Second beta, leaker letters, and Windows 11 — This Week in Apple
In this week's edition, Apple causes a storm in the world of leakers, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 may provide apps more RAM, and Microsoft shows Windows 11.
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Future Hardware
Malcolm Owen
'Apple Glass' may have safeguards to prevent wearers bumping into real objects
Apple devices such as "Apple Glass" may integrate real-world objects into Apple AR or VR experiences, specifically to avoid the wearer colliding with them.
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William Gallagher
Apple researching cameras that can capture direction of light for better AR, VR
Future iPhone cameras that capture the direction light is traveling may provide greater 3D detail that will improve Apple AR walk-through experiences.
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Apple's UWB tech could make pointing the remote control matter again
An iPhone or another remote control may one day take advantage of Ultra Wideband to provide users with information about nearby devices or change what controls are available, simply by pointing it at different things.
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Apple's VR headset may borrow air conditioning technology to keep users cool
Future "Apple Glass," or other Apple AR headsets, could use air deflectors to direct heat away from a wearer's head.
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Beats Studio Buds appear early on Best Buy's website
Apple's worst-kept secret, the Beats Studio Buds have surfaced yet again, with major retailer Best Buy advertising the personal audio accessories on its website.
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Unannounced 'Beats Studio Buds' pop up again in celebrity social media
Soccer star Alex Morgan has shared an Instagram photo in which she's seen wearing Apple's as-yet unannounced "Beats Studio Buds."
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New MacBook Pro models predicted for Q3 2021, held up by mini LED shortage
Sources within the supply chain say that Apple expects to ship new MacBook Pro models beginning in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.
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Apple Glass display could automatically turn opaque for better AR images
The long-rumored "Apple Glass" could provide digital images in AR that appear to be completely solid when overlaying the view of the environment, by selectively blocking elements of the screen to stop light from passing through.
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Mikey Campbell
Wesley Hilliard
Mike Peterson
