Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues.

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Links

• Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'Safari browsing assistant' AI feature
• iOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple Maps
• iPadOS 18 rumored to drop support for these iPads; iOS 18 support unchanged
• How Apple is making sure Vision Pro doesn't end up like Google Glass
• App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more
• iOS 17.5 expands Puzzles collection with leaderboards and new 'Quartiles' word game
• New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases
• iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro