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Apple Maps adds 3D views of major U.S. cities under iOS 15

If you live in a major U.S. city, there’s a good chance you can now see your surrounding environment in a 3D view in Apple Maps. The new feature, which includes extra detail, enhanced navigation, and immersive walking directions. The features are rolling out in London, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. With […]

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Recently published “Apple Glass” patent highlights feature that could allow headset to unlock nearby devices with a glance

If this is true, it could definitely come in handy. A recently published Apple patent indicates that Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Glass” headset could allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, as they will have already been authenticated. Similar to an Apple Watch, the device could automatically unlock a user’s other devices. The patent, which was […]

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Rumor: Two Apple Silicon-powered MacBook Pros, MacBook Air said to be unveiled at Apple’s “One More Thing” event on November 10th

The rumor mill has spoken, and it has indicated that Apple could be releasing two Apple Silicon-based MacBook Pros and a MacBook Air as the centerpiece of its “One More thing” virtual event, which is set to take place on November 10, 2020. Per Bloomberg News, this may be all all that’s revealed: Apple and […]

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Rumor: Apple Glasses could debut in 2021, 2002; according to noted analysts

The big dogs of early Apple product notification/leaking, are in relative agreement as to Apple’s rumored Augmented Reality glasses, which could debut in 2021 or 2022. Per noted leaker Jon Prosser, the device will hit in March or June of 2021. And, as of May 14th, respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the Apple Glasses […]

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Rumor: Apple recently considered purchasing Plessey Semiconductors as part of augmented reality development efforts

Apple is said to have recently considered purchasing British company Plessey Semiconductors, a maker of Micro-LED display for augmented reality devices. The report claims that Plessey has instead reached a licensing deal with Facebook, which in a statement said it wants to build “a glasses form factor that lets devices melt away so we can […]