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Apple WWDC 2023 highlights: ‘Vision Pro’ costs ₹2.88 lakh, available in US first next year
Apple WWDC 2023 LIVE: The five-day tech conference kickstarted with Tim Cook announcing several products including the mixed reality headset ‘Vision Pro’
Apple WWDC 2023 LIVE Updates: The much-awaited tech extravaganza finally kickstarted at the Apple Park in Cupertino. Apple introduced 15-inch Macbook, M2 chip as well as updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and WatchOs versions. But the highlight of the event was ‘Vision Pro’, the much-awaited mixed reality headset. The 5-day extravaganza, emanating from the company's ring-shaped Apple Park corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California, will take place from June 5-9. The tech giant will launch or unveil a host of products, among them its maiden mixed reality (MR) headset, reportedly called ‘Reality Pro.’ ...Read More
Those interested can watch Cook's address on several Apple platforms, including its YouTube channel. Hindustan Times, too, will provide live updates of his speech.
If you joined us now, Apple unveils Vision Pro, its first mixed-reality headset
In case you joined us now, here's the big news. Apple has finally unveiled its much-awaited mixed reality headset ‘Vision Pro’. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the device introduces the world to spatial computing. Full report
‘Vision Pro’ costs $3499, will be available in US only first next year
Apple Vision Pro's starting price is at $3499 and will be available in United States only next year.
What is Optic ID, the new feature in ‘Vision Pro’
Apple Vision Pro has a new feature called Optic ID. This feature scans your iris and stores it with encryption on the device itself to unlock the device and enable Apple Pay.
No major announcements about generative AI products
Apple did not make any major announcements about generative AI products similar to ChatGPT or Google's Bard search engine, but it quietly imbued several smaller features with AI, like live transcriptions of voice mails.
Disney streaming service on ‘Vision Pro’ from Day 1
Walt Disney's Disney streaming service will be available on day one on the device. Disney has partnered with Apple for years. Disney CEO Bob Iger took the stage in 2005 to announce that some of its most popular television shows would be available for download through the iTunes Music Store.
‘Vision Pro’ has 3-D camera and microphone to capture videos, pictures
Apple said that Vision Pro has a three-dimensional camera and microphone system to capture videos and pictures that can be viewed in 3D later. The company showed the feature being used by a parent at a child's birthday celebration. Apple's human interface chief Alan Dye said that users will select content inside the goggles with their eyes, tap their fingers together to click and gently flick to scroll.
‘Vision Pro’ relies just on voice, look and hands
The AR/VR enabled ‘Vision Pro’ will focus on gaming, work and communication. According to Tim Cook, it will introduce the world to spatial computing. The device relies just on voice, look and hands
And it's here! Apple's mixed reality headset ‘Vision Pro’
The wait finally ends! Tim Cook announces the product everyone was waiting for. The mixed reality headset ‘Vision Pro’
Mental health data logging in Health app on iPhone
The Health app updates include a mental health data to choose how you are feeling. The mental health data logging is also present in the Health app on the iPhone.
WWDC 2023: ‘Smart stack’, cycling features in WatchOS 10
The new WatchOS 10 enables users to view their widgets in a ‘smart stack’, a machine learning feature. The cycling features have also been added to Apple Watch through this new operating system.
Apple announces AirPlay in hotels for pairing iPad, iPhone to a TV in your room
Apple has now officially announced AirPlay in hotels for you to easily pair your iPhone or iPad to a TV in your hotel room. It works by scanning a QR code and sharing what's on your screen through Wi-Fi, available at select hotels by the end of this year
Apple unveils Adaptive Audio, new listening mode for AirPods
Apple unveils Adaptive Audio , which is a new listening mode for AirPods. It adapts level of noise-cancellation as needed.
WWDC 2023: Apple debuts 15-inch Macbook Air, iOS 17 & more | Key announcements
It's one hours since the WWDC started. Let's recap with top announcements if you joined us now. Read here
MacOS powered by all-new Safari web browser
MacOS Sonoma gets an all-new Safari with a new version of WebKit, the underlying engine that powers it.
MacOS capable of syncing widgets from iOS without needing to install such widgets/apps
MacOS can sync over widgets from iOS -- without needing to install such widgets/applications on the Mac itself, Bloomberg reported.
WWDC: Apple unveils iPadOS 17
Apple lifts the curtains off iPadOS 17. New widget features for the iPad, such as for scheduling or controlling smart devices at home.
Hey Siri is just Siri now
Hey Siri is just Siri now. You can issue back-to-back commands without saying ‘Siri’ again
Apple announces new feature ‘Standby’
New feature called StandBy — turn iPhone on its side while charging, new full-screen experience with glanceable info.
Apple unveils new app ‘Journal’ for iPhone, expected to come later this year
Apple is bringing a Journal app to iOS 17 later this year to help users recall their experiences. The application will recommend topics to write about depending on your location, exercises, images, and other factors.
Autocorrect updates another machine learning reference in iOS 17
Autocorrect updates among key features in iOS 17, it is another “machine learning” reference.
WWDC 2023: Apple unveils Live Voicemail in iOS 17 update
Apple unveils Live Voicemail in iOS 17 update. You will get a live transcript when someone leaves you a voicemail.
The iOS 17 for iPhone brings major improvements to FaceTime app
In iOS 17, users can also leave FaceTime video messages for people instead of voicemail.
Apple just hinted an AI move?
Apple is highlighting the M2 Ultra's potential in machine learning and its ability to train advanced language models, which serve as the foundation for the impressive new chatbots.
The iOS 17 for iPhone brings major improvements to Message app
Inline location sharing is available in Messages, and there's a check-in feature for safety purposes. It will relay your location if you don't check in with friends or family members.
What is price of Mac Pro?
Mac Pro starts at $6,999 -- available for order begining today.
