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- 11:43 pmApple reportedly ends its Mac-connected Augmented Reality glasses project
Macworld A report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims that Apple is shuttering one of its more advanced projects: a set of Augmented Reality glasses that connect to other Apple devices. It’s an inside-baseball look at some of the product decisions that happen at Apple, but while often rumored, these AR glasses have never been officially announced. The glasses were seen within Apple as a natural evolution beyond Vision Pro. Vision Pro was always going to be a niche device, not only because of its sky-high price ($3,500 U.S.) but its cumbersome nature. Even among VR headsets it is heavy and requires a tether to a battery pack. The AR glasses would resemble normal glasses and let users look through lenses in the real world, but contain integrated displays that superimpose rendered graphics on them. Code-named N107, Apple wanted this device to be lighter and more affordable by having them tethered to your iPhone, which would do the bulk of the processing work. That didn’t really work out, apparently. The iPhones were limited in their processing capability, and using the AR glasses drained the iPhone’s battery too rapidly. So, Apple reportedly switched gears to making them tethered to a Mac, which has beefier processors and bigger batteries. Recent prototypes were not received well, according to Gurman, and it’s easy to see why. If a Vision Pro is cumbersome with a wire going to a battery pack in your pocket, how could you ever expect users to remain tethered to a MacBook? The Vision Pro needs more portability, not less. Gurman says the Vision Products Group is still working on a successor to the Vision Pro, including updated versions that resemble the original model. But it’s not clear if there is another true “AR Glasses” project within Apple or if that road is now closed. Apple earlier canceled a project code-named N421, Gurman reports, which were to be AR glasses brought to market about a year after Vision Pro. The team is also still working on several of the underlying technology technologies that would have been used in the glasses.09:35 pmApple shutters work on Mac-connected Augmented Reality smartglasses
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Apple has canceled a project to build advanced augmented reality glasses that would pair with its devices, Bloomberg reported Friday, marking the latest setback in its effort to create a headset that appeals to typical consumers. From the report: The company shuttered the program this week, according to people with knowledge of the move. The now-canceled product would have looked like normal glasses but include built-in displays and require a connection to a Mac, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work wasn't public. The project had been seen as a potential way forward after the weak introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, a $3,499 model that was too cumbersome and pricey to catch on with consumers. The hope was to produce something that everyday users could embrace, but finding the right technology -- at the right cost -- has proven to be a challenge. Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:20 pmThese iOS 18 Control Center toggles quickly became must-haves for me
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According to a new leak, Apple has pulled the plug on a project that allegedly hoped to produce lower-cost augmented reality glasses after the project seemingly couldn't meet executive expectations."Apple Glass" render by iPhone_lov_er on InstagramThe device in question would have looked like a standard pair of glasses, but would feature built-in displays. It also would have required a persistent tether to a Mac.This device, which was code-named N107, would have been seen as a more affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro. After all, one of the biggest complaints about the Apple Vision Pro is its nearly $3,500 price tag — before taxes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:08 pmApple kills AR glasses project to focus on Vision Pro’s future
Apple kills its AR glasses project, an attempt at lightweight specs that connect to Macs. The glasses join Apple Car on the scrap heap. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:07 pmiPhone 17 Air: Seven new features are coming later this year
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Bad news for fans of bad products. Apple won’t be shipping a pair of augmented reality glasses that require a tethered connection to the Mac after all. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the exclusive development, including a thorough description of how the product would have worked. Based on Mark’s reporting, this project was buried in compromises that ultimately made it undesirable. more…07:31 pmHow to prevent your MacBook from turning on when opening its lid or connecting to power | Mac Daily NewsHow to prevent your MacBook from turning on when opening its lid or connecting to power
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Severance season 2 just released its third episode, but that’s not the only new debut related to the Apple TV+ hit. The You You Are, the book from Dr. Ricken in the show, is now available in a free extended excerpt in Apple Books. more…07:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: Ultraloq Bolt review – a great Apple HomeKit-ready smart lock with biometric and Wi-Fi support | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: Ultraloq Bolt review – a great Apple HomeKit-ready smart lock with biometric and Wi-Fi support
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The Orico 20Plus MagPro Magnetic iPhone Portable SSD is a speedy-enough SSD for your iPhone, that is let down by the incredibly sorry state of Apple's Files app.Orico 20Plus MagPro iPhone SSD review: Mounted to the back of an iPhoneApple's had external drive support on the Mac forever, and it's been added to the iPhone relatively recently. It can be awkward, though, to run a cable to a drive and conveniently use the drive while shooting video.While it doesn't carry data, the MagSafe ring on the back of iPhones made for the last four years offers an interesting solution. If designed properly, an SSD enclosure can just attach back there, and a short cable run can make it accessible to the iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:39 pmOppo claims world’s thinnest foldable smartphone with find N5
Oppo has previewed its take on foldable phones, presenting the world’s thinnest with the Find N5 foldable which they compared to devices made by Apple like the M4 iPad Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Images are making rounds on the internet and social media as the company hypes up its new device prior […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:38 pmDeepSeek gaining popularity because it is on par with GPT 4o
China made a new AI Chatbot named DeepSeek which skyrocketed to number one in rankings on the free charts of the Apple App Store in various countries, with the U.S. included, and this raises concerns about the leadership Silicon Valley is regarded in the development of AI. The app gained popularity just a week after […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmSpecific instructions for AirPods firmware updates now provided by Apple
Apple has now provided information on how to install firmware updates for AirPods. Previously, whenever a new firmware was available, limited notes were given by Apple on how to prompt the update, but that changes today. The support page for AirPods firmware has been updated with detailed instructions. The information is still the same as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.