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Filipe Espósito is a Brazilian tech Journalist who started covering Apple news on iHelp BR with some exclusive scoops, including the reveal of the new Apple Watch Series 5 models in titanium and ceramic. He joined 9to5Mac in 2019 to share even more exclusive details about Apple’s plans.

You can contact Filipe at hi@filipeesposito.com or on Threads, @filipe.esposito.

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Apple invites VR experts to WWDC 2023 as company is expected to announce its new headset

Apple mixed Reality AR VR headset

WWDC 2023 will start on June 5 with a special opening keynote. At the event, the company will announce the next major updates to its operating systems, which include iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14. But in addition to new software, Apple is also rumored to announce its long-awaited mixed reality headset at the event.

To back up these rumors, the company has invited several experts in virtual reality (VR) technology to the event.

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Concept imagines what rumored iOS 17 features would look like

Concept imagines what rumored iOS 17 features would look like

Apple is less than two weeks from announcing iOS 17, which is expected to bring new features to iPhone users. We’ve already heard a lot of rumors about the update’s new features, such as Apple Music lyrics on the Lock Screen, redesigned Control Center, and more. Now, a concept created by designer Nicholas Ghigo shows what these rumored features could look like.

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Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for macOS updated with new features and support for iPad apps

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for macOS updated with new features and support for iPad apps

Apple this morning released Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, marking the first time the company’s professional software comes to iPadOS users. Now the company is also rolling out updates to the macOS versions of these apps, which come with new features and support for projects created in the iPad apps.

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iMessage is currently down or partially not working for some users [U: Fixed]

iMessage

If you’re having issues with Apple’s iMessage on Tuesday, it’s not just you. The platform is currently down or partially not working for some users. While in some cases users can send text messages but not media, others have been complaining that iMessage is not working at all.

Update: Apple says the issue was fixed around 11:20 a.m. PT. You can read the original article below.

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Apple releases first iOS 16.6 beta to developers [U: Public Beta]

Apple releases first iOS 16.6 beta to developers

Apple on Friday released the first iOS 16.6 beta for developers just one day after the public release of iOS 16.5. The update comes on the same day that the company also released the first betas of macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6. But it’s unclear at this point what’s new with the update.

Update: Apple is now rolling out the update to public beta testers as well.

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Meta has been working on a new Twitter competitor, and here’s what it looks like

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Ever since Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk, some users have been looking for alternatives to the social network as they’re unhappy with the company’s latest decisions. We’ve seen Mastodon get a lot of attention, as well as Bluesky – a new social network supported by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. But now Meta wants to join the party with a new app under the Instagram brand to compete with Twitter.

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Apple bans its employees from using ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms for work

Apple bans its employees from using ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms for work

Earlier today, OpenAI released the official ChatGPT app for iPhone. The tool has become well known for answering users’ requests and solving from the simplest to the most complex issues thanks to artificial intelligence. Apple, however, doesn’t want its employees using such tools. In an internal memo, the company said that generative AIs can’t be used for work.

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Manufacturing cost of Apple’s mixed reality headset exceeds $1,500 per unit

Apple mixed Reality AR VR headset

Apple is rumored to finally unveil its first mixed reality headset next month at WWDC 2023. And according to the latest rumors, the device will cost around $3,000 due to its advanced technologies and complex manufacturing process. But how much will Apple spend to manufacture each unit? Chinese analysts believe that the headset will cost Apple $1,500 per unit.

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Hermès launches luxury leather AirPods Pro case and lanyard that cost up to €780

Hermès launches new luxury leather case and lanyard for AirPods Pro that cost up to €780

French luxury designer Hermès officially partnered with Apple in 2015 to launch a special edition Apple Watch with bands designed by the brand. The partnership between the two companies still exists to this day, but apart from that, Hermès also makes accessories for other Apple products. This week, the brand launched a new luxury leather case and lanyard for AirPods Pro.

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Apple to begin mass production of iPhone 15 displays in June

iPhone 15 Pro USB-C charging speed storage tiers | 9to5Mac render

The iPhone 14 lineup was heavily impacted by supply constraints last year, which resulted in customers not being able to buy a new model in time for the holiday season – especially when it came to the Pro models. This time, however, it seems that production of the iPhone 15 display panels will begin as early as June to ensure that there will be enough units available by the end of the year.

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Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro to get larger display and periscope lens

kuo: iPhone 16 Pro to get larger display and periscope lens

Apple is expected to introduce four new iPhone models later this year: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. All four models will get a new design, but the screen sizes will remain the same as today. At the same time, only the 15 Pro Max model is rumored to get a periscope lens for better optical zoom. But according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the regular iPhone 16 Pro will also get a periscope lens in 2024.

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New ‘xrOS’ wordmark registered by Apple ahead of AR/VR headset announcement

New 'xrOS' wordmark registered by Apple ahead of AR/VR headset announcement

Apple is rumored to introduce its first mixed reality headset next month. And while we’ve heard a lot about this new device, some details remain unclear – like its name and what operating system it will run. After registering the “xrOS” trademark earlier this year, Apple has now registered a wordmark with the same name – which suggests that the new platform will be called “xrOS.”

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Here’s the one thing I don’t like about my 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro

Here's the one thing I don't like about my 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple introduced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models earlier this year. While these laptops maintain the same design as the previous generation, they come with faster M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. I’ve been an M1 MacBook Air user for over two years, but I decided to try the new MacBook Pro. And while it’s undeniably a great laptop, there’s one thing I don’t like about it.

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