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As we await Apple Headset launch, Meta’s 4-year AR/VR plan leaks
The first Apple Headset launch is expected to happen later this year, following an initial unveiling at WWDC in June. While we wait, a leak has given a glimpse into the AR/VR plans of one of Apple’s rivals in this field, Facebook owner Meta.
These plans include multiple headset models, smart glasses with a “neural interface,” and a smartwatch that can be paired with glasses …
Expand Expanding CloseApple modem expected in iPhone 16, says Qualcomm CEO
As Apple continues its transition to its own silicon, we’re expecting an Apple modem chip to replace Qualcomm ones in future iPhones – and it appears that might be happening with the iPhone 16.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon indicated that Apple hasn’t discussed 2024 modem orders with the company, suggesting that this is likely the year the Cupertino company makes the switch …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch battery life a focus; new Mac Pro still coming – senior exec
Apple is aware that many would like to see better Apple Watch battery life, says a senior exec, and is working on addressing the issue in various ways.
Apple’s VP of worldwide product marketing Bob Borchers made the comment in a new interview in which he also indirectly referenced the question of an Apple Silicon Mac Pro …
Expand Expanding CloseApple patent granted for embedded Face ID expected in iPhone 16 Pro [U]
Update: Coincidentally, Apple was granted a patent for this technology on the same day as the latest supply-chain report – see below.
The iPhone X introduced the notch, the iPhone 14 Pro the Dynamic Island – and the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer the next logical step: embedded Face ID components beneath the display itself.
However, the latest report says that we shouldn’t expect Apple to follow Samsung’s under-display camera approach before 2026…
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter outage ongoing; new policy on ‘wishes of harm’
Many have been reporting a Twitter outage, with neither app nor website working, while others are able to access the service, but with delays.
Downdetector shows that the problem peaked around 5:30 a.m. EST, improving around 30 minutes later, but with many users still affected …
Expand Expanding CloseTelegram for macOS gets new option to save battery life on MacBooks
The popular messaging platform Telegram this week released an update to its macOS app with a new feature focused on MacBook users. Called “Power Saving Mode,” the option disables multiple resource-intensive processes to save battery life on laptops.
Expand Expanding CloseJack Dorsey’s Twitter competitor ‘Bluesky’ now available on the App Store, but you still need an invite
Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey left the company in May 2022 amid negotiations with Elon Musk. Since then, he has been working on Bluesky – a new decentralized social network that comes to compete with Twitter. This week, the Bluesky app was officially made available in the iOS App Store, but there’s a catch. It still requires an invitation to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseRoundup: Here’s everything new in iOS 16.4 beta 2
Apple on Tuesday released the second beta of iOS 16.4 to developers. While the first beta added multiple new features and other significant changes, today’s beta is more discrete. Still, there are some changes worth a look. Read on as we detail what changed with iOS 16.4 beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseApple schedules Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Women’s Day
Apple has announced its next Activity Challenge for Apple Watch users. This time, Apple is celebrating International Women’s Day with a challenge that will take place on March 8.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Pay coming to South Korea with iOS 16.4 after getting approval from local regulator
Apple Pay was expected to be launched in South Korea in November last year. However, the launch was delayed due to demands from the local regulator Financial Supervisory Service Commission (FSS). Although the situation about Apple Pay in South Korea has since remained unclear, 9to5Mac has learned that the platform will arrive in the country with the release of iOS 16.4.
