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Vision Pro prescription lenses to start at $300, guesses Gurman

3 days ago

Vision Pro prescription lenses to start at $300, guesses Gurman

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With no apparent supply chain information, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple Vision Pro's Zeiss prescription lenses will cost between $300 and $600.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

The best Apple headphones you should buy for back to school

3 days ago

The best Apple headphones you should buy for back to school

There are several Apple headphones and earphones that cover a variety of use cases. Here's what students and their parents should look at when buying personal audio accessories for the school year ahead.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

iPadOS 17 feature roundup: Interactive widgets, USB webcam support, Health app, more

3 days ago

iPadOS 17 feature roundup: Interactive widgets, USB webcam support, Health app, more

Apple didn't spend much time on iPadOS 17, but there are several new features coming to the platform, plus almost everything from iOS 17 is included too. Here's everything coming in iPadOS 17.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

It wasn't a mistake — Apple betas are now free

3 days ago

It wasn't a mistake — Apple betas are now free

Apple has quietly updated its developer program with a free tier that includes access to developer betas, but we still can't recommend installing beta software.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

What Intel Macs aren't getting in macOS Sonoma

4 days ago

What Intel Macs aren't getting in macOS Sonoma

As Apple prioritizes features for Apple Silicon, Intel machines are going to be left behind. For macOS Sonoma, there are five key features missing for Intel Macs.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

Mira made AR headsets for the US Military — and Apple owns the company now

4 days ago

Mira made AR headsets for the US Military — and Apple owns the company now

Apple has acquired Mira, a company that creates augmented reality headsets for other companies — including the US military.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

Apple says emulation in macOS can show devs how Windows games could run

4 days ago

Apple says emulation in macOS can show devs how Windows games could run

Apple's push to improve gaming on Mac may involve some form of emulation, with its Game Porting Toolkit including a way for developers to try out existing Windows games within macOS.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Early Apple Vision Pro neurological research helps it predict when you'll click

4 days ago

Early Apple Vision Pro neurological research helps it predict when you'll click

Apple Vision Pro involved a lot of neuroscience to develop some of its key features, according to a former Apple engineer, with it relying on various tricks to determine what a person could be about to do in the interface.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Even with so many demonstrated use cases, Apple Vision Pro might not yet have a purpose

4 days ago

Even with so many demonstrated use cases, Apple Vision Pro might not yet have a purpose

In the year 2023, it's hard to imagine there's still room for Apple to "disrupt" anything anymore, but the company aimed high with Apple Vision Pro and managed to set a new standard for what this segment can achieve.

By Evan Selleck | 4 days ago

B&H Photo, Amazon slash MacBook Air prices to as low as $799 on heels of 15-inch debut

4 days ago

B&H Photo, Amazon slash MacBook Air prices to as low as $799 on heels of 15-inch debut

Apple's WWDC 2023 is in full force, with yesterday's keynote packed with new releases. To make way for new inventory, Apple resellers are offering staggering discounts on M1 and M2 MacBook Air models, with the standard configs up to $200 off.

By Michael Stroup | 4 days ago

App Store Review Guideline updates go after fake apps, bad ads

4 days ago

App Store Review Guideline updates go after fake apps, bad ads

Apple has refined its App Store Review Guidelines and other developer-related documents, with changes taking aim against inappropriate advertising, apps that impersonate others, and Safari extensions.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Deals: $799 MacBook Air, $1,749 MacBook Pro 14-inch, $399 iPad 10th Generation & more

4 days ago

Deals: $799 MacBook Air, $1,749 MacBook Pro 14-inch, $399 iPad 10th Generation & more

Today's hottest deals include 35% off a 24" Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor, 11% off a 10th Gen iPad, $150 off a M2 Pro Mac mini & AppleCare+ kit, $50 off Bose QuietComfort earbuds II, and home theater projectors from $100.

