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Up to this point, the Apple Vision Pro was a nice dream that now threatens to burst after all. No—don't worry, the all-in-one headset for Mixed Reality will still be available in 2024, but not in the originally planned quantity. Because if one of the largest British business publications is to be believed, Apple will cut its production targets for the standalone VR headset by a whopping 60%.
Related: The best standalone VR glasses in comparison
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Samsung announced it started rolling out the OneUI 5.1.1 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Tab S8 (Ultra) devices in South Korea. The software update is still based on Android 13 as opposed to Android 14. It is expected that the final release of the definitive version will be announced at the Unpacked event this month. While we wait, here's what's new with this firmware.
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While Apple already unveiled the Vision Pro as a standalone AR/VR headset with its own operating system called visionOS, it doesn't stop the Cupertino firm from envisioning the reality version of its other platform. In a new patent published, Apple provided a peek at how the future macOS for MacBook could be upscaled into 3D by using reality glasses or headset.
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Apple introduced StandBy mode to iOS 17 that transforms an iPhone into a mini smart display. It turns out that Apple could be preparing to ship this feature in its larger Mac displays and enable similar functionalities like projecting useful widgets when idle or in low-power mode.
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Samsung's next-generation Bluetooth tracker could be one step closer to launch. Following the alleged features of the smart accessory that were leaked in April, it recently appeared in a certification that confirmed it will carry the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 moniker alongside Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
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After introducing contactless payment for smartwatches, Google continues to expand the reach of its Google Wallet service. The internet search giant has announced at its event in Brazil that it will add support for QR code when using Google Pay or GPay for smartphones that don't come with NFC. The feature is planned to be rolled out first in the said territory before launching into more markets.
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Samsung launched two variants of the Galaxy A23 last year, which include the LTE and 5G option. In April 2023, the manufacturer only refreshed the non-5G through the Galaxy A24, leaving the door open for the 5G model. Now, a set of pictures of the purported Galaxy A25 5G has popped up, indicating this might be the upcoming entry with the supposed faster connectivity.
Also read: Best Samsung Galaxy phones to buy in 2023
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The weekend beckons once again—and this calls for us to hunt for the top 5 app recommendations to keep you entertained. This weekend, we are pleased to say that all the magic has not disappeared from the Harry Potter franchise just yet with the latest game making a splash on both iOS and Android platforms! You will also be able to fast with greater discipline and create fantastic-looking pixel art, among others.
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This year so far has been saturated with speculation about the capability of artificial intelligence. Thousands of articles have warned about how AI will eventually “take over the world”, (or perhaps just put us all out of a job), but there’s no substitute for human creativity, understanding and camaraderie in the workplace.
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The iPhone 14 introduced satellite connectivity for remote communication without cellular or Wi-Fi reception. Besides Huawei's P60 series, other major Android manufacturers lacked this feature. Motorola, however, has enabled satellite communication on regular smartphones with its Defy Satellite Link.
Also read: How to use the emergency SOS via satellite on an Apple iPhone
