Apple AR, VR operating system now called 'xrOS'

Apple has reportedly changed the name of its mixed-reality operating system to "xrOS," signaling that the company may be close to releasing a mixed-reality headset.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 19

Digital car keys can be shared between iPhone and Pixel users

Google released an update for Pixel phones that allow users to send and receive digital car keys to iPhone users.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 3

Deals: Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16-core GPU is on sale for $1,949 ($550 off)

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with an upgraded M1 Pro chip (10-core CPU & 16-core GPU) is discounted to $1,949 — a record low and less than the retail cost of the base 512GB model. Plus, save $70 on AppleCare.

Christine McKee 3 years ago 0

New betas have Apple Silicon optimizations for Stable Diffusion AI art generator

According to an Apple engineer on the machine learning team, the newest beta updates for macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS will improve performance for the Stable Diffusion AI art generating routines.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

iFixit calls the 10.9-inch iPad an iPad Air, but worse

The iFixit teardown of the 10.9-inch iPad shows that the tablet is mostly a recycled iPad Air 4 with odd shortcomings.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 7

iMessage may be coming to Android with Sunbird

Android users may finally get an easy way to get iMessage in 2023 thanks to a new app called Sunbird.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 15

Coinbase doesn't want to pay Apple for in-app NFT transfers

Coinbase removed the ability for users to send NFTs in its iOS app because Apple sees crypto "gas" fees as something that should be paid with in-app purchase — requiring the fee.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 7

Apple seeds fourth developer betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2

Apple has shifted to the fourth round of betas for its operating systems, with new developer builds of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2 now available to download.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Social media is out of control & needs regulation, says Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham says he will soon unveil legislation to form a bipartisan Digital Regulatory Commission to deal with abuses of power and free speech at Apple and the rest of Big Tech.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Steve Jobs hand-numbered Apple-I goes up for auction

A fully working Apple-I motherboard a number handwritten by Steve Jobs, plus all accessories, is expected to get $375,000 at auction.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

How to watch Hulu on Mac

Hulu is one of many options when picking a streaming service and the primary way to access content owned by networks like Fox and Disney — here's how you can stream Hulu on your Mac.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

Hands on with Moft's iPhone case and Continuity Camera mount

Accessory maker Moft sells a MagSafe iPhone case and an adhesive Continuity Camera Mount that works with a MacBook — and we've had them for a few weeks.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple won't shut down App Store Connect for the holidays

Apple will keep app submissions in the App Store open for developers during the holiday season.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

New Apple Card applicants get 5% cashback on iPhone, Mac, more

From now until Christmas Day, users who open up a new Apple Card account will get a 5% Daily Cash payment on purchases from Apple, instead of the normal 3%.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Safely clean your AirPods with Belkin's new cleaning kit

Belkin has released an AirPods Cleaning Kit that claims to remove earwax and restore acoustic performance for certain AirPods.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

How to show Apple Fitness+ workout metrics over AirPlay 2

Apple now allows people using the Apple Fitness+ service to see workout metrics on AirPlay 2 devices. Here's how to get it done.

Nathaniel Pangaro 3 years ago 0

Daily deals Dec. 1: $600 off Samsung 49-inch monitor, $5 off HomePod mini, 91% off Microsoft Office for Mac, more

Thursday's best deals include $350 off an M1 MacBook Air, Samsung T7 1TB SSD for $150, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 starting from $460, and much more.

AppleInsider Staff 3 years ago 0

Japanese fashion house Wacko Maria reveals new Beats Flex collaboration

Apple's Beats Flex entry-level wireless earbuds will very soon be available in a limited leopard-print design made for Wacko Maria.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Apple may see $8 billion holiday revenue drop over iPhone delays

Investment bank Piper Sandler expects Apple and Foxconn to catch up with iPhone 14 Pro production in December, but will still fall short by around nine million iPhones.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 6

A new LastPass hack was caused by August's stolen data

The developers of the LastPass security app and service say that it is investigating a new security incident leading to some user data theft, just three months after the last one.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

IOGear 2-port 4K KVM: Simple, cost-effective multi-Mac control

Straightforward to set up and easy to use, the IOGear 2-port KVM is an inexpensive solution to controlling two computers with one keyboard, mouse and audio. But you do have to pick your model carefully.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Apple will take one-third of TSMC chips made in Arizona

After Tim Cook said Apple would source chips from TMSC's Arizona facility, a new report has shed more light on what process it will be using to start, as well as initial production volumes.

Mike Wuerthele 3 years ago 7

Apple had its best sales ever in October in the Chinese market

New research claims that one in four smartphones sold in China during October 2022 was an iPhone, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max being the country's best-selling device.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Sponsored Content

Hands on: Mkeke's clear cases for iPhone 14 Pro protect while showcasing its beauty

Mkeke makes durable yet affordable clear cases for the iPhone 14 lineup, and we've gone hands on with their range of clear case color options.

Sponsored Content 3 years ago 0

Apple Stores worldwide turn (RED) for World AIDS Day

Marking World AIDS Day on December 1, hundreds of Apple Stores are adding (PRODUCT)RED window and product displays, and Apple online is promoting its related books, apps, and videos.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Paramount Plus deal has been extended, save 50% on the annual plan

The Black Friday Paramount Plus deal has been extended due to high demand, knocking half off the annual plan for new and returning subscribers.

Christine McKee 3 years ago 0

Skiers triggering false Crash Detection alerts on iPhone 14, Apple Watch

Emergency dispatchers near ski resorts are seeing an influx of Crash Detection alerts sent by iPhone and Apple Watches — and they want the skiers to leave them on.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 5

Apple never considered removing Twitter, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk himself has now said that Apple never intended to remove Twitter from the App Store, after taking a walk around Apple Park with CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

Samsung M8 32-inch 4K monitor discounted to $491 (32% off) for Cyber Week

Shoppers looking for a bargain on a new monitor can find one with the 32-inch Samsung M8 Smart Monitor, which is $230 off.

Appleinsider Staff 3 years ago 0

Hands on with the Oceanic+ app and Apple Watch Ultra

After being announced on stage alongside the Apple Watch Ultra, the Oceanic+ app is now available on the App Store to download. Let's go hands-on to test it out.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 2

Apple executive John Stauffer poached by Roblox

John Stauffer was the head of the Apple division behind CarPlay and Group FaceTime — and now he's leaving the company for Roblox.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 3

Elon Musk takes tour of Apple HQ, hosted by Tim Cook

On Wednesday, Elon Musk visited Apple's headquarters in California amidst claims that the company is threatening to remove Twitter from the App Store.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Zens 4-in-1 Modular Charging Station review: Room for an iPad but a bit expensive

The new Zens 4-in-1 Modular Charging Station can charge your iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch, in one accessory — but cost and looks may be a deterrent.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Twitter faces ban in EU over too-loose content moderation

The European Union has warned Elon Musk that it will ban or fine Twitter unless it follows its laws about content moderation that are set to go into effect in 2023.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Claris FileMaker Pro & FileMaker Server updated with macOS Ventura compatibility

The custom database and app-building platform FileMaker by Claris has been updated with full macOS Ventura compatibility.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 4

How to watch Pluto TV on Mac

Pluto TV is a streaming service that allows you to watch live television and stream on-demand content all for free. Here is how to watch it on your Mac.

Nathaniel Pangaro 3 years ago 0

Apple releases iOS 16.1.2 with crash detection improvements

Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 for iPhone only with important security fixes, improved compatibility with wireless carriers, and optimized Crash Detection for the iPhone 14 lineup.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

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