New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures
Update: 2024-10-18
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Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more visibility into the Vision Pro product roadmap.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the pros and cons of bigger screened Apple Watches and iPhones, with Chance trying the 16 Pro for a few weeks after being used to the Pro Max. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin Mayo
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- Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail
- Apple announces new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence support
- The new iPad mini 7 has a binned version of the A17 Pro chip
- iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guide
- Apple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years
- App Store VP departing Apple amid broader restructuring
- Report: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight
- Gurman: Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras possibly launching in 2027
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