New Apple TV hands-on, sports streaming, iOS 16.2 beta

Episode description

Benjamin gives some hands-on impressions with the new Apple TV 4K. Hey Siri changes are rumored, and iOS 16.2 beta includes a whole new user interface with Custom Accessibility Mode. Plus, Zac got a Trail Loop for his Apple Watch Ultra, and takes a look at the status quo of streaming live sports.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

• iPhone production crisis in China will see Foxconn quadruple workforce in India
• China’s COVID-19 outbreaks worsen, with another manufacturing hub under lockdown
• iOS 16.2 beta 2: Here’s every new feature and change
• This Apple Watch Ultra band takes weeks to ship, but you can find it sooner
• Apple wants to change the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger command to just ‘Siri’
• Apple TV 4K officially launches; delays and shortages impacting availability
• Apple News integration appears in Weather app on iOS 16.2 beta with relevant regional stories

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