There are only a few things certain in life: death, taxes, and an Apps of the Week roundup on the weekend! This week we have some great selections for you, including a podcast player with a social twist, an AI app that will read your emails to you, and a new calendar/task manager. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.
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A list of apps and games that work on Apple Vision Pro
Here's a handy list of both native and non-native apps and games that run on the Vision Pro headset, whether they come from Apple or third-party developers.
Arcush, Brisk, Infinity Shortcuts, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the weekend folks! That means another work week is in the books, and it's time for another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some awesome picks for you including a well-designed daily planner, a cold plunge companion, and a library for Shortcuts. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.
Apple allowing US App Store developers to link to web payments
Apple has made a change to its App Store policies in the United States to allow buttons or links for external payment methods in third-party apps.
Vision Pro entertainment: Streaming, video and sports apps available at launch
Your favorite entertainment apps for video streaming and sports will be available in the App Store when Vision Pro launches on February 2.
The new Max Vision Pro streaming app to provide “a completely different experience”
A native Max app for Vision Pro will provide "a completely different experience" than the current iPhone, iPad and Apple TV apps or streaming via the Safari browser.
Memoru, HEY Calendar, Clear Lists 2, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the freakin' weekend everybody, and you know what that means! It's time for another Apps of the Week roundup. This might be my favorite of the year thus far, with a unique flashcard app, a calendar app built around how humans think, and the long-awaited version 2 release of my favorite todo app. And as always, we've selected a fun game for you to check out.
You’ll perform a facial scan with the Apple Store app to determine your Vision Pro size
The Apple Store app will let you scan your face with an iPhone or iPad’s TrueDepth camera to determine correct sizes for Vision Pro's light seal and headband.
How to use AirDrop and Nearby Share between Android phone and Mac
Learn how to use WarpShare and NearDrop apps to utilize Apple's AirDrop and Android's Nearby Share/Quick Share protocols to send photos, videos, audio, documents, and other files from your Android phone to your Mac.
Apple doesn’t want terms AR, VR, XR or MR used in Vision Pro app listings on App Store
In addition, third-party apps published on the visionOS App Store should refrain from referring to the Vision Pro generically as a "headset," "helmet" or something similar.
Withings announces BeamO, a 4-in-1 pocket-sized digital stethoscope, ECG, blood oxygen, & temperature sensor
Health accessory maker Withings, well-known for their HealthKit-compatible smart scales and vital-tracking devices, is taking advantage of CES to showcase their latest step forward in helping people manage their health.
HabitLoop, Marathon, Avra Core, and other apps to check out this weekend
Happy New Years! We're kicking off 2024 the right way with a new episode of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some great selections for you, including a cool-looking habit tracker, a social platform for TV lovers, and a self affirmation app. And as always, we've picked a fun new game for you to check out.