AppleInsider podcast talks about the end of the iPod, the future of AR, and manufacturing in the US

AppleInsider editors Neil Hughes and Victor Marks discuss:

• The death of the iPod. Because really, is an iPod touch an iPod or a neutered iPhone? No more Classic, no more Nano, no more Shuffle. One iPod touch in the lineup.
• Victor thinks the Apple Watch replaces the iPod.
• Cochlear implant that's compatible with iPhone, iPad, and presumably Apple Watch.
• iPhone rumors: no white bezel, and possibly launching in October or November.
• A leaked part, which looks to Victor like a wireless charger for an unannounced iPhone.
• Apple confirms that they aren't going to upload information on the inside of your home to Apple from HomePod - info on your floorplan stays inside your house. Unlike Roomba, who see this as a revenue stream.
• Apple patent shows map points of interest augmented reality, hand tracking, and a head mounted display.
• Victor talks through some of the coolest AR demos. The point is that about a year from now, AR becomes so casual and normal that you don't even realize you're using it.
• Foxconn's made in America plans.
• Adobe Flash is dead. It's been dead for years, but Adobe is going to stop distributing it and help wean providers off of it.

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• Apple kills iPod nano, iPod shuffle lines after nearly 12 years of service
• Apple doubles iPod touch storage to 32GB for $199, kills 16GB & 64GB models
• New Cochlear hearing implant tech will stream directly from iPhones & other Apple devices
• Leaked part could show Apple's 'iPhone 8' wireless charging coil assembly
• Apple 'iPhone 8' to reportedly launch in October or November sans white bezel option
• Unlike Roomba, Apple confirms it won't upload, share or sell your home data from HomePod
• Apple invention details AR mapping system for iPhone, head-mounted displays
• Inside iOS 11: The coolest Apple ARKit demos created so far
• Apple partner Foxconn may announce 'Made in America' plans this week
• Foxconn manufacturing plant in Wisconsin expected to be announced tonight, Apple connection still unknown [u]
• Foxconn not ready to talk about location, jobs spawned from US investment
• Apple will bring 3 manufacturing plants to US, President Trump reveals
• First look: Zungle Panther bone conducting Bluetooth speaker sunglasses
• Flash is dead: Adobe announces end-of-life plans, will stop distribution in 2020

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