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Apple Vision Pro team talks process behind designing newest visionOS 26 Environment

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Apple Vision Pro has the power to transport users from their physical surroundings into a variety of immersive Environments, whether it’s the shores of Mount Hood or the surface of the Moon looking back at Earth.

With visionOS 26, Apple expanded its library with another planetary view that takes the immersive experience even further. Now, two of the people behind the work are revealing new details about the intricate design process required to bring these virtual spaces to life.

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Nano-texture look for less? Best matte screen protectors for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook

Using the iPad Pro with the nano-texture display reaffirmed my preference for anti-glare displays. Naturally, this made me want to nano-texture all the things. While not all Apple products have nano-texture display options, you can get a lot of the way there with quality anti-glare matte screen protectors for any iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.

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Best smart scales with iPhone and iPad sync for Apple Health app

Smart scales that sync with iPhone and iPad offer a convenient way to monitor personal health metrics. Prices span from under $40 for basic features to around $500 for models with clinical grade body scans and easy-to-recommend solutions in between. For anyone who wants weight and related data to appear in the Health app, the key requirement is choosing a scale that supports HealthKit and Apple Health.

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Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV app

Starting with iOS 26, Apple will officially allow video playback through CarPlay. Released this week in beta, iOS 26.4 appears to be the first version with support, as long as two conditions are met. While CarPlay video playback isn’t ready for users yet, one developer has shown off how it will look as well as how Apple’s TV app looks in the car.

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Beats has the official Apple cable for CarPlay with USB-C iPhones

When Apple moved the iPhone to USB-C, it left behind more than just the Lightning port. New iPhone comes with a USB-C charging cable, but many cars still use USB-A ports for CarPlay. That’s created a gap for drivers: no first-party cable to connect a USB-C iPhone to a USB-A car.

Apple’s official workaround is a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter. Beats, an Apple brand, offers this USB-A to USB-C cable for half the price that is effectively the official solution for using CarPlay with USB-C iPhones.

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Apple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4

The past few days brought two encouraging signs for the new Siri | Liquid Glass style new Siri icon

Despite inking a deal with Google to use Gemini AI as the brains behind upgraded Siri, Apple is reportedly facing internal challenges in getting the final product ready for prime time. The reported delays could stretch into iOS 27 this fall. Apple first announced a more capable version of Siri in 2024; that update hasn’t shipped yet.

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