Macworld It seems like we’ve been waiting forever, but the first Apple keynote of 2023 is finally here—and it’s a big one. We’re expecting a ton of announcements at WWDC 2023, from the unveiling of iOS 17 and macOS 14 to the launch of Apple’s first mixed-reality headset. Here are the latest rumors we’re hearing leading up to the event. Apple building demo structures: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has built “two demonstration areas” ahead of today’s event. According to the report, one is inside the Steve Jobs Theater as usual, but Apple has also prepared a second temporary structure exclusively for demoing the headset. No more ‘Hey Siri’: Gurman reports that Apple’s may drop the “Hey” from its…

Macworld Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Apple’s fourth revolution A week before the Macworld San Francisco keynote kicked off on January 9, 2007, Apple updated its website on New Year’s Day with a cryptic message that read, “The first 30 years were just the beginning. Welcome to 2007,” an obvious tease for the expo. But until Steve Jobs took the stage and said, “Every once in…

Apple turned the iPod into a status symbol. A headset might be a taller order. | Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images ‘This is the single greatest thing that could happen to this industry.’ As Apple prepares its long-rumored jump into augmented reality on Monday, doubts have shadowed every step of the way. There are reports of frequent changes in direction and skepticism inside Apple’s ranks. The device has allegedly been hard to manufacture and required numerous compromises. The process has taken years longer than Apple expected. And at a rumored $3,000, even Apple reportedly expects slow short-term sales. But among AR professionals, the mood is jubilant. “This is the single greatest thing that could happen to this industry,”…

Macworld The whole point of wireless earbuds is freedom. And whatever that means to you, JBL’s new TUNE 220 TWS Bluetooth Earphones cover all the bases in a package that’s both portable and affordable. As you’d expect from any JBL personal audio device, the sound is first-rate. 12mm drivers in each ear deliver crisp sound across the frequency spectrum, but what really sets this gear apart is the battery life. Fully charged, you can expect 3 hours of continuous playtime, or 16 hours with the pocket-sized charging case. What’s more, JBL’s dual connect mode lets you listen with one earbud while the other charges up.  And with the internal memory, you only need to pair your earbuds once through Bluetooth…

Macworld Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison. In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises too. WWDC 2023 will kick off…

Macworld The convenience of having smart devices at the ready is only slightly undercut by just how many cables they all need. You’re either stuck with a pile of chargers cluttering your space or juggling devices between a few cables. If you want to consolidate your cables and get it all done in one, get the Five-in-One Magnetic Wireless Charger. This modern-looking charging station can power four devices at once, and it’s 46% off. Charge 4 devices with one charger  The Five-in-One Charger has three wireless charging spots and room for one wired connection. The wireless spots can power up your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Make sure to check for compatibility before you purchase. The phone stand works with…