Stratechery‘s Ben Thompson has used an Apple Vision Pro in a controlled demo and found the experience extraordinary, tweeting “It’s far better than I expected, and I had high expectations.” Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the world. Ben Thompson for Stratechery: The high expectations came from the fact that not only was this product being built by Apple, the undisputed best hardware maker in the world, but also because I am, unlike many, relatively optimistic about VR. What surprised me is that Apple exceeded my expectations on…

Stratechery‘s Ben Thompson has used an Apple Vision Pro in a controlled demo and found the experience extraordinary, tweeting “It’s far better than I expected, and I had high expectations.” 19″ align=”alignnone” width=”660″] Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the world.[/caption] Ben Thompson for Stratechery: The high expectations came from the fact that not only was this product being built by Apple, the undisputed best hardware maker in the world, but also because I am, unlike many, relatively optimistic about VR. What surprised me is that Apple exceeded…

Unlike watchOS 10, which has a completely new interface, iOS 17 has kept the same design language as previous versions of iOS. But even without major changes, Apple has slightly refreshed the interface of an important native app: Podcasts. With the update, the app gets a new Now Playing screen, plus more search filters and a better Up Next experience. more… The post Apple Podcasts has a slightly refreshed interface in iOS 17 appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple made a wide range of hardware and software announcements during its WWDC keynote on Monday, introducing its long-awaited AR/VR headset Vision Pro, new Macs, iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and much more. As always, there were many rumors leading up to the event that gave us an idea of what to expect, but not all of them were accurate. Below, we have recapped some of the bigger hits and misses from the WWDC rumor mill. HitsMany hardware-related details about Apple's headset were accurately reported, including the external battery pack connected with a wire, the ability to see the wearer's eyes, the M2 chip, eye and hand tracking, and an Apple Watch-like Digital Crown for switching between augmented reality and virtual…

In an increasingly interconnected and digitized world, the choice of technological devices and ecosystems plays a pivotal role in shaping the way we navigate our daily lives. Among the myriad options available, Apple stands as a prominent and influential player in the tech industry, renowned for its distinctive blend of innovation, design elegance, and a user-centric approach. The allure of Apple products extends far beyond mere functionality; it encompasses a carefully curated and harmonious experience that has captivated millions of users worldwide. (more…)

The Messages app on the iPhone and iPad has supported stickers for several years now, but Apple in iOS 17 is overhauling the sticker experience to make them more important. All emoji are now considered stickers and can be used in the Messages app like stickers, with emoji listed right alongside Memoji stickers and sticker packs that you've downloaded from the App Store. In addition, you can make your own stickers using the remove subject from background tool that Apple added for images in iOS 16. In any of your images in Photos (or images from Safari or another location), you can long press on the subject of the photo to highlight it and to bring up an options interface.…