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Will Apple introduce new iPads this month? A new Apple Pencil? Nothing at all? We grapple with some conflicting rumors. Also, Jason gives up on the iPad-only lifestyle and reviews a supremely weird E-Ink device (that he actually kind of likes).

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Apple’s new video reactions are making therapy incredibly awkward - The Verge)

First Apple Watch with micro-LED display still on track for late 2025 – 9to5mac)

Apple Rumored to Announce New iPads This Week, But Gurman Says Release 'Won't Happen This Month' - MacRumors)

Report: Apple to announce new iPad models this week, featuring upgraded chips - 9to5Mac)

iPad mini 7 still on track for the coming months, new iPad Air, more – 9to5mac)

iPad mini 7 rumored to feature upgraded display to resolve ‘jelly scrolling’ problems - 9to5Mac)

OLED iPad Mini and iPad Air Could Follow 2024's iPad Pro - MacRumors)

Report: Apple Pencil 3 With Magnetic Tips Likely to Be Announced Instead of New iPads - MacRumors)

iMac With M2 and M2 Pro Chips Could Arrive Soon, Says Latest Conflicting Rumor - MacRumors)

Apple's First M3 MacBooks Coming Next Year, Claims Shipment Forecast - MacRumors)

Vision Pro weight still concerns Apple; prescription lens headache – 9to5mac)

Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost - 9to5Mac)

Giving up the iPad-only travel dream – Six Colors)

Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors)

Building a Link Gathering Machine – AppStories)