre-orders, Gazeploit, and spatial photo, video, and audio on the new iPhones.
NEWS
The Regular iPhone 16 Can Capture 3D Spatial Videos
iPhone 16 Enhances Vision Pro Experience With Spatial Photos
GazePloit
Apple fixes dangerous 'GAZEploit' Vision Pro security flaw
Vision Pro Security Flaw That Could Expose What You Typed Was Fixed in visionOS 1.3
Apple Fixes Vision Pro Security Flaw That Could Expose What You Typed
A unique attack could steal your passwords from Apple Vision Pro
GAZEploit...2024-09-1748 minVision ProFilesGlow Time announcements and Vision ProEric and Marty are joined by frequent panelist Daniel Burkholder, reviewing Apple Glow Time announcements and how they might fit with the Apple Vision Pro.
NEWS
Apple’s Sept 9th event, “It’s Glow Time” (iPhone Event)
Last-Minute Report Claims iPhone 16 Pro to be Capable of Shooting 4K 120fps Videos
Betas
Apple rolls out ninth developer beta for vision OS 2
Apple Seeds Ninth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers for Testing
Apple Seeds Ninth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers
Developers
Hello Developer: September 2024
Design...2024-09-101h 03Vision ProFilesNew audio patents and immersive videoMarty and Eric cover this week's Vision Pro news, patents, immersive videos, and fun apps.
News and info
What else is coming to Apple Vision Pro in September?
Content
Elevated, the next Apple Vision Pro immersive video series, will debut on September 6
New Spatial Apps, Games, and Video Coming to Apple Vision Pro
New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video and more coming soon to Vision Pro
Betas
Developer notes for beta 8
Apple Seeds Eighth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers For Testing
2024-09-0339 minVision ProFilesSpatial computing cage matchMarty and Eric are joined by regular panelist Daniel Burkholder to discuss this week's stories on Meta changing its headset. We argue about what spatial computing should be and contemplate what ambient computing might be, along with some new apps.
News and info
Future Apple headsets may use liquid lenses to correct vision
What does the Eyesight screen show about your Apple Vision Pro
Competition
Pico 4 Ultra Launches In China With Specs Slightly Superior To Quest 3
Meta cancels its headset rival to Apple Vision Pro
...2024-08-271h 13Vision ProFilesOne ring to rule them allMarty and Eric talk about the rumors of the Apple Ring to work with glasses, reviews on VisionOS 2.0 and first-timers, new patents, and other stories this week with Apple Vision Pro.
YouTube stream - https://YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles
NEWS
Apple hold secret demos for new Apple Vision Pro features, here are 5 things we could see
Another Apple smart ring patent granted, includes controlling smart glasses
'Apple Ring' Could Control Other Devices like Smart Glasses
Apple has a strange plan to power future Vision Pro with AirPods
2024-08-2051 minVision ProFilesYouTube Maiden VoyageMarty and Eric are joined by regular Daniel Burkholder on their first VPF on YouTube. We discuss recent betas, new environments, a possible "Vision Glass" and a spidey-app.
YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles
NEWS
There are now more than 2,500 native apps for Apple Vision Pro
Gurman: Apple continuing work on smart glasses; cheaper Apple Vision on track for next year
VisionOs 2 is the next-generation operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro spatial computing device. Coming this fall.
BETA
What's new in Quick Look for visionOS 2 2024-08-1356 minVision ProFilesDevelopers are not happy with AppleCosmo Scharf of VisionOSHackathon.com, and new AVP user, Cletus Heaps, joins Marty (suffering with hotel internet) and Eric as we talk with our two guests about Apple Vision Pro news, topics, and apps for this week.
NEWS
Developers
Inside Apple Arcade (again): late payments, stonewalled studios, terrible tech support and Vision Pro woes
Developers Report Frustration Building Apple Arcade Games For Vision Pro
Apple Arcade devs call company out of touch, cite Vision Pro and payment issues
Game developers offer insight into Apple...2024-08-0652 min
Vision ProFilesVision Pro Focus: Social connectionsThis episode focuses on the social aspect of spatial computing. Vision Pro Focus is an occasional bonus episode about the Apple Vision Pro. It is produced as a cooperative project between MacVoices with Chuck Joiner and Vision ProFiles with Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden. 2024-08-0139 minVision ProFilesChroma Spatial Cinema with Drew BaumannDeveloper Drew Baumann joins Marty and Eric to talk about the latest Vision Pro news and speak about the Chroma Spatial Cinema app.
