Production of Apple's headset has been pushed back due to hardware challenges, ecosystem problems, the economic downturn, and other factors.
Apple headset production delayed (again), casting doubt on WWDC unveiling
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Apple calls this year’s WWDC a “very special event”
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iOS 16.5 gives the Apple News sports section a dedicated tab
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iOS 17 will have some new features but no tentpole ones as the focus is on fixing bugs
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Some Apple execs call the rumored headset “a solution in search of a problem”
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