Expand Expanding CloseTarget expanding ‘Apple shop-in-shop’ experiences to new stores
Back in 2021, Target announced that it would be expanding its focus on Apple products with new “Apple shopping destinations” inside its stores. Now, the retailer says it’s doubling down on this strategy and will bring the Apple experience to more stores…
Expand Expanding CloseApple bolsters satellite partner Globalstar with $252M loan during free Emergency SOS phase
Apple already invested early half a billion dollars into its satellite communications partner Globalstar, and now the iPhone maker is upping its payout. This time there are more strings attached, however, as the $252 million investment comes in the form of a loan.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16.4 beta 2 rolling out to developers today
Two weeks after kicking off beta testing, Apple is releasing iOS 16.4 beta 2 to developers today. As we’ve covered in-depth over the last two weeks, iOS 16.4 includes a number of new features and changes for iPhone users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates Chrome to match Safari battery life on M2 MacBook Pro
After widely rolling out an Energy Saver mode, Google has made four optimizations to Chrome for Mac that allows the browser to match the battery life you get when using Safari.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to use the full 48MP iPhone 14 Pro camera
One of the biggest upgrades for the iPhone 14 Pro camera system is the main lens being increased to 48MP with what Apple calls an “advanced quad-pixel sensor.” However, the camera defaults to taking 12MP images. Read on for how to use the 48MP iPhone 14 Pro camera.
Expand Expanding Close14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro now $200 off in Tuesday’s best deals, M2 iPad Pro hits $720, more
All of Tuesday’s best discounts are now up for grabs where they always are – here at 9to5Mac. Courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys, we’re taking a look at the first notable discount on Apple’s all-new 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, which lands at the best price ever at $200 off. Fancy that M2 chip in a more portable form-factor? Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro is now at an all-time low of $720 to go alongside these Twelve South’s HoverBar Duo stands from $38. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 28, 2023 – iPhone SE 4, Apple 5G chips
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Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft somehow brings iMessage to Windows, will it last?
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of its Phone Link app for Windows, and it finally brings support for iPhone. Most notably, this includes support for iMessage on Windows for the first time… but there are some limitations on how exactly this works.
Expand Expanding CloseMove out of China urgently, AirPods supplier told
A major AirPods supplier says that US client reps have been visiting the company on an almost daily basis to ask when it can move out of China. While Apple is not explicitly named, it is near-certain that it is one of the companies applying pressure.
The Chinese contract manufacturing giant said that it is investing in Vietnam, as well as considering expanding into India …
Expand Expanding CloseApple/Spotify battle could be resolved in Europe with Epic-style compromise [U]
Update: Apple comment added at end
Some four years after the Apple/Spotify battle began back in 2019, we may have the first indication of how the European Union will resolve the antitrust dispute.
Reading between the lines of a brief report today, it appears that the European Commission may be heading toward a compromise ruling, which would mirror that made in the Apple vs. Epic Games case in the US …
Expand Expanding CloseUSB-C iPhone speeds will be limited if you use non-MFi cables, claims leaker
Those of us who’ve been waiting impatiently for a USB-C iPhone, so we can finally use a single set of cables for all our Apple devices, will be getting our wish in this year’s iPhone 15 lineup. But a leaker with a decent track record warns that there may be a catch.
ShrimpApplePro, who got hardware details right for the iPhone 14, says that we’ll need to use a new lineup of MFi USB-C cables to get full functionality …
Expand Expanding CloseLastPass says DevOps engineer’s hacked computer led to security breach in 2022
The popular password manager LastPass faced a major attack last year that compromised sensitive data of its users, including passwords. Back in December, the company shared a statement confirming that attackers obtained such data and that users should change their passwords. Now LastPass has revealed that the incident was caused by credentials stolen from a DevOps engineer.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16.4 beta hints at HomePod launch in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew
It’s been almost two weeks since Apple released the first beta of iOS 16.4, and the update comes packed with a lot of new features. In addition to push notifications for web apps, new emoji, and updates to the Podcasts app, iOS 16.4 hints at the launch of the HomePod in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: CASETiFY’s new iPhone 14 cases from ‘The Office’ deliver Dunder Mifflin stylings
Earlier in the month, CASETiFY launched its latest collaboration. Tapping into one of the most iconic sitcoms in history, The Office finally got the iPhone case treatment from one of 9to5Toys‘ favorite brands. After having the covers finally arrive in the mail, today we’re taking a hands-on look at just how these Dunder Mifflin-infused accessories stack up for Apple’s latest.
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