NEWS
Beta Releases
Apple Seeds Fourth VisionOS 2 Beta to Developers
VisionOS 1.3 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers for Testing
Reviews from the UK
I tried Apple Vision Pro and it made me rethink everything
New Environment
Apple Vision Pro Gains New Lake Vrangla Environment
Lake Vrangla immersive environment appears for all Apple Vision Pro users
Enterprise...2024-07-301h 16Vision ProFilesNew content! . . . eventuallyMarty and Eric are joined by a new panel regular, Daniel Burkholder. We discuss new Vision Pro content, Meta's next version, and some of our favorite new apps.
NEWS
New Content
Ladies and gentlemen, The Weeknd (on Apple Vision Pro)
Vision Pro users get scads of new immersive content
Elephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releases
New Apple Vision Pro film is an immersive video about being trapped in a sinking WW2 submarine, what could possibly go wrong?
Apple Vision Pro...2024-07-231h 02Vision ProFilesMacstock meets Vision ProMarty and Eric record this episode while at Macstock sharing a shortened episode of doing Apple Vision Pro demos for interested attendees.
Macstockconferenceandexpo.com
NEWS
International
Apple expands Vision Pro to more countries outside the U.S.
Apple Vision Pro Deutschlandstart - Wir waren in Berlin
Apple Vision Pro Germany launch - We were in Berlin
Erste Zeiss Inserts für Apple Vision Pro kommen an - Werte weichen ab
First Zeiss inserts for Apple Vision Pro arrive – values differ
General Interest...2024-07-1527 minVision ProFilesNelson Taruc and designing apps for enterpriseIn this episode, Marty and Eric speak with Nelson Taruc of Lextech about designing enterprise applications for Apple Vision Pro.
NEWS
Developer Vision 2.0 Beta 3 released
Apple Seeds Third visionOS 2 Beta to Developers
visionOS 2 Beta 3 Release Notes
Patent hints at Apple Vision Pro getting new head gestures in the future
Apple is 'formally' working on next year's OS updates: Here are the code names
Right to repair compliance checks rate iPhone 15 an A, Vision Pro an F
Apple says Vision Pro...2024-07-091h 02Vision ProFilesDaniel Burkholder and Vision SE rumorsMarty, Eric, and Daniel Burkholder capture this week's Apple Vision Pro news, including the rumors about tethered Vision SE models in the future.
NEWS
visionOS 2 Beta 2 Release Notes
Apple Releases Second Beta of visionOS 1.3 to Developers
New in-store demo changes
Apple Vision Pro is a flop... just like the iPod
Here's why newer iPhones and Vision Pro can't run Apple Intelligence
Apple wants to help you open real-world locks just by looking at them
Apple patent explains how Vision Pro comfort could be...2024-07-021h 10Vision ProFilesMatthew Waller: The Passage app and Vision Pro EnvironmentsMarty and Eric are joined by Matthew Waller, one of the co-developers of the Passage app, to speak about Vision Pro news and apps
NEWS
Post WWDC reviews
visionOS 2 is a promising update with tons of new features - Appleinsider
How Sandwich streamed The Talk Show Live in 3D on Vision Pro - Six Colors
Cheaper Vision Pro?
Apple's Vision Pro team is reportedly focused on building a cheaper headset - The Verge
Apple Reportedly Suspends Work on Vision Pro 2 - Macrumors
Apple...2024-06-251h 05Vision ProFilesAndy Hall and Starship SE Corps appMarty and Eric spoke with Andy Hall, developer of the Starship SE Corps app, about leftovers from WWDC and other Apple Vision Pro news.
News
How to download the visionOS 2 developer betavisionOS 2 tidbits: keyboard occlusion, Home View upgrades, more - 9to5mac
New visionOS 2 updates are more significant than Apple initially implied - Appleinsider
No, your Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro aren't getting Apple Intelligence - Apple Insider
Cameras for Vision Pro Content
Canon's RF-S dual fisheye lens will help produce...2024-06-181h 09Vision ProFilesEverything VisionOS 2.0 from WWDCMarty and Eric do a late-night episode recording to cover the WWDC VisionOS announcements.
