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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 VP Greg Joswiak says ‘metaverse’ is a word he will never use

Apple VP Greg Joswiak says 'metaverse' is a word he will never use

Apple has reportedly been working on its own virtual universe as the company also has plans to introduce a new mixed reality headset. And, following a statement from Mark Zuckerberg saying that the metaverse should be “open” as a criticism of Apple, the company’s VP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak said during an interview with WSJ that he will never use the word “metaverse.”

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Apollo for Reddit now lets users follow thread comments with Live Activities

Apollo for Reddit now lets users follow thread comments with Live Activities

Apollo, the popular third-party Reddit client for iOS, has just received a new update that adds support for features introduced with iOS 16.1. Specifically, the app now works with Live Activities, so users can follow thread comments on the iPhone lock screen and also on Dynamic Island. There are also some changes when it comes to the “Pixel Pals.”

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Apple to let users keep Live Activities updated more frequently with iOS 16.2

Apple to let users opt-in to keep Live Activities updated more frequently with iOS 16.2

With the official release of iOS 16.1 this week, Apple introduced Live Activities – a new way for third-party apps to provide useful information right on the iPhone lock screen or Dynamic Island. With the iOS 16.2 beta, which was released to developers on Tuesday, the company is working to let users choose to keep Live Activities updated more frequently.

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iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience

iOS 16.2 introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience

One of the main highlights of iOS 16 is the redesigned Home app, which is part of the Apple’s efforts to push HomeKit and the new Matter standard for smart home devices. Now with iOS 16.2 beta, the company is finally introducing the promised new architecture to the Home app, which is expected to make the experience more reliable for users.

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Download the new M2 iPad Pro and 10th generation iPad wallpapers right here

Download the new M2 iPad Pro and 10th generation iPad wallpapers right here

Apple this month announced the new M2 iPad Pro and the 10th generation iPad, which will hit stores later this week. And while both models come with hardware upgrades and new features, they also ship with iPadOS 16.1 and exclusive new wallpapers. But if you want to get these new wallpapers without having to buy a new device, you can download them right here.

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New ‘Level Lock+’ smart lock with Home Key support available for sale in Apple Retail Stores [U]

HomeKit Door Lock

Earlier this week, we shared a statement from smart home accessory maker Level Home about supporting Apple Home Key technology in its products. After saying that this was “certainly not off the table,” the company launched a new smart lock named “Level Lock+” that does work with Apple Home Key.

Update: The Level Lock+ with Home Key is now available for sale in Apple’s online store for $329.25. You can read the original article below.

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M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 orders ‘Preparing to Ship’ ahead of official launch next week

M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 orders 'Preparing to Ship' ahead of official launch next week

The new M2 iPad Pro and 10th-generation iPad were officially announced by Apple this week and are now available to order. The products are not expected to arrive in stores or in the hands of customers until next Wednesday, October 26. However, the first orders for the new iPads on Apple’s online store are now “Preparing to Ship.”

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Here’s a look at the new Siri interface on Apple TV coming with tvOS 16.1

Here's a look at the new Siri interface on Apple TV coming with tvOS 16.1

Following the announcement of new iPad models this week, Apple also introduced a new generation of Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support. In addition, the company also revealed a new Siri interface coming with tvOS 16.1 for all supported Apple TV models. Read on as we show you what the new interface looks like.

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‘Vivid’ system-wide HDR app for macOS updated with ‘Eclipse Mode’ and web browser for iOS

‘Vivid’ systemwide HDR app for macOS updated with ‘Eclipse Mode’ and web browser for iOS

Vivid is a macOS app introduced earlier this year that brings the HDR experience systemwide, so users can take advantage of the high level of brightness of the MacBook Pro’s built-in display and Apple’s Pro Display XDR at any time. This week, the app was updated with a new “Eclipse Mode,” while the developers also released a new web browser for iOS.

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iOS 16 Live Activities

Developers can now submit apps supporting iOS 16.1, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island to the App Store

iOS 16.1 will be available to the public next week, and the update comes with multiple new features and tweaks across the system, including the Live Activities API that works with Dynamic Island. Ahead of the official release, Apple is now letting developers submit apps supporting the latest software to the App Store.

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