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User reports Apple Watch Series 7 overheating, smoking, and eventually exploding

It’s never good when your device overheats, smokes, and eventually explodes. This is what happened to an Apple Watch Series 7 device. Apple was notified of the situation and confirmed an investigation. However, at the same time, Apple also made attempts to coerce the user into signing a non-disclosure agreement. Per 9to5Mac, the Apple Watch […]

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Apple releases Studio Display firmware 15.5, looks to address audio issue complaints

Sometimes you’ve got to pound on the firmware until everything works correctly. Apple has rolled out version 15.5 of its Studio Display firmware for the high-end display. The Studio Display runs firmware based on iOS and is powered by an A13 Bionic chip.  The build, numbered “19F80,” arrives following Apple’s acknowledgement of an audio issue […]

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Apple announces forthcoming updates to AirTags firmware to address unwanted tracking, other concerns

Apple on Thursday announced that it will release updates to its AirTags tracking accessory with the purpose of cutting down on unwanted tracking. The updaTes will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]

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Apple quietly extends AirPods Pro support program for additional year to address crackling/static/Active Noise Cancellation issues

Back in October of 2020, Apple quietly introduced a service program to address AirPods Pro issues that could lead to their experiencing issues with static, crackling sounds, or problems with their Active Noise Cancellation feature. Apple also simultaneously stated that the program would cover the ‌AirPods Pro‌ for two years after the retail sale of […]

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Rumor: Apple developing virtual reality headset, could incorporate dual 8K displays, motion tracking, mixed reality, other features

Where Apple is rumored working on a potential virtual reality headset that could launch as early as next year, The Information, citing internal images of a “late-stage-prototype” from late 2020, has posited some features for the unit. Per the article, the headset could feature more than a dozen cameras for tracking hand movements, alongside two […]