LEAKED: Apple’s plans for Vision Pro 2 AND Vision Air + iPadOS 19 overhaul! (CultCast #695)

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This week, we have details and leaked parts on the next TWO Vision headsets! Also, we’ll talk about the big iPadOS update on the way, our top Mac accessories and play more of your listener voicemails!

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This week’s stories:

Apple may slim down the Vision Pro 2 in weight and cost

• The Vision Pro 2 could launch with a lighter design and a lower price, as Apple looks to beat Meta in the race to full-fledged smart glasses.

Vision ‘Air’ headset could sport titanium parts and dark blue finish

• New leaks point to a more-affordable Vision Pro alternative on the way: Apple's dark blue Vision 'Air' headset may shed weight and cost.

Tariff relief for iPhone and Mac doesn’t last long

• iPhones and other electronics get only a temporary reprieve from tariffs, as the US eyes a special-focus tariff for them.

iPadOS 19 may finally blur the line between iPad and Mac

• Apple may not bring macOS to iPad but it may give them the next best thing with iPadOS 19: a Mac-like experience.

5 Mac accessories I can’t live without

• Logitech MX Keys S
• Logitech MX Master 3S
• Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station
• Bose QuietComfort headphones
• tinkerBOY ADB Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter
• Apple Extended Keyboard II
• CalDigit TS5 Plus
• AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
• OWC ThunderBay 4 enclosure

Listener voicemails

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Squarespace (00:05:16)

3. Vision Pro 2 (00:07:41)

4. Vision Air (00:18:55)

5. Tariffs (00:26:03)

6. iPadOS 19 (00:27:33)

7. Favorite Mac accessories (00:30:45)

8. Your Speakpipe voicemails (00:50:33)

9. Aftershow (01:02:56)