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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Benjamin Mayo

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Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay in new interview
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Apple's work on next-gen iPhone camera upgrades and more detailed in new report
Report: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design
iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new
Download new CarPlay wallpapers coming with iOS 18
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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

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