I can’t think of another first-party Apple app that has had a weirder rollout than this thing.
Especially given the fact that it seems to crash at launch.
The app has been updated again and the CarPlay version has been removed.
Category: Apple
Bonus Kbase Article of the Week: Using Apple Vision Pro with Certain Medical Conditions⇢
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, consult with a medical provider before using Apple Vision Pro. Using this device with certain medical conditions might aggravate symptoms or increase the risk of injury or discomfort.
If you are at risk for falls or seizures, or have a serious medical condition such as a heart condition, consult with a medical provider before using Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service Prices⇢
Michael Potuck, writing at 9to5Mac:
Apple has published its Vision Pro repair/replacement costs for issues like cracked front glass as well as a full replacement due to other damage. Replacing the $3,500+ headset for “other damage” will run $2,399 without Apple’s extended warranty and the front glass alone is a $799 repair.
Apple has two options for now when requesting repair/replacement for Vision Pro – “Cracked cover glass” and “Other damage.”
Apple’s Vision Pro Videos
I linked to the Guided Tour already, but it’s now on YouTube:
There is also a very cool video on building a Vision Pro headset:
These join the introduction video from back at WWDC 2023:
Apple Vision Pro: Ordered
Well, I’ve given Apple a pile of cash for an Apple Vision Pro.
I did it all through the iOS Apple Store app, and things went pretty smoothly, except for my payment being rejected twice due to my in-store pickup window time suddenly being unavailable. I had to back out of the Apple Pay screen, select a new time, then restart the payment process.
I would have liked that part to have been a little less stressful.
He’s Gone Too Far Now⇢
Federico has really done it this time.
U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Payments Options Outside of App Store
In response to the Supreme Court declining to hear its case with Epic, Apple has opened up the U.S. App Store to third-party payment options, as it has in select situations around the world in response to regulation in various markets.
Like in other places around the world, Apple has pretty tight restrictions on how links to external payment systems can look, and what a user will encounter on their way out to the web. That includes this screen, which is really something:
Apple Sheds Some Light on the Vision Pro Preorder Process⇢
It’s nice to see these details start to come into focus.
37signals Resubmits Its Calendar App, Includes Dates in Apple History to Get Past App Review
There’s been a lot of news about HEY’s new calendar app being rejected by App Store Review. In a lengthy X thread discussing the issue, David Heinemeier Hansson revealed that HEY has resubmitted the app to Apple, this time with some built-in content that seems awfully familiar:
You’re going to love our “make it do something” implementation (and hopefully @appstore will too!). If you don’t have a HEY account, you can use the calendar to explore Apple’s history. Check this out: pic.twitter.com/j8cXnfOsaf
Vision Pro Pre-Orders Open January 19, Ship February 2⇢
Apple just blew CES out of the water:
Apple today announced Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online. Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment. Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks powerful spatial experiences in visionOS, controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. An all-new App Store provides users with access to more than 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPadOS, as well as new experiences that take advantage of the unique capabilities of Vision Pro. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro begin Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. PST.
PSA: iOS 17.3 Beta 2 is Putting Some iPhones into a Boot Loop (Updated)⇢
Federico, over on Mastodon:
Based on what I’m reading here, on Reddit, and some Discords, you do NOT want to install iOS 17.3 beta 2 on iPhones. Mine is bricked and I’m going to have to erase and do a full restore.
iPads seem to be updating fine.
As Chance Miller notes, this is the best kind of bug — seemingly random:
There doesn’t appear to be any rhyme or reason as to which iPhone models are affected by this problem. We’ve seen reports from iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users alike. On the other hand, some people have been able to update with no problem.
Apple Watch Ban Paused⇢
Better go spend those Apple Store gift cards quickly!