This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Maybe, just maybe, Apple can make a metaverse competitor that won’t leave us ready to heave. Stranger things have happened, but we’re not so sure the long-rumored Apple mixed-reality headset will be right for us.
Also on The CultCast:
- Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature looks pretty cool and potentially lifesaving. Be sure to try the demo before you find yourself stranded on a mountaintop.
- We’re endlessly searching for a Black Friday deal on AirTags. (Editor’s note: Oh, wait, here’s one now: Grab an AirTag 4-pack for less than $80 before this deal disappears.)
- iPhone 4K video — it’s a scam!
- Erfon’s missing AirPods Max story takes a strange twist.
- You won’t believe how much somebody paid for an ancient pair of Steve Jobs’ stinky Birkenstocks.
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This week’s top Apple news
On the show this week: Your host Erfon Elijah (@erfon) and Cult of Mac managing editor Lewis Wallace (@lewiswallace).
Here are the headlines we’re talking about on this week’s show:
- Apple launches free Emergency SOS via satellite on all iPhone 14 models
- Apple is building a rival to the metaverse
- Steve Jobs’ sandals sell for a lot more than you might imagine anyone paying for used shoes
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