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Zac recalls a surprisingly difficult journey to buy a new $329 iPad. Fun word game Wordle has been sucked by the corporate overlords of the New York Times, and we have more iOS 15.4 features and tidbits to discuss.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

• Report: iPad deliveries can take over two months as Apple focuses on iPhone production
• iPad shipments fell, but Apple still increased its share of the tablet market
• iOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps
• ‘Wordle’ acquired by New York Times for over $1M, could pave the way for an iOS app
• Hands-on: iOS 15.4 beta 1 changes and features – something for everyone [Video]
• Face ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, more
• iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more

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