Meta Quest gets inspired by Apple! New update lets you freely arrange windows in VR for a more desktop-like experience.
News
Apple Doesn't Want PC Emulators Running on iPhones, Yet
If you were hoping to play PC games using an emulator on iPhones or iPads, you may have to wait a little longer.
macOS 15 Gets a Headphone Functionality That Has Been on iPhones Since 2020
macOS Sequoia brings Headphone Accommodations from iPhones, letting you customize audio for AirPods & Beats headphones.
Beats app for Android Adds Support for Beats Pill and Solo Buds
The updated Beats app lets Android users connect and manage the new Beats Solo Buds and the latest Beats Pill speaker.
iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 Now Supports RCS Messaging on Select Carriers
RCS support seems to be gradually becoming available now on iOS 18, but it works only with select carriers.
Apple AirPods and Beats Receive New Firmware Updates
Apple updates AirPods & Beats with a new firmware. Likely bug fixes & improvements, with a bigger update expected later in 2024.
macOS 15 to Reduce Storage Requirements During App Installation
macOS Sequoia update (v15) reduces storage needed for app downloads from Mac App Store, improving storage requirements for users.
OpenAI Makes ChatGPT App for macOS Available for Download
OpenAI releases free ChatGPT desktop app for macOS, enables voice input & various media interaction. Windows app coming later this year.
Apple Major Supplier LG Display Begins Mass Producing 13” Tandem OLED Panel for Laptops
Apple’s major display supplier LG Display has announced that it has started mass production of the industry’s first 13-inch tandem OLED panel designed for laptops.
Developers Can Now Build Bigger Games and Apps for iOS 18 and tvOS 18
Apple ups the ante on app size! Developers can build massive 4GB apps & 70GB on-demand content for iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 (tvOS 20GB).
iPhone XS Could Surpass iPhone SE and iPhone 6s in Longevity with iOS 19 Support
Should Apple roll out next year’s iOS 19 update to the iPhone XS, it could make it one of the longest-supported iPhones.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 197 for macOS 15 Sequoia
Apple is rolling out Safari Technology Preview 197 update with support for the upcoming macOS 15 Sequoia, right on schedule.
Don't Blame Apple for Dysfunctional RCS in iOS 18
iPhone iOS 18 beta has RCS toggle, but it’s carriers, not Apple, causing the current limited functionality. RCS features likely in September
Apple Reportedly Rejected Meta's AI Chatbot Integration Amid Privacy Concerns
Apple rejected Meta AI chatbot for iPhones due to privacy concerns & favor partnerships with rivals like OpenAI & Google’s Gemini.
Apple Unveils iPhone Mirroring and More in New Developer Betas
Apple’s new dev betas bring iPhone mirroring to Mac, new SharePlay features, & possible App Store changes on iPad
Apple Unveils Second visionOS 2 Beta for Developers
Apple’s visionOS 2 beta brings 3D photos, AirPlay support & more for developers to test & refine before public release this fall.
Apple Rolls Out macOS 15 Sequoia Beta 2 for Developers
Apple has released the macOS 15 Sequoia beta 2 for developers with several new additions, including the support for iPhone Mirroring.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 Beta 2 for Developers
Around two weeks after the WWDC keynote, Apple is now rolling out the second betas of the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for the developers.
Apple Maps Finally Gets Long-Awaited "Search Here" Button in iOS 18
iOS 18 Apple Maps gets “Search Here” button for easier location searches within specific areas you browse on the map.
Apple Plans to Cut 50% of iPhone Production Workforce in Coming Years, Report Suggests
Apple is planning to shift its iPhone production workforce to automation process, claims a new report from The Information.
Apple Faces $38B Fine, Becomes First Company Charged With Violating EU’s DMA Rules
EU charges Apple’s App Store rules violate Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to a $38 billion fine.
Apple CarPlay to Soon Appear on Motorcycles
Yatri P1 Gen 2 motorbike breaks ground with world’s 1st wireless Apple CarPlay for 2-wheelers. Voice controlled calls, music & navigation.
iPadOS 18 Brings Support for Formatting External Storage
Apple silently rolled out the ability to erase and format external storage connected to the iPad with iPadOS 18.
Apple Restarts Development of AR Glasses, But Don't Expect Them Soon
Apple refocuses on AR glasses development, but don’t expect them soon. Learn about competitors like Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses.