Vision Pro launch details, iPhone camera upgrades, AirTag 2 rumors

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s announcement of Vision Pro pre-orders and launch dates, and dive into what we still don’t know. Also, Ming-Chi Kuo has some details on future iPhone camera upgrades, Apple’s anti-trust concerns continue, and the latest Apple TV+ news. 

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Chance Miller

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Links

• Zac's post on Threads and Phil Schiller's response
• Kuo: 24-megapixel upgraded front camera coming with iPhone 17
• AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory
• Will the iPhone 16 Pro be able to record 4K spatial video?
• Vision Pro launching on February 2, pre-orders begin next week
• Here's everything that Apple includes in the Vision Pro box
• Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – less than predicted
• Apple increases Vision Pro battery life estimate for video playback
• Vision Pro's Persona feature will be considered a 'beta' at launch
• Apple shares new 'Get Ready' Vision Pro ad with clips from Star Wars, Back to the Future, more
• Xcode files reveal Vision Pro RAM details, but what about storage capacities?
• Apple Vision Pro demos in retail stores will begin on February 2
• US expected to hit Apple with major antitrust lawsuit this year
• Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one
• When will Killers of the Flower Moon stream on Apple TV+?
• Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie now available on premium video on demand