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Vision ProFiles
Beta 3 details and Chamber Music
Marty 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.
2025-07-09
10 min
Vision ProFiles
Patents and Industry Engagement on the Apple Vision Pro
Marty 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...
2025-07-08
57 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: 9meters best Vision Pro apps
Marty 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
2025-07-07
07 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: Apple surveys AVP users
Marty 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...
2025-07-04
08 min
Old Mac Gang
Always-on settings and apps
Gary, 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...
2025-07-03
37 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: Vehicle Motion Cues in AVP Patent
Marty 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
2025-07-02
09 min
Vision ProFiles
Rumored AVP line-up and immersive cinematography
Marty, 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...
2025-07-01
1h 03
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ProNotes: Quo predicts Vision Pro headset lineup
Marty 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...
2025-06-30
09 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: AVP and colonoscopies
Marty 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...
2025-06-27
09 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: New Features on the VisionOS Beta 2
Marty 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...
2025-06-25
09 min
Vision ProFiles
How 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...
2025-06-24
59 min
Vision ProFiles
ProNotes: PSVR2 Controller news - 6-22-25
Marty 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...
2025-06-23
09 min
Vision ProFiles
Post-week WWDC Vision Pro rumors and news
Dave, 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...
2025-06-17
1h 01
Old Mac Gang
WWDC announcements and reactions
Marty, 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.
2025-06-12
50 min
Vision ProFiles
WWDC Vision Pro Announcements
Marty, 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...
2025-06-10
1h 05
Old Mac Gang
WWDC Predictions
Marty, Gary, Peter, and Chris speak about their wishes and predictions for next week’s WWDC keynote announcements. MacstockConferenceandExpo.com50$ discount code “PODTALK50”ThePodTalk.Net
2025-06-05
35 min
Vision ProFiles
WWDC Predictions: A new coat of paint
Marty, 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...
2025-06-03
1h 09
Old Mac Gang
Our favorite iPhone camera uses
The 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...
2025-05-29
50 min
Vision ProFiles
Future Vision Pro possibilities
Eric 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...
2025-05-27
1h 11
Old Mac Gang
Apple Watch for seniors
The 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...
2025-05-22
45 min
Vision ProFiles
Bono on Bono
Eric, 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...
2025-05-20
1h 10
Old Mac Gang
Tech bags and travel jackets
Marty, 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...
2025-05-15
49 min
Vision ProFiles
Get a baby, take some photos
Marty, 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...
2025-05-13
1h 11
Old Mac Gang
Hardware hopes and next learning
Chris, 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.Net
2025-05-08
51 min
Vision ProFiles
Hill Climb Immersive
Eric 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...
2025-04-29
46 min
Old Mac Gang
Eliminating subscription services
Marty, 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...
2025-04-24
40 min
Vision ProFiles
I’ll take mine in Midnight Blue
Marty 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...
2025-04-22
55 min
Old Mac Gang
The Apple Tips app
The 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...
2025-04-17
33 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision Pro 2 and Apple Glass rumors
On 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)
2025-04-15
1h 08
Old Mac Gang
Round robin questions
The 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...
2025-04-10
42 min
Vision ProFiles
Apple Immersive Video Utility
Marty 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...
2025-04-08
55 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision 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...
2025-04-01
1h 06
Vision ProFiles
Shake-up at Vision Pro
Eric 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'...
2025-03-25
56 min
Old Mac Gang
Introduction to home automation
Gary, 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...
2025-03-20
39 min
Vision ProFiles
Enter Metallica
David 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)
2025-03-18
58 min
Old Mac Gang
Getting the news
Marty, 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...
2025-03-13
42 min
Vision ProFiles
Waiting longer for Apple Intelligence
Marty, 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...
2025-03-11
1h 06
Old Mac Gang
Apple Health app
Marty, 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...
2025-03-06
40 min
Vision ProFiles
Spatial Gallery and the Vision Pro app
Eric 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...
2025-03-04
45 min
Old Mac Gang
Health Wearables
The 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/
2025-02-27
34 min
Vision ProFiles
Searching for 2.4
Eric, 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...
2025-02-25
1h 09
Old Mac Gang
Seniors and the iPhone 16e
The 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...
2025-02-20
37 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision Pro gets smarter
Marty 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...
2025-02-18
00 min
Old Mac Gang
Apple Legacy
Gary, 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....
2025-02-13
43 min
Vision ProFiles
Will 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...
2025-02-11
38 min
Old Mac Gang
When to OS upgrade
Marty, 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 https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/update-your-apple-software-ips4930e3486/web 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...
2025-02-06
34 min
Vision ProFiles
AVP has lost its glasses
Marty, 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/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 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/ = = = = = = = = = = = = =...
2025-02-04
1h 12
Old Mac Gang
Our favorite Map applications
Marty, 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...
2025-01-30
37 min
Vision ProFiles
Very well-trained bulls
Eric 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...
2025-01-28
52 min
Old Mac Gang
Weather apps: OMG shouts at clouds
Chris, 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...
2025-01-23
31 min
Vision ProFiles
Give 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...
2025-01-21
59 min
Vision ProFiles
Team Gurman or Team Chi-Kuo
Eric 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...
