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We’ve been waxing lyrical (and critical) about Apple’s Vision Pro here at TechCrunch this week – but, of course, there are other things happening in the world of wearable tech as well. Sol Reader raised a $5 million seed round with a headset that doesn’t promise to do more. In fact, it is trying to […] Sol Reader is a VR headset exclusively for reading books by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

At WWDC this week, Apple revealed its new Vision Pro headset, a platform it described as the advent of spatial computing. The company clearly put a lot of work into building Vision Pro, and VisionOS, the software that powers it, but is it as revolutionary as Apple marketing would have you believe? Today, Darrell is […] Putting the ‘Pro’ in Apple Vision Pro and other TC news by Darrell Etherington originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple’s launch of Vision Pro, what it refers to as its first spatial computer, is generating a lot of buzz in China. The hashtag #Apple Vision Pro 苹果首款头显 (Apple’s first head-mounted display) amassed over 40 million views on Weibo, China’s Twitter counterpart, on the launch day alone. The country’s virtual and augmented reality industry went […] Apple’s Vision Pro reignites excitement in China’s XR world by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch... →

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Among the many changes coming with iOS 17, Apple will also introduce a new feature that will allow users to connect a content subscription they use in an App Store app to Apple Podcasts in order to access a range of additional benefits. For instance, if a subscription-based news publisher also offered exclusive podcasts to […] iOS 17 will connect your content subscriptions from apps to Apple Podcasts for exclusive benefits by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has added a new feature in iOS 17 designed to help EV drivers find available chargers. The tech company previewed Wednesday, following its annual developer conference WWDC 2023, a series of new features and services that will be available in the newest software update, including real-time EV charging availability information provided via Apple Maps. […] Need to charge your EV? Apple Maps will show open spots near you by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple this morning announced two significant changes to Apple Wallet among a handful of other updates that didn’t make the keynote address on Monday which kicked off the start of its Worldwide Developer Conference. With the launch of iOS 17 this fall, Apple says users will be able to set up recurring payments with Apple […] Business will be able to accept IDs in Apple Wallet with iOS 17, among other changes by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has unveiled a new toolkit that is designed to make it easier and faster for developers to bring their PC games to macOS. The tech giant unveiled the Game Porting Toolkit this week at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Apple says the toolkit “eliminates months of upfront work” and enables developers to see […] Apple’s new toolkit makes it easier for developers to bring Windows games to Mac by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

On the sidelines of the ongoing Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to crack down on app clones and copycats. In a blog post, the company said impersonating an app is now considered a violation of the App Store’s rules: “Submitting apps which impersonate other apps or services is […] Apple updates its App Store rules to crackdown on clones by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is making it easy for everyone with an Apple ID to test developer beta versions of its different operating systems — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Previously, developer beta releases were available to people paying a $99-a-year fee for Apple’s developer program — paying for the developer program also allows you to distribute […] Apple is making developer betas free and accesible to everyone by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch... →

Even with its hefty price tag, the Apple Vision Pro is still a killer device. And startups should pay attention. Apple’s AR headset is a game-changer for startups by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch... →

We’ve never met. We’ve never talked. And still, I feel confident telling you that the Vision Pro isn’t for you. At the end of the day, it’s an odds game. You’re most people, and it’s therefore not for you. If you know one thing about the headset, it’s probably the fact that it’s $3,500. When […] Sorry, but Apple’s Vision Pro isn’t for you by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has acquired Mira, an augmented reality (AR) headset startup, for an undisclosed amount, according to reporting by The Verge. Founded by entrepreneur Ben Taft in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, Mira had been making AR headsets for customers including Universal Studios for attractions at its Nintendo World theme parks. Investors including Blue Bear […] Apple acquires Mira, a startup building lightweight AR hardware by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has unveiled the winners of its 2023 Apple Design Awards at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference this week. Each year, the tech giant recognizes a dozen apps and games across six categories: inclusivity, delight and fun, interaction, social impact, visuals and graphics, and innovation. The winners were chosen from 36 finalists. In the inclusivity […] Apple reveals its 2023 Apple Design Award winners by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is introducing a new developer toolkit that will make it easier to introduce users to their mobile apps by showing them tips on how to get started. Typically, developers have to design their own onboarding or tutorial-type experiences or utilize those provided by a third party. With Apple’s TipKit, they’ll now have the option […] Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple Fitness+ is getting new “Custom Plans” and “Audio Focus” features with the launch of iOS 17 this fall, the tech giant has announced. Custom Plans is a new way to receive a unique workout or meditation schedule that works for you. You can select your personal workout preferences, including the days, workout duration and […] Apple Fitness+ is getting a new ‘Custom Plans’ feature that creates personalized workout schedules by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is making its Shortcuts app simpler to use with iOS 17. The app, which allows power users to create automations for their favorite apps, will receive an updated user interface making it easier to find Shortcuts as well as the actions a given app can perform — something that’s known as App Intents. Plus, […] Apple redesigns its Shortcuts app in iOS 17 to be easier to use by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple is giving its widgets platform an upgrade with its latest software releases. In addition to now becoming available on Apple Watch and Mac, widgets on iPhone and iPad will also become interactive in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the company said. The announcement flew a bit under the radar during yesterday’s keynote address, given […] Yes, interactive widgets are coming to iPhone, too, in iOS 17 by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch... →

Apple has announced that Apple Podcasts is getting a few new notable features with the launch of iOS 17 this fall. The feature drop includes an updated Now Playing interface and Queue, episode art, search filters, and the ability to connect subscriptions to top apps from the App Store. The new Now Playing interface features […] Apple Podcasts to get refreshed ‘Now Playing’ interface, new search filters and more with iOS 17 by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch... →

Sit back and relax while the team runs down all of the biggest news in an easy-to-skim digest. Apple WWDC 2023: Everything announced from the Apple Vision Pro to iOS 17, MacBook Air and more by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch... →