Macworld It’s looking more and more like Apple’s next big thing won’t be something that fits in your pocket or a bag. Rather it could be another wearable device–specifically an Apple headset that provides augmented and virtual reality. This strongly rumored Apple VR headset has been dubbed “Reality Pro”, but nobody knows for sure what Apple will call the headset, or for that matter, what the Apple headset will do, but a combination of VR and AR looks likely to be offered. Analyst Ming Chi-Kuo said back in 2021 that Apple’s “goal is to replace the ‌iPhone‌ with AR in 10 years.” Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset which could arrive in 2023–perhaps as soon…

Apple today launched Apple Music Classical for Android on the Google Play Store, expanding the app beyond the iPhone for the first time (via 9to5Mac). Much like ‌Apple Music‌ for Android, the ‌Apple Music‌ Classical app for Android largely mirrors the design of its iOS counterpart. Notably, the ‌Apple Music‌ Classical app for Android comes before Apple has made the app available for the iPad or Mac. In 2021, Apple announced that it had purchased the classical music streaming service Primephonic and would be folding it into ‌Apple Music‌ via a new app dedicated to the genre. Apple launched ‌Apple Music‌ Classical in March, offering a standalone experience for discovering and listening to classical music. The ‌Apple Music‌ Classical app…

Last fall Astropad, the makers of Astropad Studio and Luna Display launched a handy tool for artists and creators using iPad called Darkboard. Now the ultra-lightweight ergonomic drawing surface has been enhanced with a foldable stand. more… The post Astropad Darkboard for iPad upgraded with handy foldable stand appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple Pride celebrations, ahead of Pride Month in June, are continuing. The company kicked things off with a new Apple Watch band and watch face, and has today announced new workouts with music playlists of LGBTQIA+ “artists and allies.” In the ally category is an Artist Spotlight on Madonna, who Apple describes as a longtime social activist … more… The post Apple Pride celebrations continue with Madonna and LGBTQIA+ artist playlists appeared first on 9to5Mac.

To celebrate Pride, Apple Fitness+ is rolling out new content focusing on the LGBTQ+ community, with a new Artist Spotlight featuring music by Madonna.Image Credit: AppleApple Fitness+ is set to release seven new workouts and meditations for Pride month starting May 29. These workouts will showcase music playlists by LGBTQ+ artists and allies and feature new Pride lighting inspired by the rainbow flag. Read more...

Recent updates to Apple's various OS versions include some cool music-oriented features in both Maps and Apple Music, but they are strangely hard to find. Here's how to use them to find concerts, set lists, and venues to see your favorite artists.Along with the release of iOS/iPadOS 16.5 and macOS Ventura 13.4, Apple also launched new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music aimed at encouraging music lovers to get out and support live music. Maps has added more than 40 new Guides, curated by Apple Music editors, spotlighting some of the best venues to hear live music across ten major cities worldwide.Within these Guides, it is possible to surface these venues' upcoming shows via Apple's Shazam app,…