By Jess Pingrey | 4 days ago

New 15-inch MacBook Air vs 13-inch MacBook Air M2: Compared

4 days ago

New 15-inch MacBook Air vs 13-inch MacBook Air M2: Compared

Apple has introduced a new model of MacBook Air at WWDC 2023, with a 15-inch MacBook Air now a larger option for consumers. Here's how the specs differ from the existing 13-inch model.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Compared: Apple Pro Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor

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Apple rejected nearly one million apps for privacy violations between 2020 and 2022

4 days ago

Apple rejected nearly one million apps for privacy violations between 2020 and 2022

Between 2020 to 2022, Apple rejected almost one million apps from the App Store for privacy violations, and the number is increasing substantially.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

Apple's Back to School 2023 offer is live — but you may find better deals elsewhere

4 days ago

Apple's Back to School 2023 offer is live — but you may find better deals elsewhere

Apple has launched its Back to School promotion for 2023, but just as with previous years, you may find better offers away from Apple's quite tempting selections.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Tim Cook: Apple Vision Pro tech is mindblowing, and will be too expensive for many

4 days ago

Tim Cook: Apple Vision Pro tech is mindblowing, and will be too expensive for many

Speaking on "Good Morning America," Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged that Apple Vision Pro will be too expensive for many, but says the cost is because of the "mind-blowing" engineering in it.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Apple Vision Pro & iOS 17 will be a feast for accessory makers

4 days ago

Apple Vision Pro & iOS 17 will be a feast for accessory makers

Apple hasn't just grown the number of people interested in headsets, it's given accessory makers a whole new market — and so has iOS 17.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

BandWerk introduces first leather band for Apple Vision Pro

4 days ago

BandWerk introduces first leather band for Apple Vision Pro

BandWerk has emerged as one of the first producers of accessories for the Apple Vision Pro, with Leather Head Bands for the headset set to ship in early 2024.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Apple accidentally releases public iOS 17 beta early [u]

4 days ago

Apple accidentally releases public iOS 17 beta early [u]

The developer-only beta of iOS 17 is available to all users, seemingly by mistake.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

First iOS 17 developer beta references new MagSafe accessories

4 days ago

First iOS 17 developer beta references new MagSafe accessories

There may be a new MagSafe Charger on the way, with references in the first developer beta of iOS 17 also mentioning a MagSafe Battery Pack.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Apple Design Awards winners revealed at WWDC 2023

4 days ago

Apple Design Awards winners revealed at WWDC 2023

As part of WWDC 2023, Apple has selected and announced the twelve winning apps and games across six categories for the Apple Design Awards.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

Apple Vision Pro developer kits will be made available eventually, and to a select crowd

4 days ago

Apple Vision Pro developer kits will be made available eventually, and to a select crowd

Developers will be able to apply for an Apple Vision Pro developer kit, but no details are available yet.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

Developers gain new SDK tools for Privacy Label generation and security checks

4 days ago

Developers gain new SDK tools for Privacy Label generation and security checks

Apple is creating new tools around third-party SDK use to simplify developer software pipelines, like Privacy Label generation.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

Craig Federighi outlines iOS 17 privacy & Apple's stance on AI

4 days ago

Craig Federighi outlines iOS 17 privacy & Apple's stance on AI

Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

No matter how great Apple makes its new OSes seem now, don't install the betas

4 days ago

No matter how great Apple makes its new OSes seem now, don't install the betas

Apple makes iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma sound fantastic. But Apple will also make them sound ready, and they really, really are not. Don't risk bricking your device.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

First developer betas for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma are out

4 days ago

First developer betas for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma are out

Shortly after unveiling macOS Sonoma and various other updates, Apple wasted no time making its operating system's initial beta versions available to users.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

New Optic ID biometrics use your iris to unlock the Apple Vision Pro headset

5 days ago

New Optic ID biometrics use your iris to unlock the Apple Vision Pro headset

The next generation of biometric authentication using unique iris patterns will be used for Apple Vision Pro, and it's called Optic ID.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

watchOS 10 runs on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models

5 days ago

watchOS 10 runs on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models

Apple's milestone watchOS 10 update will be usable by all current Apple Watch models that can run watchOS 9, the company has revealed.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Maxed-out Apple Silicon Mac Pro costs 1/4 what a maxed Intel one did

5 days ago

Maxed-out Apple Silicon Mac Pro costs 1/4 what a maxed Intel one did

Time has a way of humbling our demands for technological advances, and in 2019, a maxed-out Mac Pro would set you back $53,000. Today, Apple announced a long-awaited update to the pro-level desktop computer, with more impressive specs and a much more modest price tag.

