Category Archives: Vision Pro

Episode 278, iOS 18.4 for iPhone brings many new features and improvements

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In this episode, we will discuss the new features and enhancements brought by iOS 18.4, Apple’s most recent update for iPhones. Whether you’re in Anchorage, Alaska or anywhere else, this update is packed with changes that aim to improve your device’s performance, privacy, and overall user experience.​

iOS 18.4 introduces significant advancements in Apple Intelligence, Apple’s suite of AI-powered features.
Once you’ve installed iOS 18.4, you can open the Control Center, tap and hold an empty part of the screen, and hit the Add a Control button near the bottom of the display. Scroll down until you see the Ambient Music tab and select one of the controls. Apple lets you pick one of four moods: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. In the Control Center, tap and hold any of these playlists to reveal more options. You can tap From Library to add your own playlists to any of these controls.
Go to the News app on your iPhone. Tap Following at the bottom of the screen, tap Food, then scroll down to see stories and recipes. The more food content and recipes you read, the more personalized your recommendations are. Tap Recipe Catalog at the top of the feed or the Recipe Catalog button in the top-right corner, then do any of the following: Search by recipe title, ingredient, or keyword: Tap the search field, enter a term, then tap Search. Filter by category: Tap a category, such as Vegetarian.

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Episode 258, New features come to Apple services this fall

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In this episode, we will discuss news of Apple announcing new services coming to customers this fall. Users can explore hikes in Apple Maps, redeem rewards and access installments with Apple Pay, enjoy a redesigned Apple Fitness+ experience, and more.

Apple is enhancing the services users love with all-new features coming this fall with the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18.
Apple Maps introduces even more ways to explore the world, like the ability for users to create their own custom walking routes.
Users get new ways to pay with Apple Pay, including the ability to redeem rewards and access installments from their eligible credit or debit cards.
Tickets in Apple Wallet bring fans a richer experience, including stadium details, recommended Apple Music playlists, and more.
Mail introduces new ways to manage an inbox with categorization that includes Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.

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Episode 243, Apple introduces spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro

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In this episode we will discuss Apple’s introduction of  spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro.  With iOS 17.2, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users can now record spatial videos — a groundbreaking new capability that helps users capture life’s precious moments — and relive those memories on Apple Vision Pro, starting early in 2024.

Spatial videos are captured using the Main and Ultra Wide cameras on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max while in landscape orientation.
For the best results, users are encouraged to keep iPhone steady and seek out balanced lighting conditions while recording spatial videos.

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