Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and Apple threatens to end iMessage/FaceTime in the UK if a new law goes into effect that would weaken the platform’s end-to-end encryption security.
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Developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit)
Apple to hold developer labs to promote App Store and Vision Pro)
Apple releases visionOS 1 beta 2 simulator ahead of first developer kits shipping)
Threads web app in the works, but don't count on a Mac app (for now))
Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption)
Bloomberg: Apple considering price hike for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max)
iPhone 15 prices could rise by $200 for Pro Max, claims analyst)
iPhone 15 Pro production issue may be resolved before delay)
Report: Apple pushing suppliers to develop truly ‘bezel-less’ iPhone displays)