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It’s storytime with Zac leading into a discussion about just how hard it can be to keep backups of iCloud Photos. Meanwhile, Apple avoids the Epic deadline, launches hotel keys in Apple Wallet and Ming-Chi Kuo releases some specs for the upcoming AR/VR Apple headset.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

• Apple releases updated iOS 15.2 RC and macOS 12.1 RC builds to developers [U]
• Kuo: Apple’s mixed reality headset to have advanced hand gesture detection
• Apple granted delay in complying with App Store changes required by Epic ruling
• Apple launches support for keys in Apple Wallet, starting with six Hyatt hotels
• iOS 15.2 shows a service history of repaired parts in your iPhone
• Kuo: First Apple AR/VR headset weighs about 350 grams, lighter second-gen model already in development

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