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Just Like EU, Vision Pro Won’t Be Getting Apple Intelligence This Year
Apple’s new AI feature, Apple Intelligence, arrives this fall but skips the Apple Vision Pro headset in 2024, similar to EU restrictions. (
EU Antitrust Chief Criticizes Apple for Withholding Features
EU antitrust chief criticizes Apple for withholding new features in the EU due to Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerns.
Apple Releases Updated iOS & iPadOS UI Kit for Figma
Apple’s updated iOS & iPadOS UI Kit for Figma offers pre-built components, design templates & a style guide for faster mobile app design.
Not Even a Bug Can Remove the “U2” Album from The Music Library
Losing all your music sounds like a nightmare, but here’s the twist: the only album left was the infamous free U2 album.
iPhone and iPad Users Can Now AirPlay to Samsung Hotel TVs
After IHG Hotels & Resorts and LG TVs, Samsung is also joining in by adding AirPlay support to its line of Hospitality TVs.
Apple Vision Pro Is Now Available in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
Apple Vision Pro is finally available in more countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, just right on schedule.
Forget iPhone Flip and Fold, Apple Files Patent for Stretchable Displays
Apple patent hints at future iPhones with stretchable displays, not foldable ones. This could revolutionize how we interact with devices.
This App Turns Your MacBook's Notch Into Dynamic Island
NotchNook transforms the MacBook’s notch into an interactive element that pulses with notifications, just like the Dynamic Island on iPhones.
Chrome for Mac to Soon Offer Smoother Refresh Rates on macOS 14 or Later
Chrome for Mac seems to be working on smoother refresh rates by ditching the current CVDisplayLink, in favor of the new CADisplayLink.
Samsung Leads in US Smartphone Sales, But Apple Wins in Flagships
Samsung leads US phone sales, but Apple wins in flagship sales. Apple sells more expensive iPhones than Samsung sells high-end Galaxy.
Apple Pay Users in Hungary Face Unauthorized Charges Up To $350
Hungary Apple Pay users face a glitch that causes unauthorized charges on cards. Banks are aware and working with Apple to fix it.
Repairing iPhones to Get Easier; Apple Opens Up to Third-Party Parts
Apple boosts self-repair: EU diag tools, software for some 3rd party iPhone parts (battery, screen), easier part buying. Likely with iOS 18.
Leaked Apple Watch X's CAD Renders Suggest a 2-inch Big Screen
Leaked CAD renders suggest that the upcoming model, potentially the Apple Watch X or Apple Watch Series 10, could feature a 2-inch screen
Meta Quest Update Makes Window Management Very Similar to Apple Vision Pro
Meta Quest gets inspired by Apple! New update lets you freely arrange windows in VR for a more desktop-like experience.
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).