By Michael Stroup | 5 days ago

Apple Silicon Mac Pro does not support PCI-E Radeon video cards

5 days ago

Apple Silicon Mac Pro does not support PCI-E Radeon video cards

Apple announced the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, and while it packs a punch with M2 Ultra, pro users won't be happy with a lack of Radeon PCI-E video card support.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

Several Macs have been cut off the support list for macOS Sonoma

5 days ago

Several Macs have been cut off the support list for macOS Sonoma

Apple's forthcoming macOS Sonoma will not support the same range of Macs as macOS Ventura, with a few models years chopped off the compatibility list.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

Apple's iOS 17 drops iPhone 8 and iPhone X

5 days ago

Apple's iOS 17 drops iPhone 8 and iPhone X

Apple has confirmed that the forthcoming iOS 17 will require an iPhone XS or newer, although it has not said whether all features will be available on all models.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

Apple dropping 'Hey' from 'Hey Siri,' and allowing users to issue multiple commands

5 days ago

Apple dropping 'Hey' from 'Hey Siri,' and allowing users to issue multiple commands

Apple is dropping "Hey" from "Hey Siri," and allowing users to provide multiple commands without needing to summon the assistant repeatedly.

By Amber Neely | 5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro headset will get its own App Store featuring apps for visionOS

5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro headset will get its own App Store featuring apps for visionOS

Apple Vision Pro will launch with its own App Store featuring apps created for the new visionOS platform.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

Apple and Disney partner for Apple Vision Pro Disney+ day-one launch

5 days ago

Apple and Disney partner for Apple Vision Pro Disney+ day-one launch

Disney CEO Bob Iger made a surprise appearance during the WWDC keynote to announce that the Disney+ app will launch on Apple Vision Pro with 3D interactive experiences from "Star Wars" and National Geographic — and more.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro will launch with over 100 Apple Arcade games

5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro will launch with over 100 Apple Arcade games

Apple has revealed that its new Apple Vision Pro headset will launch with game controller support, and also an existing library of 100 Apple Arcade games on day one.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

AirPods Pro getting a big update in iOS 17 with Adaptive Audio

5 days ago

AirPods Pro getting a big update in iOS 17 with Adaptive Audio

WWDC is a software-focused event, and Apple did not forget AirPods Pro with the company previewing Adaptive Audio and better switching arriving in the fall operating system updates.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro $3,499 mixed-reality headset launches at WWDC after years of rumors

5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro $3,499 mixed-reality headset launches at WWDC after years of rumors

Apple has unveiled its mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Its ambitious launch of a new platform will make waves in the AR market, but it will ship in early 2024 and cost $3,499.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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watchOS 10 arrives for Apple Watch, with widgets, new faces, and more workouts

5 days ago

watchOS 10 arrives for Apple Watch, with widgets, new faces, and more workouts

At WWDC 2023, Apple officially announced watchOS 10 at WWDC, its newest Apple Watch operating system with widgets to give quick access to apps and functions.

By Andrew Orr | 5 days ago

FaceTime comes to Apple TV with the tvOS 17 update

5 days ago

FaceTime comes to Apple TV with the tvOS 17 update

At the WWDC keynote, Apple made an official announcement about tvOS, the latest system for Apple TV, showcasing its new capabilities and enhancements.

By Andrew Orr | 5 days ago

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The biggest features in watchOS 9 for Apple Watch

Apple has released watchOS 9 to millions of Apple Watch users and with it come a wide array of new features. Here's what's new in this substantial update.

By Andrew O'Hara | 8 months ago