iOS 17 beta 2, visionOS Guest Mode, Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces




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Summary: Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why third-party watch faces for Apple Watch haven’t happened (yet), and the EU threatens new regulation around replaceable batteries in devices — but Apple might already be in compliance. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo @bzamayo@mastodon.social Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Links Here's everything new in iOS 17 beta 2 iOS 17 adds new 'Fast' long-press speed option to open context menus more quickly iOS 17 can tell you what's wrong with your car using Visual Lookup iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma automatically generates Apple ID passkeys, now available on Apple․com and iCloud․com Apple releases visionOS SDK for creating Vision Pro apps, dev kit applications opening soon visionOS gives us a closer look at what we'll see with Apple Vision Pro [Gallery] Apple Vision Pro to include a 'Guest Mode' for your friends Kuo: iPhone 15 to offer upgraded UWB chip for Vision Pro support What does Wi-Fi 7 mean for iPhone users? Apple expands Self Service Repair with iPhone 14, M2 Macs, system config changes, more Apple might have to make iPhone batteries easier for users to replace, EU rules iPhone battery replacement law raises a huge number of questions Apple halts showing gambling ads on App Store product pages Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces and watchOS 10 design decisions in new interview