Apple Vision Pro early review: a peek into the future of computing
New computing paradigms don't arrive often, and so far most have been passing fads. Apple Vision Pro may just withstand the test of time as a new way to experience software.
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Roblox sees Apple Vision Pro as 'an interesting candidate' for expansion
During its quarterly earnings call, Roblox's CEO hinted at the possibility of expanding the game to the Apple Vision Pro and expressed the company's desire to have "Roblox everywhere."
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Stars keep searching for missing Usher in new Apple Music video
Now the search is on to find Usher before he's due to play the Super Bowl halftime show, in a new seven-minute skit on Apple Music.
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Daily deals Feb. 8: $200 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, M2 MacBook Air 16GB for $1,149, $120 off Beats Studio Pro, more
Today's top deals include $110 off AirPods Max, $50 off Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra wireless earbuds, 40% off a 2023 Echo Show 8, an Amazon Fire TV Stick for $25, $40 off an Anker Prime power bank, and more.
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Apple wants developers to see how to make immersive experiences in AR
A long-running page on the Apple Developer site has been expanded, and is now highlighting how developers can use Quick Look to display 3D models on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
Here's what the Apple Vision Pro thank you card looks like
Apple employees who helped launch the Apple Vision Pro have received a limited edition thank you card — which has already started showing up on eBay.
Google's new AI assistant tech is now available for iPhone
Google's Bard has been replaced by Gemini, and the new, improved AI assistant is now available within the iOS Google app.
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.
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A future iPhone could see if you're not working out hard enough
An iPhone camera pointed at your face could detect effort and strain, or the total absence of it. Here's how future iPhones will mean not being able to trick Apple's activity ring.
Spain puts $209 million fine on hold while Apple and Amazon appeal
The Spanish High Court says it will suspend its fines against Apple and Amazon while the firms appeal against its antitrust regulator's ruling.
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Apple defeats lawsuit claiming Tim Cook is overpaid
A lawsuit alleging that Apple mistakenly overpays its executives including Tim Cook, by tens of millions of dollars, has been dismissed.
How to set a browser for private searching in iOS 17
Apple has quietly added yet another privacy option to Safari, by letting you set a different search engine just for when you're using private browsing. Here's how to do it.
14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 now available on Apple's refurbished store
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 was launched less than four months ago, and it is now available at a slight discount via Apple's official refurbished store.
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Judge dismisses class-action antitrust case accusing Apple & Google of collusion
A class-action lawsuit against Apple and Google suggested the company CEOs met in secret to collude on the suppression of the search market, but it has been dismissed by a Judge in California.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air gets a new February price drop
Buyers in the market for an ultraportable laptop can take home one of B&H Photo's bestselling products, the 13-inch MacBook Air, which is now on sale with a price tag of just $999. Plus, save up to $200 on upgraded 13-inch and 15-inch models.
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iTunes' days are numbered on Windows 10
Apple's iTunes doesn't have much time left on Windows, as Apple has rolled out a new trio of apps to replace the venerable music player.
iPhone 16 Plus battery life to decrease, claims dubious leak
A dubious new claim about the battery life of the iPhone 16 family says that the iPhone 16 Plus will see a lower capacity battery compared to the current version.
Usher is missing days before Super Bowl performance in new Apple Music teaser video
Apple has shared a new teaser video starring a displeased Tim Cook, Ludacris, Lil Jon, and Taraji P. Henson that asks, "Where's Usher?"
Why drivers in Scotland are crashing because of bad Apple Maps data
Drivers in Scotland keep crashing because Apple Maps has not been updated properly. Here's how to make sure a map change gets done.
How a respected security researcher stole millions from Apple
A security researcher was thanked by Apple in OS patch notes just days after being indicted in a scheme that allowed him to steal millions of dollars worth of Apple products, gift cards, and services.
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Today's top deals include 30% off Apple Watch, H&R Block tax software for $19.99, Samsung 65" TV for $398 & more
Today's top deals include a Samsung 65" UHD 4K Smart TV for $398, 50% off Aroeve Air Purifiers, 30% off a Dyson Cool tower fan, 30% off JBL Tune wireless in-ear headphones, and more.
