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Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses

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Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google’s equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the “next generation of computing,” and Google has teamed up with Samsung for…

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YouTube TV Gets Major Price Hike

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YouTube TV Gets Major Price Hike YouTube today sent out emails to YouTube TV subscribers, letting them know about an upcoming price increase for the service. Starting on January 13, 2025, YouTube TV will cost $82.99 per month for the base plan, up from $72.99 per month. Prices are increasing so that YouTube can “keep up with the rising cost of content” and investments in the q…

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Apple Has Just a Few Weeks Left to Launch CarPlay 2 in 2024 as Planned

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Apple Has Just a Few Weeks Left to Launch CarPlay 2 in 2024 as Planned Apple’s website continues to state that the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay will “arrive in 2024,” but with less than three weeks remaining in the year, time is running short for the company to meet that objective. One reason to remain optimistic is that a similar situation played out last year. Apple said the firs…

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New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Launching in 2025

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New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Launching in 2025 Apple plans to refresh both the Apple TV and the HomePod mini in 2025 as part of a major push into refreshing its smart home product offerings, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a report on an upcoming Apple-designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip, Gurman says that the chip will be introduced in a new ‌Apple TV‌ and ‌HomePod mini‌ that are “schedul…

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Anker Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale With Up to 40% Off Sitewide, Charger Bundles, Mystery Gifts, and More

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Anker Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale With Up to 40% Off Sitewide, Charger Bundles, Mystery Gifts, and More Anker recently kicked off a big holiday sale, which is set to run through Christmas day. This sale includes notable discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The…

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Keynote, Pages, and Numbers Get Apple Intelligence Features

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Keynote, Pages, and Numbers Get Apple Intelligence Features Apple today updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for Mac and iOS with support for Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT Siri integration, Writing Tools, and Image Playground that were largely introduced in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. All three apps support Writing Tools for proofreading, summarizing, rewriting, and composin…

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ResMed Debuts Ergonomic Head Strap for Vision Pro

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ResMed Debuts Ergonomic Head Strap for Vision Pro ResMed, a company known for medical devices like CPAP machines, today announced the launch of the Kontor Head Strap, a new accessory designed for the Vision Pro. The Kontor Head Strap was created to balance softness and support for extended wear time when using the Vision Pro. ResMed says that it uses “ultra-premium” materials that are gentle o…

Mac Rumors 519 2024-12-13

Apple Adopting Custom-Designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip in 2025, Cutting Reliance on Broadcom

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Apple Adopting Custom-Designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip in 2025, Cutting Reliance on Broadcom Apple is switching over to a new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip that it designed in-house starting in 2025, reports Bloomberg. The combined Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip will replace components from Broadcom, allowing Apple to reduce its reliance on the company. The chip, referred to as “Proxima” internally, will be introduced in Apple products starting i…

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New Mac Pro and an ‘Extreme’ Chip: Here’s What the Latest Rumors Say

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New Mac Pro and an ‘Extreme’ Chip: Here’s What the Latest Rumors Say Apple last updated the Mac Pro with the M2 Ultra chip in June 2023. Below, we outline when to expect the high-end desktop tower to be updated next. In short, the latest rumors about the Mac Pro indicate the computer will be updated with an as-yet-unannounced M4 Ultra chip in the second half of 2025. Mac Pro: Timing When was the current model …

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AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid and Hearing Test Features Approved to Launch in Canada

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AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid and Hearing Test Features Approved to Launch in Canada Health Canada on Wednesday issued Apple licenses for the hearing aid and hearing test features available on the AirPods Pro 2. Apple is now permitted to launch these features in Canada, and that will likely happen in the coming months. With the clinical-grade hearing aid feature, AirPods Pro 2 can amplify the sound around you. The feature is in…

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to $719.00 Low Price on Amazon With Christmas Delivery

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to $719.00 Low Price on Amazon With Christmas Delivery Amazon is taking $80 off a huge collection of Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches this week, including the new Black models. You can get these devices for $719.00, down from $799.00, and many have guaranteed Christmas delivery on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a…

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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s License Feature to 10th Location

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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s License Feature to 10th Location In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. As noted by one of our readers Jack, the feature also launched in Puerto Rico this week….

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iOS 18 Updates Continue to Cause Delays in Apple’s iOS 19 Plans

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iOS 18 Updates Continue to Cause Delays in Apple’s iOS 19 Plans Apple’s staggered release of iOS 18 features is reportedly causing delays in the development of iOS 19, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Historically, Apple has unveiled new software features at WWDC in June and then released fully complete software updates in September alongside new iPhone models. However, thanks to the gradual rollout o…

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Major iPhone 17 Pro Redesign Backed by Supply Chain Info, Claims Leaker

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Major iPhone 17 Pro Redesign Backed by Supply Chain Info, Claims Leaker Next year’s iPhone 17 Pro models will reportedly feature a major redesign, specifically centering around changes to the rear camera module, and now new supply chain information appears to confirm the striking change, according to a Chinese leaker. iPhone 17 Pro concept render Late last month, The Information’s Wayne Ma claimed that the rear of …

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iOS 18.2 Mail Sorting Features Strangely Absent on iPad and Mac

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iOS 18.2 Mail Sorting Features Strangely Absent on iPad and Mac Apple’s new Mail sorting features in iOS 18.2 are notably absent from both iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sonoma 15.2, raising questions about the company’s rollout strategy for the email management system. The new feature automatically sorts emails into four distinct categories: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions, with the aim of helping iP…

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iOS 18.2: Take a Hearing Test With AirPods Pro 2

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iOS 18.2: Take a Hearing Test With AirPods Pro 2 If you’re concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple’s latest iPhone and iPad software offers a convenient new clinical-grade Hearing Test that’s easy to use. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your hearing health with this new feature. Apple on December 11 released iOS 18.2, which expands the Hearing Test feature …

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Apple Shares Ad Highlighting Genmoji in iOS 18.2

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Apple Shares Ad Highlighting Genmoji in iOS 18.2 Apple today shared a new Apple Intelligence ad that promotes Genmoji, a feature that became available today with the launch of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. The spot features a custom song called “Anything You Like” by The Dare, and it runs through a list of rhyming ‌Genmoji‌ creations like gnome, foam, pink comb, and skeleton made out of chrome, …

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iOS 18.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.2

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iOS 18.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.2 iOS 18.2 is the second major update to iOS 18, and it brings the first Apple Intelligence image generation features, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and plenty more changes and bug fixes. This guide highlights everything that’s new in iOS 18.2. Apple Intelligence There are several new ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features in iOS 18.2, including Image P…

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iOS 18.2 Brings Layered Voice Memo Recordings to iPhone 16 Pro

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iOS 18.2 Brings Layered Voice Memo Recordings to iPhone 16 Pro The iOS 18.2 update that Apple introduced today brings layered Voice Memos recordings to the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max for the first time, making it easier for musicians to flesh out song ideas and experiment with new ideas. Apple teamed up with Canadian singer songwriter Michael Bublé, country star Carly Pearce, and record produce…

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These Apple Intelligence Features Aren’t Coming Until 2025

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These Apple Intelligence Features Aren’t Coming Until 2025 With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced several new Apple Intelligence features, like Genmoji, ChatGPT Siri integration, and Image Playground, so many of the capabilities that Apple introduced at WWDC 2024 have gone live. We are still waiting on new ‌Siri‌ functionality that will make ‌Siri‌ smarter than before, plus Apple is still working to expand ‌A…

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