Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component leaks perhaps give us insight into what Apple is planning for its cheaper Apple Vision Pro headset.

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Apple’s most useless feature?
Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip
Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple Intelligence
Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence support
YouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App Store
YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari
Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution
Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year
WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features

Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

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