iOS 26.1 changes, Vision Pro roadmap as Apple reacts to Meta smart glasses
Oct 10, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 559
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Summary
Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest iOS 26.1 beta, covering UI refinements, the reintroduction of Slide Over on iPad, and user interface complexities. They then pivot to discuss Meta's new smart glasses with built-in displays, evaluating their design, interaction methods, and limitations, which reportedly prompted Apple to accelerate its own smart glasses roadmap. The hosts also provide an update on Apple's ongoing negotiations for an F1 streaming deal, including the complexities surrounding F1 TV.Episode description
Benjamin and Chance cover all the new changes in beta 2 of iOS 26.1, as Apple tidies up some loose ends in the new Liquid Glass design, and (kinda) brings back Slide Over on iPad. Also, Meta’s launch of smart glasses with displays apparently prompted a change to the Vision Pro roadmap, and the F1 streaming deal is apparently nearly done.
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