Julie Clover Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system built for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google’s equivalent of VisionOS, the operating system that runs on Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the “next generation of computing,” and Google teamed up with Samsung …
By Julie Clover YouTube sent out emails to YouTube TV subscribers today announcing an upcoming price increase for the service. Starting on January 13, 2025, YouTube TV will cost $82.99 per month for the Basic plan, up from $72.99 per month. The prices are increasing so YouTube can “keep pace with the rising cost of …
Joe Rossignol Apple's website still claims that the first next-generation CarPlay-enabled cars will “arrive in 2024,” but with less than three weeks left in the year, the company is running out of time to achieve that goal. One reason to remain optimistic is that a similar situation happened last year. Apple said the first next-generation …
By Julie Clover Apple today updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for Mac and iOS with support for Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT integration with Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground, which were primarily introduced in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. All three apps support Writing Tools for proofreading, referencing, rewriting, and composing …
Mitchell Broussard Anker recently kicked off a big holiday sale that runs through Christmas. This sale includes deep discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. Note: MacRumors is an Anker affiliate. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment that helps us keep the site running. …
Julie Clover Apple is planning to refresh the Apple TV and HomePod mini in 2025 as part of a major refresh of its smart home products, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In a report about an upcoming Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip designed by Apple, Gurman says the chip will feature in the new Apple TV and …
Julie Clover Apple will switch to new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips developed in-house starting in 2025, Bloomberg reports. The combined Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip will replace components from Broadcom, allowing Apple to reduce its reliance on the company. The chip, which the company calls “Proxima,” will be featured in Apple products starting in 2025. It …
Julie Clover ResMed, known for its medical devices such as CPAP machines, today announced the release of the Kontor Headband, a new accessory designed for the Vision Pro. The Kontor Headband was designed to provide a balance of softness and support for long-term wear when using the Vision Pro. ResMed says it uses “ultra-premium” materials …
Mitchell Broussard Amazon is taking $80 off a huge selection of Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches this week, including new Black models. You can snag these devices for $719.00, down from $799.00, and many of them have guaranteed Christmas shipping on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an Amazon Associate. When you click a link and make …
Tim Hardwick Apple's new Focused Mail features in iOS 18.2 are missing from both iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, raising questions about the company's strategy for rolling out its email management system. The new feature automatically sorts emails into four different categories — Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions — to help iPhone users better …
