iOS 16 features, Apple Watch Series 8, and has Apple lost its soul on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple announced new accessibility features coming to iOS 16 ahead of its WWDC Keynote on June 6. In recognition of Global Accessibility day, Apple highlighted unique door detection ability using LiDAR, live captions for FaceTime calls, video conferencing, etc.

iOS 15.5 launched with new features for the Home app, Wallet, and Apple Podcasts. For example, users can view Wi-Fi signal strength per HomePod, choose to receive critical alerts even with do not disturb enabled, and send money directly from the Wallet App. Apple Podcasts is also gaining new features, including Delegated Delivery, allowing creators to upload subscriber content from third-party platforms.

Apple launched two new online courses for users looking to increase their skills in Apple Device Support and Apple Deployment and Management. Each class ends with a $149 exam and certifications that can help people stand out in the job market.

Interest in tech has waned since 2016, with Google searches for devices and technology companies decreasing. Our hosts comment on the possible causes and discuss Tripp Mickle's new book: After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.

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Links from the show

• Apple announces iOS 16 door detection, live captions, and more accessibility features
• Origin of "OK" Video
• iOS 16 will have refreshed Apple apps but look the same as iOS 15
• Everything new in iOS 15.5 for iPhone
• Apple releases iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5 with bug fixes
• Apple Podcasts gaining new features for producers, listeners
• Everything we know about the 'Apple Watch Series 8' and what it may look like
• App developers can automatically increase subscription prices in some cases
• Apple launches new training and certification program for iPhone, iPad, Mac
• Popular interest in technology is declining, but tech giants aren't going anywhere
• Apple TV+ debuting a full lineup of new kids and family shows in the summer
• The Talk Show : Ep. 347, With Tripp Mickle

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