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Vision Pro: Apple's new augmented reality headset unveiled
Apple has unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the new headset "seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world". The tech firm also announced its latest iPhone operating system, as well as updates to MacBook Air. The headset has a two-hour battery life, costs $3, ... Read more
2023-06-05 21:40:24
Apple, iOS 17 Should Steal These Android 14 Features
Commentary: Apple's next iPhone OS is expected to be unveiled Monday at WWDC. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 kicks off on Monday, and the company is expected to announce the next version of its iPhone software, iOS 17, at the event. WWDC comes about a month after Google I/O 2023, where Google showcased its next smartphone software, Android 14. In the US, iPhones recently wrestled t ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:38:02
Crackdown on Netflix Password Sharing: What It Means for You
It all boils down to choice. If you're sharing your Netflix password with friends or family, it's time to make a choice: Do you want to pay extra, or politely boot them from your account? Netflix has rolled out account-sharing changes to US customers who are sharing passwords with anyone outside their household. Subscribers with either a standard or premium plan can choose to pay an extra $8 pe ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:36:23
Everything I Want Apple to Add to iOS 17 for WWDC
The next version of the company's iPhone software is expected at WWDC. Hopefully the new iOS has all these features. On June 5, Apple will hold its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote presentation, in which CEO Tim Cook and gang are expected to announce the next major version of iPhone software, iOS 17. Though rumors point to the software update being overshadowed by new Mac hardware and a lo ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:35:31
Woot Refurb Sale Saves You $149 on a Top-of-the-Line iPhone 14 Pro Max
If you can live with some dings and scrapes, you can get your hands on Apple's most advanced phone to date for $950 right now. Apple makes some of our absolute favorite phones of 2023, and its top-of-the-line iPhone 14 Pro Max may just be the most the most advanced phone out there at the moment. However, that serious hardware doesn't come cheap, with prices for this high-end model starting at $1, ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:33:05
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset: What to Expect From WWDC's Big Reveal
Long-awaited and still mysterious, Apple's AR/VR headset could be the spark for a whole new wave of hardware and software. Apple's next big product looks like it'll cost $3,000, rest on your face and need to be tethered to a battery pack. Whatever this expected VR headset ends up being, it isn't immediately clear what it'll do or who it's for. The Reality Pro headset, as it's expected to be calle ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:31:29
How To Watch Apple's WWDC Keynote Tomorrow
We expect Apple to announce an AR/VR headset, iOS 17, new Macs and more. The developers conference kicks off with a keynote on Monday June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. Apple's WWDC is set for Monday. Traditionally, the big developer-focused event has been where the company gives us a first look at new software for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs. But occasionally we get some new hardware, too. This ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:29:27
Apple Watch Features I Want to See in WatchOS 10
We're expecting to learn more about Apple's next big software update for the Apple Watch at WWDC 2023. In the years since its launch, the Apple Watch has grown into a well-rounded fitness tracker and a useful smartphone companion. But there are several ways Apple could make it even more helpful in both areas, and I'm hoping to learn more about how Apple is doing just that at its Worldwide Develop ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:26:42
Apple Watch SE (2022) Deals: Trade-In Promos, Free Apple Services and More
Here's how to make Apple's inexpensive smartwatch model even cheaper. Given its lower starting price, Apple Watch SE deals tend to be less steep than those seen on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch SE (2022) is the closest to a budget Apple smartwatch you'll find, with retail prices starting at $249 -- but you don't have to pay full price if you know where to look. ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:25:30
Apple Rumored to Unveil 'Several' New Macs at WWDC
The iPhone maker could be growing its family of flagship computers with at least one new model. Predictions for Apple's WWDC keynote presentation continue to roll in, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman anticipating that Apple will announce "several" new Mac models during the event. In a tweet Wednesday, Gurman reiterated that in addition to launching a fresh set of computers, the tech giant w ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:24:53