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    #495: Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

    January 15th, 2024 · 89 minutes

    Vision Pro orders are happening this Friday, with the product shipping in a few weeks. We break down Apple's announcement strategy and our reactions to the reactions to the news.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality - 9to5Mac
    Installing Rogue Amoeba apps is about to get a lot easier – Six Colors
    Upgrade #401: This App May Not Kill You - Relay FM
    Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple
    Myke Hurley: Vision Pro Ad Comparison
    @joannastern • Also shipping with the $3,500 face computer – Threads
    Vision Pro will be in very short supply on launch day, Kuo says - 9to5Mac
    How to Buy Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 Device to Go On Sale Feb. 2 - Bloomberg
    Belkin is making a battery clip accessory for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac
    VR Wave Q&A
    Voice in a Can on Vision Pro - YouTube
    David Smith: Widgetsmith on Vision Pro - Mastodon