iOS 17.4 includes a new developer API to optionally disable hand gesture reactions in third-party videoconferencing apps like Google Meet by default.
iOS 17.4 lets videoconferencing apps disable inappropriate AR reactions [u]
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Waterfield launches Vision Pro protective case half the size of Apple’s travel case
More compact than Apple's official travel case, Waterfield's Vision Pro protective case looks nicer and offers more functional protection and features.
Standalone Apple Music, TV and Devices apps for Windows now available
The standalone Apple Music, TV and Devices apps for Windows-powered computers have exited preview, and you can safely use them on PCs instead of iTunes.
Technical challenges remain, foldable iPhone won’t launch until at least 2026
A foldable iPhone remains in development, with a new report claiming Apple has two prototypes with a clamshell design, but they won’t launch until at least 2026.
Google confirms a native YouTube Vision Pro app “is on our roadmap”
Google has chosen to see how the whole spatial computing thing plays out before committing to developing a native YouTube app for Apple's Vision Pro headset.
iOS 17.4: Stolen Device Protection gains a new ‘Always’ security delay setting
iOS 17.4 brings a new option to the Stolen Device Protection feature to always require a security delay when attempting to change critical settings.
6 new emoji in iOS 17.4: Shaking heads, broken chains, edible mushroom, etc.
iOS 17.4 brings a few new emoji characters to your iPhone, including direction options such as facing right or left that are available for six people emoji.
Car Camera, Tire Pressure, Climate and other new CarPlay apps in iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4 brings eight new apps to the next-generation CarPlay interface for quick access to in-car features like climate control, rear-view cameras and more.
Apple tests controlling music playback on HomePod and Apple TV with SharePlay
Apple is testing new SharePlay capabilities enabling others to control music playback on your Apple TV or HomePod from their iPhone or iPad..
MIT PhD student Joseph Ravichandran shows off kernel exploit for Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s brand-new Vision Pro spatial computer, the Cupertino-based company’s take on what’s basically a virtual reality headset (despite Apple’s attempt to not to have it branded as one), has only been available to the public for one day. But that hasn’t stopped talented hackers from working their magic on it.
Apple shares Vision Pro how-to videos, helpful support articles and user guides
Vision Pro how-to videos, guides and support articles educate users about the headset's settings, accessibility, visionOS features like Guest and Travel modes, etc.
Juno brings spatial YouTube experience to Vision Pro so you don’t have to use Safari
The new Juno app brings the YouTube experience to Vision Pro, featuring native playback controls and the ability to resize the video to take over your living room.