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Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset goes on sale on Friday, February 2, and the first wave of reviews has just landed. It’s probably fair to say that the consensus tilts towards the positive, but having spent longer with the hardware than was possible for the initial preview, early reviewers have all found reservations worthy of note.

Let’s plunge in and check out the verdict.

Design and weight

Following the preview event, where testers were allowed roughly an hour with Vision Pro... Читать дальше...

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At WWDC in June, Apple will as ever announce new versions of its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. (There might also be an update for Vision Pro, but that’s another story.) This is all very important for software developers, who will be learning about the new system features they can use for their apps, but it can be a little dry for device owners. Except that this year, the whole thing looks like being altogether more exciting.

In the Q&A section of his latest newsletter... Читать дальше...

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We here at Macworld used to complain that the MacBook lineup was too complicated, but Apple has now simplified it so it makes more sense. But what if Apple had gone even further–what if there was only one laptop line, the MacBook Pro, and nothing else?

That’s what former Apple design guru Jony Ive wanted to do, according to journalist Walt Mossberg. In a recent episode of The Vergecast podcast, Mossberg talks about one of the ideas that Ive had while working with Tim Cook at Apple. Читать дальше...

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There’s likely a new iPad Air coming in just a month or two, but we don’t expect it to be all that different. So you might as well snatch the current model for a great price: Amazon is selling the iPad Air with 5G cellular for $600 (64GB) and $750 (256GB), a savings of $149 and the best price we’ve ever seen.

The iPad Air has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display built around a gorgeous all-screen design. With 5G cellular connectivity (which requires a separate subscription from your wireless carrier)... Читать дальше...

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While everyone is talking about the new App Store rules that allow sideloading and third-party payments, Apple may be hiding something far more interesting in the latest round of beta software. A snippet of code in tvOS 17.4 beta 1 hints that Apple is continuing to work on a new operating system called homeOS.

Software code spelunker Aaron Perris at MacRumors reported the discovery of a reference to homeOS in the new beta OS for Apple TV. The writer doesn’t offer... Читать дальше...

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Apple’s iOS 17.3 update brings a couple of new overdue iOS 17 features including collaborative playlists in Apple Music and AirPlay for hotel TVs, and some important security patches, but the biggest feature is a new one. It’s called Stolen Device Protection and it’s means to keep your iPhone safe if it falls into the wrong hands.

The basic idea is simple: With Stolen Device Protection activated, your iPhone will require biometric identification (Face ID or Touch... Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• 3-in-1 fast charging stand
• 15W iPhone, 3W Watch
• Detachable 15W MagSafe power bank
• Foldable for travel

Cons

• Low battery capacity
• Bulkier than slower rivals

Our Verdict

Although the battery pack lacks the capacity of some rivals, if you want the fastest wireless charging speeds, the Alogic Matrix Ultimate wins the day with an Apple-certified 15W MagSafe connection... Читать дальше...

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Let’s say your company requires you to deliver some files at the end of the quarter for record-keeping. You can quickly, easily, and efficiently send them via email but the old company policy requires you to copy them to a USB drive and physically deliver them to the employee who manages the archives. You hate the policy, but you must comply, so you find the oldest, slowest, smallest USB drives you can and copy the files to them, filling up a dozen slow old thumb drives and creating a headache for everyone. Читать дальше...

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When we talk about love, there’s nothing we love more than reliability. And in the world of computing, few apps are more faithful stalwarts for all manner of projects than those included in Microsoft Office.

Now, you’ve got an opportunity to secure a lifetime license for all of Microsoft Office’s incredible productivity apps at a discount. Through February 4, Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows is only $29.97 (reg. $229). And while this isn’t the latest rendition of Microsoft Office... Читать дальше...