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The Information posts a lengthy feature on the development of the Apple mixed reality headset, which could be publicly announced soon as Bloomberg reports Apple has recently demoed the device to its board of directors. Benjamin and Zac also wish for an iCloud-aware Time Machine backup solution, discuss the new Pride Band and watch face, and look at the latest announcements regarding Apple’s in-person WWDC event.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

• Hands-on with special edition Apple Watch Sport Loop Pride bands
• Apple Developer update to include WWDC 2022 session videos, digital lounges, more
• WWDC 2022 in-person attendees granted special access to tour Apple Park hills, fitness center, or Caffè Macs
• Latest Apple Watch Pride bands and faces shown off in early hands-on
• Apple giving AirPods Pro to Swift Challenge winners along with WWDC22 outerwear and pin set
• Apple confirms full WWDC 2022 schedule and keynote for June 6: ‘Swiftly approaching’
• Dinosaur docuseries Prehistoric Planet arrives on Apple TV+
• Everything we know so far about a new HomePod model
• Making sense of the latest rumors about Apple’s looming AR and Mixed Reality headsets
• iCloud Photos backups are discouraged by design, and that’s a dangerous problem for users
• New HomePod launching in late 2022 or early 2023, says Kuo
• Apple’s mixed reality headset challenges from Jony Ive to battery life, heat, cost, and lack of discipline

• Apple Podcasts
• Overcast
• Spotify

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

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