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The first full-length reviews of Apple's new Vision Pro headset were published this week, and one feature in particular has received some criticism. Image Credit: Brian Tong Since the Vision Pro covers your face during video calls, Apple allows you to create a digital version of yourself called a Persona. Apple says a Persona is an "authentic spatial representation" of a person that shows...

Apple has big plans for iOS 18 later this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter this week, Gurman said iOS 18 has the potential to be the "biggest" software update in the iPhone's history. "I'm told that the new operating system is seen within the company as one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company's...

The first reviews and unboxing videos for the Apple Vision Pro were shared today ahead of the mixed reality headset's launch in the U.S. on Friday. We have rounded up some of the videos below from well-known YouTube creators and reporters, including Marques Brownlee, Joanna Stern, and others. Videos Reviews The Verge's Nilay Patel:There are a lot of ideas in the Vision...

Apple recently announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web on these devices. These cloud gaming apps will allow iPhone and iPad users to stream games from servers, with...

Apple this week updated its website to confirm that the first U.S. vehicle models with next-generation CarPlay support will debut in 2024, but it did not provide a more specific timeframe, or indicate when availability will begin in other countries. In a next-generation CarPlay section of its website, Apple replaced "Vehicle announcements coming in late 2023" with "First models arrive in...

Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air models in the spring this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Based on this timeframe, the devices could be released as early as this March or April. Below, we outline rumored features and expectations for these upcoming devices. iPad Air The next iPad Air is expected to be available with 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch...

In its press release unveiling a new Black Unity Sport Band for the Apple Watch, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.3 will be released this week. The software update will likely be available later today. Update: It is out. New features and changes for the iPhone in iOS 17.3 include Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, a Unity Bloom wallpaper for the Lock Screen, and...

Apple last year agreed to pay $35 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit alleging that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were prone to audio issues due to a defective chip in the devices, and it has now started notifying eligible customers by email. You may be eligible for a payment from Apple if you are a U.S. resident who owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016...

Apple has shared full release notes for iOS 17.3, which will be released next week. The update includes a few new features and additions for the iPhone, including Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, the ability to connect an iPhone to select hotel room TVs via AirPlay, a Unity Bloom wallpaper, and more. Apple's release notes for iOS 17.3:Stolen Device Protection - ...

Apple today announced that iOS 17.3 will be released for the iPhone XS and newer next week. The update will likely be available on Monday, January 22 or Tuesday, January 23. Apple revealed this timing in a press release about a new Unity Bloom wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad that will be available with iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3:The new Unity Bloom iPhone and iPad wallpaper for the Lock...

While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around eight months away from launching, there are already several rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected for the devices so far. These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of January 2024:Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped ...

The calendar has turned to 2024, and there are many new iOS 17 and iOS 18 features that are expected to launch throughout the year. Below, we have recapped eight new iOS features expected in 2024, including Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, AirPlay on hotel room TVs, app sideloading in the EU, next-generation CarPlay, roadside assistance via satellite outside of...

Following the addition of the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro models, all iPhone 16 models may feature yet another all-new button. Apple plans to add a so-called "Capture" button to all iPhone 16 models, according to pre-production information obtained by MacRumors. The button would be located below the power button on the right side of the device, where the mmWave antenna window is...

Since iOS 16, the iPhone has natively supported the Dvorak keyboard layout, giving users an alternative to the default QWERTY layout. Dvorak was designed to make two-handed typing faster and more ergonomic compared to QWERTY. Patented by August Dvorak in 1936, the layout reduces finger motion by placing all vowels in the middle row on the left side of the keyboard and commonly-used...

iOS 17.3 has been in beta testing since mid-December, and the upcoming software update includes two new features for the iPhone so far. Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 17.3 this week. The update should be coming soon, with a release likely later this month. Below, we provide additional details about the new features in iOS 17.3 so far. Stolen Device Protection Earlier this year, T...

Apple today announced that the Vision Pro will be available to pre-order in the U.S. starting Friday, January 19 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time / 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The headset will launch a few weeks later, on Friday, February 2. Apple says the Vision Pro will be available at all of its U.S. stores, and through its online store, but the exact ordering process is still unclear. The headset...

Apple in 2020 agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit in the U.S. that accused the company of "secretly throttling" some iPhone models, and payouts finally started going out this week to individuals who submitted a claim. MacRumors readers Ken Strand and Michael Burkhardt are among those who have received payments of $92.17 per claim from Apple. The lawsuit was...

In 2021, Apple introduced a feature that lets residents of participating U.S. states add their driver's license or ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age. Unfortunately, states have been slow to adopt the feature since it was first announced in September 2021, with Wallet app IDs only supported in...

Aston Martin and Porsche recently previewed the first vehicle interiors with Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience. Aston Martin confirmed that it will release its first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay in 2024, including a new model of its high-end DB12 sports car. Porsche has yet to share a timeframe or specific details about its own plans. Apple first previewed the...

iOS 17.3 has been in beta testing since last month, and the upcoming software update includes two new features for the iPhone so far. iOS 17.3 will likely be released in January like iOS 16.3 and iOS 15.3 were, but February is also a possibility if testing is prolonged. Below, we provide additional details about the new features in iOS 17.3 so far. Stolen Device Protection Earlier...