A mixed reality Apple headset should be unveiled this June, not in April as previously rumored, ahead of a planned launch by the end of 2023.
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iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 bring a far richer experience to the Weather app
Apple's line of tablets are pretty powerful and helpful. And while some folks might see plenty of shortcomings with iPadOS, it's also plenty useful. And it's getting better with iPadOS 16, which is expected to arrive later this fall. To that end, Apple is finally getting around to adding one of the most important apps the company's tablets have been missing for years.
Family Sharing in iOS 16 adds better management tools, Family Checklist, and more
It might be hard to imagine, but Family Sharing was first introduced alongside the launch of iOS 8. That's quite a while! It's always bene billed as a great way for families to not only stay connected, but also quickly and easily share a range of different content. Over time, it's added features to help parents and guardians even more, which is the case with iOS 16's arrival.
iOS 16 code hints at always-on display coming to iPhone 14 Pro
There are more than a few different features that could be considered "oft-requested" for iOS. One of them, for instance, is widgets on the Lock Screen. And that's finally happening with the impending arrival of iOS 16, which is set to launch later this fall. So, what about another one of those features iOS users have been waiting so "patiently" for, like the always-on display?
Update: iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max support Always-On Display. Here's how to manage the Always-On Display on these new iPhones.
iOS 16 adds support for Nintendo’s Joy-Con and Switch Pro controllers
Being able to wirelessly connect an external gaming controller has been an option on iOS for quite some time. However, native support hasn't been. It was only with the launch of iOS 14.5, for instance, that Apple added native support for Sony's DualSense PlayStation 5 controller and Microsoft's wireless controller for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. And now Nintendo is getting in on the fun, too.
iOS 16 will lock the Hidden and Recently Deleted folders in the Photos app for added security
In the Photos app, there are a couple of different folders that could go with some extra security. However, both the Hidden and Recently Deleted folders are simply out of sight more often than not, with potentially sensitive content easily accessible by anyone who has full access to an iPhone. But that's changing with iOS 16.
Here’s what’s new in watchOS 9
As is par for the course, Apple announced new things today at it's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. And considering how popular watchOS is, of course the platform was going to get stage time at this year's event. That's why we have watchOS 9, which comes with a plethora of new features, especially those built towards health-related functionality. Here's a look at what's new in the smartwatch's upcoming update.
13″ MacBook Pro with M2 offers 24GB of unified memory, 20-hour battery life, more
Apple's updated 13-inch MacBoo Pro now offers the M2 chip which delivers 24GB of unified memory and up to 20 hours of battery life, among other perks.
Apple’s new Freeform app will add a digital drawing board to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS later in 2022
Say hello to Freeform, a brand new app that brings a digital drawing board to iPadOS, macOS, and iOS, which can work with a remote collaborative working group to bring their ideas together in real time.
Apple M2 can compete with high-end Intel laptop chips at a fraction of the power
The new Apple M2 chip for the Mac delivers 90% of the performance of a 12-core Intel CPU while using just a quarter of the power.
Apple is actually trying to make gaming on a Mac a thing you might want to do thanks to Apple silicon
Apple hasn't always had a focus on gaming over the years, but that's changing. Thanks to the popularity of the Mac in general, but also the switch to Apple silicon. So, there's a new focus on gaming moving forward.