WWDC Keynote
Highlighted apps: NBA, What if.., Unextinct, Blackbox, Thrasher, Runaways, Game Room, Kung Fu Panda, SAP, MyMako
Cannon EOS R7 has a new spatial lens
International roll-out
What’s new in VisionOS 2.0
Create spatial photos from your 2D images
SharePlay for Photos
A redesigned Photos app
Trim any video at an epic scale
Edit spatial videos with Final Cut Pro (Later this year)
New...2024-06-1156 minVision ProFilesNews and Pre-WWDC with Cosmo ScharfMarty chats with Cosmo Scharf of Magic Beans Newsletter and visionOS Dev Partners about this week's news, new apps, and pre-WWDC thoughts.
News
Apple WWDC 2024: What to expect including iOS 18, AI and more (VisionOS section) - Engadget
Meet the 2024 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer website
Could VR gaming save Apple Vision Pro? These new releases point to a future Apple may not have anticipated — or wanted - iMore
Vision Pro Usage Survey: Daily Essential or Dust Collector? - XR Al Spotlight
Report: iOS 18 and macOS 15 to...2024-06-0452 minVision ProFilesNew Immersive experiencesMarty and Eric are joined by Nyasha Gwaza, a friend of Eric's with whom he shares AVP custody. We discuss Vision Pro design recognitions, new immersive experiences, and a roundup of new and favorite AVP apps.
NEWS Links:
Apple Vision Pro earns prestigious UK award, even though it hasn't launched there yet - iMore
NVIDIA Omniverse Expands Worlds Using Apple Vision Pro - NVIDIA blog
Obscure startup unveils record-breaking LED display that would be perfect for the next Apple Vision Pro - Techradar
Experience Immersive sizzle reel for Apple...2024-05-2845 minVision ProFilesDan Wassink from Dan's TutorialsMarty and Eric are joined by Dan Wassink of danstutorials.com to discuss his use of Apple Vision Pro, AVP international release, unique uses of AVP, and his desire for a spatial flight simulator.
Showlinks:
Dan's Tutorials
Apple Vision Pro Could Shake Up The Creative Industries
Accessibility Features Coming to VisionOS
Vision Pro is an over-engineered “devkit”
Canada and UK in line for first Vision Pro international rollout
Apple Vision Pro spotted in Turkish airport
Oberon Technologies delivers Apple Vision Pro application to trai...2024-05-2147 minVision ProFilesEnjoying the Desktop Aquariums appEric and Marty cover the latest Vision Pro news, followed by Jesse Barrios's presentation about his Desktop Aquariums app for Vision Pro.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/desktop-aquariums/id6479847801
News Links:
Apple Vision Pro 2 may be half the price of the original claims sketchy rumor
Stanford Tech may help the transition from Vision Pro to Apple Glasses
More doctors are embracing Apple Vision Pro for precision 'keyhole' surgeries
Disney+ Launching Exclusive Marvel Immersive Story for Apple Vision Pro
Apple to Expand Vision Pro to...2024-05-1442 minVision ProFilesMeeting up with InSpazeMarty and Eric spend time with Lisa, Jason, and Chuck to chat about the InSpaze app for Vision Pro. One of our favorite Vision Pro apps, the group describes the InSpaze environment and the impact of social groups in the AVP platform.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inspaze/id6473711864?platform=vision2024-05-0742 minVision ProFilesSpatial Persona IS the “killer app”Marty and Eric discuss the bad reporting of diminishing Apple Vision Pro production, expectations for VisionOS 2.0, Marty‘s phenomenal experience as a spatial persona, and Vision Pro apps they enjoy. Find more about us at visionprofiles.info2024-04-3039 minVision ProFilesWelcome to the Vision ProFiles podcastMarty and Eric introduce themselves, the podcast format, and plans for future episodes of the Vision ProFiles podcast2024-04-2329 min
Apply TopicallyAT017 - Technology and Counseling: “Techspertise” with Dr. Marty JenciusIn this episode, Elliott discusses technology and counseling/counselor education with Podtalk Network Founder Dr. Marty Jencius. Listen in as Marty shares his technophilia and helps Elliott think through his technophobia. 2020-10-0249 min