Like any other mainstream GPS app, Apple Maps does more than help you get from point A to point B. It also surfaces what’s around you, whether you’re on vacation, passing through an unfamiliar part of town, or settling into a new city. This facet of Apple Maps is vital …
Read More »Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro Headset Will Go on Sale Feb. 2
Apple revealed its long-awaited VR headset last year without confirming a specific launch date, saying only that the VIsion Pro would be available in 2024. The wait is almost over—Apple says all of its US retail locations will have the Vision Pro for sale on Feb. 2. If you’re already …
Read More »Apple’s Vision Pro AR Headset
It was a classic “one more thing” at Apple’s WWDC event today. After unveiling new Macs and software updates, Apple finally announced its long-rumored augmented reality headset known as Vision Pro. In typical Apple fashion, the announcement failed to provide many technical details, but the company demoed plenty of games, …
Read More »Apple Is Testing M2 Max and Ultra Desktops for Possible Launch at WWDC
WWDC is right around the corner, and though it’s a conference focused on software, Apple rarely misses a chance to show off some new hardware as well. Its mixed reality headset is the most highly anticipated unveiling for this year’s event, but the company might also pull the wraps off …
Read More »Apple Watch Outperforms
The Apple Watch is considered by many to be the leading product in the smartwatch game, and now that we’ve had several generations come out over time, older models can offer a wide variety of deals. For those who want this advanced tech but can’t splurge on a brand-new device, buying refurbished …
Read More »Apple Watch Blood Glucose Monitor
Apple still has a long way to go before it adds no-prick blood glucose monitors to its wearables, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported Sunday. Gurman said Apple “still needs to perfect the algorithms and on-board sensors” found in its prototypes before even hoping to build them into a Watch. It also …
Read More »Apple May Adopt Hybrid OLED Technology
Apple could adopt a “hybrid” OLED technology in iPads by 2024 that could allow for slimmer devices while lowering production costs, according to a new report out today (via DigiTimes). By combining rigid OLED glass substrates with flexible OLED thin-film encapsulation, the hybrid OLED technology is said to make OLED …
Read More »Apple’s AR/VR Operating System xrOS
(Photo: Apple headset render via Antonio DeRosa)Apple seems to be getting close to the launch of its much-hyped AR/VR headset, as it’s reportedly settled on a name for the operating system. Noted Apple soothsayer Mark Gurman is reporting it’s going to be xrOS. This is shorthand for “extended reality,” as …
Read More »Apple’s Emergency SOS Service
Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 a few months ago, and even by the standards of Apple, this is at best an iterative improvement for the iPhone line. There is one new and potentially important feature though: Emergency SOS. This feature, exclusive to the iPhone 14, can communicate with satellites to …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone 14 Lineup
Apple held its Far Out event today, and the company launched several new bits of hardware. It announced upgraded iPhones as expected, and also announced a brand new Apple Watch Ultra designed for extreme sports enthusiasts. It also introduced several new features designed to improve your personal safety in the …
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