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Meta's Quest 3 Could Challenge Apple's New Headset, Report Says
Meta's mixed reality headset, the Quest 3, could rival Apple in price and quality, a new report says. Even though Meta's Quest 3 hasn't been announced yet, it's already making waves in the mixed reality headset space. That's according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who got a first look at the headset. By the looks of it, the Quest 3, the latest headset model, could challenge Apple's new mixed real ... Read more
2023-05-29 20:41:37
Best iPad Drawing Apps to Try in 2023
Find your inner digital artist with Procreate's blank canvas, creative coloring books and everything in between. Drawing has evolved over the years -- so much so that a traditional pencil and paper isn't the only way to create art now. If you've got an Apple iPad, there's a whole world of drawing apps out there that are packed full of creative tools and premium features that make it easier than e ... Read more
2023-05-29 20:41:04
iOS 17 Could Make Your Locked iPhone Screen an Apple Smart Home Display
Calendar appointments and weather would reportedly be shown horizontally on your locked phone much like on a smart home display. The next software updates for iPhones could come with a feature that lets you view more items on your locked phone screen, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Apple's upcoming iOS 17 would reportedly feature a smart display setting that shows things like calendar appointments ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:52:34
Clear Your iPhone Storage With These Easy Tricks
Apps, photos, playlists and videos can pile up quickly. We help you clear up some space on your iPhone. May is almost over, so it's time to do some spring cleaning. One place might you might not think to clean is your iPhone's storage. Those apps, photos, playlists and videos can pile up quickly, and our phones can only hold so much. From offloading apps to transporting essential items to the clo ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:51:02
iOS 16.6 Beta 1: What Features Your iPhone Could Get Soon
There's no word on when the update will be released to the general public. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 1 to public beta testers less than a week after the release of iOS 16.5. We don't expect many new features with iOS 16.6, since Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, but the first iOS 16.6 beta sets the groundwork for a new iPhone security tool. N ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:48:49
Download iOS 16.5 for These Important Security Patches
You should download the latest iPhone software update now to help protect your device. Apple released iOS 16.5 on May 18, almost two months after the release of iOS 16.4. The latest iOS update provides a few new features to your iPhone, like a new sports tab in the Apple News app, but you should really download the update for all the security patches and fixes it includes. To download iOS 16.5, ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:47:21
It's Time to Stop Waiting for Apple's Next iPhone Moment
Commentary: The iPhone took off because it came at the right time -- a moment that may be impossible to re-create.When the original iPhone arrived in 2007, few people knew it would lay the foundation for the devices we now carry in our pockets each day. As the June 5 date of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference approaches, all eyes will be focused on whether the tech giant can re-create that im ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:46:02
Is Your iPhone Good Enough to Be a 3D Scanner?
For creating 3D printer files, your options include smartphone apps or expensive standalone scanners. Most 3D scanners are handheld devices that scan small to medium-sized objects with a high degree of accuracy. The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce fantastic results -- if you're patient and willing to learn how to use them. These scanners, like the po ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:54:55
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset: What to Expect From WWDC's Big Reveal
Long-awaited and still mysterious, Apple's VR headset could be the spark for a whole new wave of hardware and software. Apple's next big product looks like it'll cost $3,000, rest on your face and need to be tethered to a battery pack. Whatever this expected VR headset ends up being, it isn't immediately clear what it'll do or who it's for. The Reality Pro headset, as it's expected to be called w ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:54:27
iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone
Download the update now for these features and more. Apple released iOS 16.5 to the general public on May 18, almost two months after the tech giant released iOS 16.4. The latest iOS update provides some important bug fixes and security patches, brings a few new features to Apple News, and serves up some new wallpapers. However, some people have said the update drains their iPhone's battery fas ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:52:41