The upcoming Apple headset should also offer augmented reality versions of all critical iPhone apps, including Safari, Mail, Books, FaceTime, Fitness, TV, etc.
Apple’s mixed-reality headset might run iPad apps
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Twitter will soon launch encryption for direct messages as an optional feature
Governments could read the contents of your direct messages on Twitter before, but encryption will put an end to that, Elon Musk has promised.
App folders and a new Home Screen layout may be coming to the Apple Watch
watchOS 10 will reportedly let you file Apple Watch app icons in folders, like on your iPhone. The update could also bring a new Home Screen layout to the watch.
The HomePod will now notify you on iPhone when your smoke alarm goes off
With HomePod sound recognition, your Siri speaker will push a notification to your iPhone (with live video, when available) if it detects the beeping of a smoke alarm.
Matter update makes Google’s Nest smart thermostat work in Apple’s Home app
An over-the-air Matter update lets you set up and control your Nest thermostat in Apple's Home software without requiring a dedicated Nest hub.
The Apple Card savings account launches with 4.15% interest rate
Deposit your Daily Cash automatically into the Apple Card savings account, or transfer funds from Apple Cash balance or your linked bank account.
15-inch MacBook Air could be unveiled at WWDC; Mac Studio follow-ups in the works
Aside from a 15-inch MacBook Air, other Mac laptops and desktops are reportedly in development, including updated Mac Studio and iMac models.
iOS 17 said to enable sideloading and third-party app stores
Ahead of new EU regulations next year, Apple's iOS 17 software will reportedly pave the way for app sideloading and alternative app stores on the iPhone.
Apple unsigns iOS 16.4, ending most firmware downgrades from newer iOS 16.4.1
Apple officially stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 16.4 this evening, a predictable move that prevents ordinary iPhone and iPad users from voluntarily downgrading their device’s firmware from the newer iOS & iPadOS 16.4.1 software update that Apple released on Friday, April 7th with bug fixes and security improvements.
iOS 17 could bring interactive widgets to iPhone with buttons, toggles, sliders, etc.
The iPhone widgets aren't interactive, but that could soon change if iOS 17 brings interactive widgets with buttons, toggles, sliders and more.
Apple might be working on showing your current bank balances in the Wallet app
The rumored feature would have Apple directly interfacing with financial institutions like Wells Fargo to show your current bank balances in the iPhone's Wallet app.
Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot is now available in any app via the SwiftKey keyboard
You can now access Bing's AI chatbot and other AI-powered features in any app on your iPhone or Android device via Microsoft's updated SwiftKey keyboard.