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Try Not to Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode Because Recovery Ain’t Easy
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Apple has been caught off-guard by frustrated customers as there is no way to manually reset the device after forgetting the passcode. As revealed in a post on Apple Forum, the only way to reset the device after forgetting the passcode is to take it to Apple Store and get it reset from there.
Official: Apple Introduces Sideloading on iPhones with iOS 17.4 in Europe
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Apple introduces sideloading with iOS 17.4 along with a couple of new changes coming to Safari and App Store. Apple will allow users in the Europe to choose their default browsing app and app developers will be allowed to feature external payment links within the apps. Moreover, Apple has also reduced App Store commissions to 10-17% as compared to 30%.
Sideloading on iOS 17 Will Be Chargeable and Apple Will Review Apps: Report
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A latest report by the Wall Street Journal says that Apple will charge users to sideload apps from third-party app stores in Europe. It is also believed that the tech titan will put an app reviewing system for the apps sideloaded from external sources. While the amount os unclear as of now, it is expected that Apple will rollout sideloading in iOS 17 with the release of iOS 17.4.
iPhone 16 series is expected to arrive with a new capture button. According to the latest report by The Information, the capture button will allow users to zoom in and out while clicking a photo or recording a video when swiped. The capture button will be the highlight of the iPhone 16 series as Apple is not expected to offer any major design change this year.
How to Pre-Order Apple Vision Pro on January 19
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Apple Vision Pro is set to launch in the US on February 2, 2024. However, those who do not want to visit the Apple Retail store can buy the headset online. Vision Pro will be available for pre-order starting January 19, 2024 onwards. You can pre-order Vision Pro from Apple's website or from Apple Store app. You will be asked to scan your face during the pre-order process, therefore, it is recommended that you keep an iPhone/iPad with Face ID nearby if you are pre-ordering Vision Pro using website.
Here’s How Many Items You Can Track Using Apple’s Find My App
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With iOS 17, Apple has doubled the number of items you can track using the Find My app. Previously, Apple allowed tracking of 16 items, now it is possible to track and locate 32 items on the Find My app. In addition to tracking Apple's own devices, you can also add third-party Find My items to the app for tracking.
China Claims to Crack Apple AirDrop and Identify Phone Numbers of Senders
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Beijing Municipal Justice Bureau has shared in an online post that forensic experts at Beijing Wangshendongjian Forensic Institute have devised a technical breakthrough that can be used to crack Apple AirDrop and identify senders' email addresses and mobile numbers. The institute used the Rainbow Table technique to crack passwords.
Official: Apple Vision Pro to Launch on February 2 in the US
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Apple Vision Pro will be available starting February 2, 2024 at all Apple Retail stores in the US and the pre-orders for the Vision Pro headset will start from January 19, 2023 onwards. Additionally, Apple has revealed that the base variant of Vision Pro will have 256GB storage and there will be two band options - Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band.
Apple Vision Pro Launch Date Reveal Expected Next Week: Gurman
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In his weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has unveiled that Apple Vision Pro launch date announcement is imminent and Apple could announce the launch date as soon as next week. Vision Pro headsets have already started shipping to warehouses across the US and will Apple retail outlets in time for launch by February 1, 2024. Also, Apple has shortlisted Canada, China, and UK as the next regions where Vision Pro will be launched.
US Readying a Massive Antitrust Case on Apple in 2024: Report
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As per a report by The New York Times, the Justice Department is close to filing a sweeping case on Apple for antitrust practices. The regulatory authorities are investigating Apple's dominant position in the market by making Apple Watch less functional for other smartphones, barring access to Siri voice assistant and denying other business the access to NFC chip for offering payments services like Apple Pay on iPhone. The antitrust case could be filed in the first half of 2024.
In a latest research note published by Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to upgrade the front camera of iPhone 17 to 24MP from the current 12MP camera. This will be accompanied by a 6P lens which will deliver sharper pictures with more details. It is unclear whether 24MP front camera will be exclusive to Pro models as of now.
This AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) Deal Is Too Good to Skip in 2024
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available for a discounted price of $189 as opposed to its launch price of $249. You can grab this AirPods Pro 2 deal from Amazon. The latest AirPods come with features like the new H2 chip and U2 chip, Adaptive Audio and a speaker in the charging case. For a discount of 24%, this AirPods Pro 2 deal is the perfect opportunity to grab the new AirPods.
Apple Watch Sales Ban Now Official; US Govt. Refuses to Overturn ITC Ruling
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Apple is now officially not allowed to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. as Biden government has decided to not veto the ban. This makes the ban official. The ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Masimo is pertaining to patents on blood oxygen monitoring tech.
You Can No Longer Get Your Out-of-Warranty Apple Watch Repaired By Apple
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Due to the ongoing patent dispute with Masimo, Apple is not allowed to offer repair services in the U.S. for Apple Watch Series 6 and later models that are out of warranty. Apple has started informing users that are reaching out for repairs that the company will contact them once it is allowed to offer repair services.
Twitter (aka X) Down Currently; Tweets Not Loading (Update: Back Online)
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Twitter is down for several users worldwide. According to reports on Down Detector, the outage began on 12:30AM EST and around 80,000 users have reported that Twitter is not working for them.
In his latest weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is planning to launch at least one Apple Watch model next year with a new design. Additionally, the upcoming Apple Watch could also feature health features like sleep apnea and hypertension detection.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Teaser Anticipates a Macabre War
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House of the Dragon Season 2 teaser has been released. The teaser shows the war that has brewed up in the aftermath of the death of Prince Lucerys, son of Princess Rhaenyra of House Targaryen at the hands of Aemond Targaryen. House of the Dragon season 2 is scheduled to release in the summer of 2024, but we don't have the official release date as of now.
10 Best Apps like Dave to Get Cash Advances Easily
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In this list, we have compiled a list of some of the best alternative to the Dave app to offer you advance cash that you might need in emergency situations. These range from simple instant cash services to complete online banking solutions. So have a look, read carefully and choose the app that is right for you.
How to Fix iMessage Activation Error (2025)
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Are you getting an iMessage activation error or stuck on iMessage activation not successful? Here are 6 fixes you need to try in 2025.
