New Mac Pro in testing, Apple VR headset in sight, MacBook Pro with touchscreen

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, what's on everyone's mind is the prospect of Apple VR, an OLED touchscreen on MacBook Pro, an imminent Mac Pro, and more.

A new report says that the last Mac Pro, the last Mac to switch to Apple Silicon, is being tested alongside the forthcoming iOS 16.3. That iOS update is probably no more than a few weeks away, so you can infer that the Mac Pro may launch then — but we couldn't possibly comment.

Okay, we could comment and we do, but usually rumors have to be taken with a light salting. This time, there are so many rumors that appear to be so well backed up, though, that it's tempting to look at all we may be getting from Apple this year.

Back in the here and now, though, Apple has released Apple Business Connect. It's a new tool that right now will let firms edit and manage how their businesses are shown on services such as Apple Maps.

The question, though, is whether this is really just a next step toward removing Apple Maps's reliance on Yelp.

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Links from the show

• Apple issues second developer beta for iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3
• Businesses can now customize their Apple Maps info and more
• Apple opens up Podcasts Subscriptions to publishers on rival services
• Eddy Cue highlights groundbreaking year for apps, music, TV
• Services VP Peter Stern leaves Apple after six years
• Apple considering 2025 debut of touchscreen MacBook Pro
• Apple's mixed reality headset debut expected in the spring
• Apple may be designing its own Apple Watch MicroLED screen
• MacBook Pro with OLED display rumored to arrive in 2024
• Apple Silicon Mac Pro in testing with macOS 13.3
• Apple's muted 2023 hardware launches to include Mac Pro with fixed memory
• Apple Fitness+ Kickboxing Review: Beginners, beware
• New AirPods Max and $99 AirPods rumored for late 2024
• Kuo doubles down on iPhone 15 Pro having no physical buttons
• iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get under-display Face ID
• We tried Tesla's wireless charger — but we can't show you
• Microsoft dumping ton of cash into ChatGPT Office infusion
• Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 16 years ago

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