For many, Apple’s new ultrawide Mac Virtual Display feature in visionOS 2.2 beta is the killer app on Apple Vision Pro. But you don’t need to be a Mac user to appreciate Apple Vision Pro and its role as an incredible mobile movie theater.

I’ve been splitting my time for the last two months between my home and my family’s place four hours away. At home, I have an attached to my wall-mounted 65-inch Micro LED 4K TV. At my family’s place, the largest TV is about 19-inches. It’s a charming place along a river in the woods and away from the city, but it’s not my living room.

Still, in both locations I’ve been using Apple Vision Pro and AirPods Pro 2 to watch movies and weekly TV shows that I’ve been following.

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As reported last week, Apple’s global head of accessibility Sarah Herrlinger spoke this Tuesday at the Web Summit Lisbon 2024. At the event, Herrlinger talked about everything Apple has been doing to make its devices easy to use for anyone and also highlighted the use of AI to help people with disabilities.

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BLUETTI has long been committed to clean and sustainable energy, and is a market leader in green energy storage, both for indoor and outdoors.

Today, BLUETTI is launching a new 2 kWh portable power station, breaking through traditional portable energy storage limits, setting a new industry standard. 9to5Mac readers can also receive an exclusive discount for a limited time, available at the end of this story.

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When was announced in September, the company also unveiled a new Gold Link Bracelet made of stainless steel. However, while the Natural and Slate versions were available from day one, the gold version was unavailable – but that has just changed.

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Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design. We’ve already seen some tidbits about what’s inside this Mac mini, but iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown showing even more details about how Apple built its most compact Mac ever.

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Apple is aiming to release its first Apple Intelligence-powered smart home device as early as March, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The product will take the form of “a wall-mounted display” that resembles a traditional home security panel.

Apple’s hope is that it will serve as a “command center for the home” with a combination of Apple apps, Apple Intelligence, and integration with HomeKit.

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just received a huge update in iOS 18.1 with Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection features. But for many users, Apple’s next update may be even more transformative thanks to a key Apple Intelligence upgrade. Here’s how iOS 18.2 will make AirPods more powerful than ever.

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One of the biggest apps on the App Store, TikTok, is currently on its way to being banned in the US starting in early 2025. But according to a new report, President-elect Donald Trump intends to stop the ban from happening.

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Ahead of Apple’s launch of spatial video editing support in an update to Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design has beaten Cupertino to the punch with DaVinci Resolve 19.1. The update, which is available for download on the Mac App Store, supports spatial photo decoding, and MV HEVC spatial video encoding on Mac.

It means that users can now easily edit and deliver spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro, a feature that hasn’t appeared on any mainline NLE up until now.

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After releasing a major update to TestFlight last month, Apple is now updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface as well as many new features – including more detailed notifications and more ways to promote apps. Read on as we break down what’s changed in App Store Connect.

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One week after the first public betas launched, Apple has released new public beta 2 builds for macOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2. Here’s everything that’s new.

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Apple has released iOS 18.2 public beta 2 for users today. The latest update includes all of the new Apple Intelligence capabilities of iOS 18.2 plus a handful of changes and performance improvements. Here’s everything new.

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visionOS 2.2 beta 2 is rolling out now for developers. Apple’s forthcoming software update brings a big upgrade to Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display feature, which is available now for beta testers.

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Ford fans rejoice: it’s our turn to add widgets for our cars to Control Center. Ford is rolling out a new version of the FordPass app with Control Center toggles as well as a new Home Screen widget.

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Following the launch of Nomad’s completely fresh Apple Watch band in August, a new limited version has arrived alongside a matching iPhone case. The Rocky Point Band and iPhone Sport Case are now available in Magma.

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Today’s best deals are kicking off with bang in the form of a brand new all-time low on both the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349 – this includes the Jet Black, Silver, and Rose Gold models. Then we move over to some of the best prices ever on AirTag – singles are down at $19 and the 4-pack is $70 – alongside a new all-time low on the 16GB/512GB M3 MacBook Air at $400 off the original price. Next is up to $200 in savings on the brand new M4 iMac, a host of charging gear, accessories, and more. Head below for a closer look in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. 

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I have been using Apple’s new Visual Intelligence feature since the moment iOS 18.2 Developer Beta released a few weeks...

We’re living in the future, folks. Rode just announced its new Wireless Micro hardware, and it’s basically the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone. The product consists of two wireless lavaliere microphones, a USB-C wireless receiver that connects to your iPhone or iPad, and a compact charging case that recharges over USB-C. I’ve been trying out the Rode Wireless Micro for a few weeks now, and I’m honestly blown away by the state-of-the-art technology here…

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Apple’s next iPhone might just be the best option for most buyers, and it should be here soon. A new report on iPhone SE 4 production points to a likely March debut. Here are the details.

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After a false start back in January, the Apple Music Classical app has officially launched on CarPlay. The app also now integrates with Siri, allowing you to ask Siri to play your favorite content using Apple Music Classical.

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AirPods have been among Apple’s biggest hits in the last decade, and the company apparently has big plans for their future. Just weeks after launching hearing health features in iOS 18.1 for , a new report indicates health will be a big priority for future AirPods models.

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