Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals. 

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• iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new
• Download new CarPlay wallpapers coming with iOS 18
• Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
• New Lake Vrangla Environment rolling out now to Apple Vision Pro users
• Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
• Apple TV+ attempts to rein in budgets on new projects, as The Morning Show season four spends $50 million on cast alone
• Report: Apple TV+ to license films from more studios to bolster catalog