2025-01-14
50 min
Old Mac Gang
Reminders and the things you might do
The 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 Them
2025-01-09
29 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision ProFiles and MacVoices end-of-year mashup
Marty, 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
2024-12-31
1h 04
Old Mac Gang
Our end of the year favorites
Marty, 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...
2024-12-30
35 min
Vision ProFiles
Ice Dive Baby
Marty, 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...
2024-12-23
1h 04
Vision ProFiles
Mom, I got my headgear on
Marty, 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...
2024-12-16
1h 16
Old Mac Gang
Perplexity.ai and other Al resources
Marty, 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.Net
2024-12-12
39 min
Vision ProFiles
Can 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...
2024-12-10
1h 03
Vision ProFiles
Vision ProFocus: 10 things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro
Chuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the ten things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro. VisionProFiles.net MacVoices.com
2024-12-10
1h 00
Old Mac Gang
Mac Users Groups for community and troubleshooting
David 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...
2024-12-05
38 min
Vision ProFiles
Patents tell it all
Marty, 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...
2024-12-03
1h 01
Vision ProFiles
Concert for One . . . really close person
Marty 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...
2024-11-26
1h 02
Old Mac Gang
Apple resources for troubleshooting
Marty 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...
2024-11-21
24 min
Vision ProFiles
Everybody's working for The Weeknd
Marty, 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 ...
2024-11-19
1h 02
Old Mac Gang
How we troubleshoot our tech
Marty Jencius, Gary Sherck, Peter Petto, and Bob Wood of the Old Mac Gang discuss the steps they use to troubleshoot their tech.
2024-11-14
27 min
Vision ProFiles
A swivel chair for ultrawide
Marty 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...
2024-11-12
1h 02
Old Mac Gang
Apple Hearing Test and Hearing Aids
In 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...
2024-11-07
30 min
Vision ProFiles
The 2.2 ultrawide episode
It'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...
2024-11-05
1h 13
Old Mac Gang
It'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/@OldMacGang
2024-10-31
26 min
Vision ProFiles
The sky is falling, not
Marty 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...
2024-10-29
46 min
Vision ProFiles
The eyesight challenge and a surprise Release Candidate
Marty 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...
2024-10-22
1h 10
Vision ProFiles
Smart glasses, maybe not so smart
Marty 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...
2024-10-15
1h 10
Vision ProFiles
Prognosticating Vision Pro 2 and Meta's next moves
Eric 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...
2024-10-01
50 min
Vision ProFiles
So many headsets to choose from
Marty 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...
2024-09-24
58 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision ProFocus: Vision Pro and Entertainment - part 1
Chuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the Apple Vision Pro as an entertainment device. VisionProFiles.net MacVoices.com
2024-09-22
26 min
Vision ProFiles
Gazeploit and spatial photography on the new iPhone 16s
Marty 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...
2024-09-17
48 min
Vision ProFiles
Glow Time announcements and Vision Pro
Eric 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...
2024-09-10
1h 03
Vision ProFiles
New audio patents and immersive video
Marty 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
2024-09-03
39 min
Vision ProFiles
Spatial computing cage match
Marty 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 ...
2024-08-27
1h 13
Vision ProFiles
One ring to rule them all
Marty 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
2024-08-20
51 min
Vision ProFiles
YouTube Maiden Voyage
Marty 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
2024-08-13
56 min
Vision ProFiles
Developers are not happy with Apple
Cosmo 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...
2024-08-06
52 min
Vision ProFiles
Vision Pro Focus: Social connections
This 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.
2024-08-01
39 min
Vision ProFiles
Chroma Spatial Cinema with Drew Baumann
Developer 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...
2024-07-30
1h 16
Vision ProFiles
New content! . . . eventually
Marty 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...
2024-07-23
1h 02
Vision ProFiles
Macstock meets Vision Pro
Marty 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...
2024-07-15
27 min
Vision ProFiles
Nelson Taruc and designing apps for enterprise
In 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...
2024-07-09
1h 02
Vision ProFiles
Daniel Burkholder and Vision SE rumors
Marty, 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...
2024-07-02
1h 10
Vision ProFiles
Matthew Waller: The Passage app and Vision Pro Environments
Marty 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...
2024-06-25
1h 05
Vision ProFiles
Andy Hall and Starship SE Corps app
Marty 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...
2024-06-18
1h 09
Vision ProFiles
Everything VisionOS 2.0 from WWDC
Marty 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...
2024-06-11
56 min
Vision ProFiles
News and Pre-WWDC with Cosmo Scharf
Marty 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...
2024-06-04
52 min
Vision ProFiles
New Immersive experiences
Marty 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...
2024-05-28
45 min
Vision ProFiles
Dan Wassink from Dan's Tutorials
Marty 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...
2024-05-21
47 min
Vision ProFiles
Enjoying the Desktop Aquariums app
Eric 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...
2024-05-14
42 min
Vision ProFiles
Meeting up with InSpaze
Marty 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=vision
2024-05-07
42 min
Vision ProFiles
Spatial 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.info
2024-04-30
39 min
Vision ProFiles
Welcome to the Vision ProFiles podcast
Marty and Eric introduce themselves, the podcast format, and plans for future episodes of the Vision ProFiles podcast
2024-04-23
29 min
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AT017 - Technology and Counseling: “Techspertise” with Dr. Marty Jencius
In 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.
2020-10-02
49 min