Apple Vision Pro crams 50 pixels into the area of one iPhone 15 pixel
While a further teardown by iFixit shows that Apple Vision Pro is not like having a 4K display in front of each eye, it's close and the device has an extremely high pixel density.
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get Capture Button with DSLR-style feature
While the iPhone 16 has been rumored to get a photo Capture Button for some time, it is now rumored to feature an auto-focus option as well as a simple press-to-shoot.
How to set slow-motion screensavers in macOS Sonoma
Your Mac's lock screen is boring, but in macOS Sonoma, you can add a sense of liveliness to it with the new available screensavers. Here is how to find them and set them up.
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Apple beats antitrust lawsuit from AliveCor
AliveCor filed a lawsuit alleging that Apple changing its heart rate algorithm on Apple Watch was anticompetitive, and it has lost.
iPhone 16 camera bump design rumored to have shifted closer to iPhone X
Rumors keep changing about iPhone 16 design, with the latest suggesting the camera bump will resemble a thinner version of the iPhone X pill-shaped bump.
Apple TV+ snags critically acclaimed Sundance film starring Lily Gladstone
Apple TV+ has landed the global rights to "Fancy Dance," a critically acclaimed feature that made its debut at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
You can reset the Apple Vision Pro passcode in visionOS 1.1 beta
The first developer beta of visionOS 1.1 solves an unexpectedly pressing issue for some Apple Vision Pro users, as it allows users to reset their headset's passcode.
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Apple Vision Pro is getting mobile device management features in visionOS 1.1
Enterprise IT managers will be able to better control the Apple Vision Pro used by its employees, with visionOS 1.1 adding mobile device management to the headset.
Apple introduces the first developer beta of visionOS 1.1
Following the release of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has brought out its first developer beta for its operating system, visionOS 1.1.
Apple issues second watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, macOS 14.4 developer betas
Apple's second developer betas of watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and macOS 14.4 are now available for testing.
Apple drops second developer beta of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4
The second betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 are now available, giving developers a second chance to check out changes Apple is making to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act.
$300 Vision Pro developer strap is just an expensive USB2 device
Apple is selling developers a $300 USB-C dongle to connect the Apple Vision Pro to a Mac, but in this incarnation, it turns out to be no faster than Wi-Fi.
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Morgan Stanley dubs Apple Vision Pro a 'free call option on spatial computing'
Wowed by their experience with Apple Vision Pro, analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley see "immense" long-term potential for the Spatial Computing headset that Wall Street has yet to fully appreciate.
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Apple Vision Pro is motivating a giant California health provider
A hospital system in San Diego is now exploring how the Apple Vision Pro could be an indispensable tool beyond static data, but also for overlaying scans and other health information over a patient being examined.
Daily deals Feb. 6: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $1,749, AirTag 4-pack $79, iPad mini 6 $399, more
Today's top deals include an AirTag 4-pack for $79, $30 off AirPods 3, up to 79% off home theater projectors, 60% off the eufy Security SmartDrop, 60% off a 3-pack of Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-fi 6 routers, and more.
Now the US government is demanding users not wear Apple Vision Pro while driving
In what is perhaps the most obvious government proclamation ever, the US Secretary for Transportation has stepped in to remind drivers that they must be "fully engaged" after more footage emerges of an Apple Vision Pro being used behind the wheel.
Want to try Apple Vision Pro? Apple has plenty of appointments
Apple opened up in-store appointments for Apple Vision Pro tryouts on Monday, and we highly recommend taking advantage of one of these slots before you drop at least $3499.
Unsurprisingly, Apple Vision Pro lenses will scratch if you try to destroy them
As expected, YouTube assessments of the durability of the Apple Vision Pro have arrived, with one loudly complaining that a laminate glass will scratch.
