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Meta Confirms Spatial Video Playback Coming to Quest One Day Before Vision Pro Launch
A long time ago (last Friday) we reported that Meta seemed to be planning to officially support spatial video shot on the iPhone no workarounds. Now, on the eve of Apple Vision Pro
Are you happy with the battery life of your iPhone 15 Pro/Max? [Vote]
This week we saw a report that customer satisfaction for the iPhone 15 Pro has dropped significantly since its launch last September – so low that the iPhone 15/Plus is now rated higher by users. Why? One of the main reasons is disappointment in the battery. What about you, are you happy with the battery …
Repression for sharing Hulu and Disney+ passwords after Netflix
Following Netflix's lead, Hulu and Disney+ are now taking steps to crack down on password sharing. Disney+ has begun a crackdown in Canada and is now emailing US members to announce new terms and conditions, which include restrictions on sharing passwords between households … A relatively common way to save money, especially among young people, …
Unity officially launches tools to help developers create XR apps for Apple Vision Pro
On Wednesday, Unity announced the official launch of its tools to help developers create extended reality (XR) experiences for Apple Vision Pro.
VisionOS 1.0.2 fixes WebKit vulnerability before Vision Pro launches
There are only two days left before the Vision Pro reaches its first customers, and Apple has released a security patch ahead of the launch. To protect against an active WebKit vulnerability, be sure to update VisionOS to version 1.0.
iPhone 15 Pro Buyers Drop Due to Battery Life Disappointment, iPhone 15 Leads
A month after the iPhone 15 lineup arrived, we saw PerfectRec data showing ratings for owners of the 15 Pro below the iPhone. 13 Pro and 14 Pro. The latest report shows that customer satisfaction with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max continues to decline, while satisfaction with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus …
How to see steps using Apple Watch, including distance and custom difficulties
Whether you just purchased an Apple Watch or have been using it for a long time, but don’t have one before, you’ve been closely tracking your steps, it's easy to do. Follow the steps to view your steps on Apple Watch, including distance, number of flights taken, and daily, monthly, and yearly trends. We'll also …
VisionOS 1.0.2 is now the latest Apple Vision Pro software.
Apple Vision Pro now has a new software update coming to customers on Friday. VisionOS 1.0.2 is now the current version of the software released by Apple. This is according to self-proclaimed git repository surgeon Nicholas Alvarez. who broke the news about the release of VisionOS 1.0.2. As with VisionOS 1.0.1, there's not a lot …
Apple releases first watchOS 10.4 and macOS 14.4 developer betas [U]
Update: The public beta is now available. Apple has released the first watchOS 10.4 and beta macOS 14.4 developer version. Public betas of tvOS 17.4 and HomePod 17.4 are also available. The new watchOS and macOS betas follow the release of the iOS 17.4 beta last year week. While the update is mainly aimed at …