Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all.
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Kuo: Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026, with AI features)
Apple targeting March release for new wall-mounted smart display product: report)
Apple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2)
Rumor: iPhone 17 Air might not be as thin as Apple had initially hoped)