This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The invites for WWDC23 just went out, so maybe … just maybe … we have a date certain upon which we will cast our eyes upon Apple’s mixed-reality headset. The more we hear about it, the more intrigued we are. And at least part of that is who in the devil will buy one of these things if they cost $3,000?!?

Also on The CultCast:

• New features arrive in iOS 16.4, including Voice Isolation for iPhone calls.
• This AI crap is getting creepier by the minute — even Woz and Elon Musk are spooked!
• How to spot AI deepfakes.
• We’ve got a nice magnetic iPad stand for this week’s giveaway.

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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:

• WWDC23 kicks off June 5 with online event
• WWDC23 invite might hint at Apple VR headset
• Apple VR headset production reportedly pushed back again
• 15 new features in iOS 16.4 you should try right away
• How to enable Voice Isolation for iPhone calls in iOS 16.4
• First ChatGPT-generated app hits the App Store
• Wozniak, Musk and leading researchers urge pause on ‘out of control’ AI
• This viral ‘photo’ of the pope in a puffer jacket fooled the internet. How can we spot AI deepfakes? (Toronto Star)

Weekly Cult of Mac giveaway

Enter to win a magnetic iPad stand with built-in wireless charger

This week, Cult of Mac is giving away one X27 Pro magnetic iPad stand from Kuxiu. It’s sturdy, it spins and as a bonus, its aluminum base will wirelessly charge your iPhone, AirPods, etc.

To enter, just visit the Cult of Mac giveaway page. You’ll find a variety of ways to sign up. The more entries you get, the better chance you have!