OLED iPad Pro with M3 rumored to not be preposterously priced
Despite previous estimates that Apple would price an OLED iPad Pro preposterously high, it's now claimed that the technology will only add a slight cost premium.
China to get Apple Vision Pro by May at latest
A new supply chain report says that Apple will release the Apple Vision Pro in China in either April or May.
Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display rumored to have hit another roadblock
For the third year running, the rumor mill is saying that Apple has to push back releasing an Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display another year, this time until 2027.
Webex for Apple Vision Pro officially launches with Persona support
Webex for Apple Vision Pro is built as a native app with Spatial Audio and Persona support, plus it includes all of the usual Webex features.
It's back: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail
This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is back for one more week, giving you access to the All Languages plan for $149.97.
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People are already forgetting their Apple Vision Pro passcodes, requiring a trip to Apple
Apple Vision Pro users don't have any recourse for forgetting a passcode beyond visiting an Apple Store or shipping their headset off to be reset.
Apple TV+ has a lot of content coming in 2024
For the rest of 2024, Apple TV+ has unveiled a robust lineup of highly anticipated new series, such as "The New Look" and "Manhunt," alongside returning favorites like "Acapulco" and "Fraggle Rock: Return to the Rock."
Looks like YouTube will make an Apple Vision Pro app after all
YouTube has walked back its stance on not having a native support on the Apple Vision Pro, saying now that a dedicated app is "on the roadmap."
Fewer iPhone owners are upgrading to iOS 17 than for the iOS 16 update
Apple's adoption rates for iOS 17 show it is lagging behind iOS 16, with only 76% of iPhones from the last four years using the operating system.
Apple launches 2024 Swift Student Challenge with an Apple Park trip prize
Apple has started to accept entries to the Swift Student Challenge for 2024, with a top prize of a trip to Apple Park up for grabs.
Who will deliver immersive content for Apple Vision Pro?
Hypothetically thinking about Apple Vision Pro and what it offers for nearly $4000 in hardware might leave you concerned that Apple won't find enough buyers to support the creation of sufficient software and immersive content for it as a platform. Having used it, I think I can say that's the wrong thing to be worried about.
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Which Bluetooth devices you can use with Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro will work with many Bluetooth devices — but not all of them. Here's what you can or cannot use with Apple's new headset.
Amazon bails on Roomba, homeOS possibilities, & more smart home news on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts dive into Amazon's failed Roomba acquisition, SwitchBot's new hub, and what homeOS could be used for.
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Apple Music gearing up for Super Bowl Halftime show with new Usher interview, Fitness+ spotlight, and more
As Super Bowl LVIII looms ever closer, Apple Music will sit down with halftime performer Usher for an exclusive interview about his road to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Please don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving [u]
In most of the United States, it's illegal to wear a headset like Apple Vision Pro while driving, but a Tesla owner decided to do it anyway.
How to factory reset the Apple Vision Pro
If you need to hand the Apple Vision Pro to a new owner, or want to start again from scratch, you can quickly wipe the headset and get it back to how you first received it. Here's how to factory reset the Apple Vision Pro.
Grab an M2 MacBook Pro for just $1,579 today only
Apple's 14-inch M2 MacBook Pro is $420 off during today's Deal Zone event at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo, delivering the cheapest price available during the blowout sale.
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Save up to $1,800 on Sonos speakers & TVs ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Gear up for the big game with a new TV and set of Sonos speakers to enjoy every snap, tackle, touchdown and cheer. Super Bowl deals are in effect now with discounts of up to $1,800 off.
Apple 'renaissance' inbound after Vision Pro launch success
The launch of the Apple Vision Pro signals a potential "product renaissance" for the company, Wedbush analysts believe, with the hardware also Apple's first step towards introducing an AI App Store.
How to get started using Optic ID for Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro uses Optic ID as biometric authentication for payments and certain visionOS actions. Here's how it works, and how to use it.
How to delete apps from the Apple Vision Pro
Declutter your Apple Vision Pro by removing apps you don't want or need anymore. Here's how to delete apps from the visionOS interface.
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