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In episode 201, David and Donna unpack everything from Apple’s biggest announcement in years. Aside from the usual software features for the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, Apple threw its hat in the ring with its first AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, and released three new M2 Macs. Should you buy the new headset or wait? Is AR the future? Listen in and find out!

Apple has announced its long-awaited mixed reality headset at this year's World Wide Developers Conference. The headset, which is essentially a lightweight and specialized Mac that you strap to your face, represents Apple’s entry into the world of virtual and augmented reality, which, despite much potential, has remained a niche market dominated by gamers. Apple hopes to bring that world mainstream the same way that they made personal computers mainstream with the Mac, and smartphones with the introduction of the iPhone. Whether they will succeed remains to be seen, since the device will not reach audiences until 2024, and even then comes at a steep retail price of $3,499 that puts it out of reach of most. Nevertheless, the Vision Pro represents Apple’s first new product type since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2015, and many expect it could, like the iPhone and the Mac, change the world.

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At the June 5 2023 WWDC Keynote, Apple announced iOS 17 alongside other software updates, new Mac devices, and Apple Vision Pro. While iOS 17 is a more practical update with few new features, there are many great updates to the apps we use most: Phone, Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Health, and more. Keep reading to see the many ways these updates will change the way you use your iPhone this fall.

Apple's Groundbreaking New Headset & Everything Else Announced at WWDC 2023

Apple used its 2023 WWDC keynote to usher in a groundbreaking new era of computing with its new Vision Pro, a spatial computer headset, its first new product in eight years. It also announced the expected software updates to its existing devices, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and more. Many of these updates are small but practical, hopefully leading to an elevated experience across devices. Let's dive into the details.

How to View Historical Landmarks and Locations in the Photos App

If you're familiar with the Photos app, you might be familiar with a feature called Visual Look Up, which is a feature that uses AI to identify objects in your photos. Most people have heard about its ability to recognize specific faces and identify plants. But, did you know that you can also use Visual Look Up to identify locations and important landmarks? It's super cool! Here's how.

How to Add Extra Money to your Apple Cash Card

You may have heard of Apple Cash, the digital debit card that is located in the Wallet app. Apple Cash is great because it allows you to send and receive money directly from your Messages or from the Wallet app. Additionally, because it works just like any digital card, you can use it to pay for things online and in stores. Let's learn how to add money to your Apple Cash card.

Is AppleCare Worth It for Macs: MacBook Warranty 101 (2023)

Adding AppleCare Plus is not always in the budget when you're already spending thousands of dollars on a new or refurbished Mac. But it should be. In this article, I will go over Apple Limited Warranty, AppleCare Plus cost and coverage, and out-of-pocket Mac repair costs. I will also share my recent experience fixing my out-of-warranty MacBook Pro for a third of what the device originally cost.

Why Won’t My iPhone Update? How to Get the New iOS Update (iOS 16)

So you were excited to download the latest version of iOS or iPadOS but your iPhone won't update? Or is the problem that your device seems to have frozen in the middle of the update? Is your iPhone or iPad unable to check for an update? If you're stuck and wondering what to do, look no further. Below, you will find the steps you need to work through to fix these issues and get the latest iOS or iPadOS update.

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