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Zac tries out an Oculus Quest 2, a high-profile machine learning exec quits over Apple’s work from home policy, the iPhone might finally go to USB-C next year, and Apple discontinues the iPod for good.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

• Apple director of machine learning departs over return to in-person work policy
• Apple restructuring Services team to focus more on streaming and advertising businesses
• Gurman: Apple has explored ‘Instacart-like service’ with Health app integration
• Netflix hopes to launch ad-supported tier and crack down on password sharing this year
• Apple TV+ film Emancipation reportedly moving to 2023 release after Will Smith slap incident
• Report: Apple planning new colors for AirPods Max alongside AirPods Pro 2 launch this fall
• Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic ‘iPod’ brand
• Memories of the iPod: A device that transformed our relationship to music
• iPod touch is now completely sold out in the US Apple Online Store
• USB-C iPhone 15 in the works, claims Kuo, following supply-chain survey
• Bloomberg backs report that iPhone 15 may switch to USB-C charging port next year

• Apple Podcasts
• Overcast
• Spotify

• Apple @ Work
• Alphabet Scoop
• Electrek
• The Buzz Podcast
• Space Explored
• Rapid Unscheduled Discussions

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