518: Having Lots of Money Doesn't Make You a Bank

Apple backs away from some financial services and changes its Vision hardware approach, and there's a new phase in the company's relationship with the EU. For the Summer of Fun, we look at our current iPhone home screens.

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David Smith on Home Screen Tinting

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Apple delays European launch of new AI features due to EU rules – Financial Times

Apple refuses to notarize emulator apps – Six Colors

Jason's Home Screen

Adding Apple WeatherKit data to my own weather widgets – Six Colors

Myke's Home Screens

Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern