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• Apple’s software updates for AirPods will soon unlock powerful new capabilities

  05-06-2023 23:59 via macdailynews.com
  
  The AirPods lineup gains new and improved features that transform the personal audio experience.
  This fall, software updates across AirPods will unlock powerful new capabilities to transform the personal audio experience. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) become easier to use across environments and interactions with three powerful new features: Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness. The entire lineup also gains new and improved features that make calls and Automatic Switchi
  
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• Apple Cuts 13-Inch MacBook Air Price by $100 – but You Can Already Save More - CNET

  05-06-2023 23:58
  
  With the arrival of the 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple has officially lowered the price of its latest 13-inch model, powered by Apple's own M2 chip.
  
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• Here’s how to install the iOS 17 developer beta

  05-06-2023 23:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The first beta of iOS 17 is officially here for developers. This summer, it’s easier to install the software thanks to a new streamlined process. Follow along for how to install iOS 17 beta, tips on what to do if it’s not showing up, and more.more…
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• tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to Apple TV 4K

  05-06-2023 23:51 via macdailynews.com
  With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K for the first time, allowing users to enjoy the app on their TV for even more engaging conversations with family and friends.
  Apple today announced software updates coming this fall that make Apple TV 4K even more enjoyable, interactive, and fun for the whole household. With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K, so users — for the first time ever — can enjoy the popular app on their TV for even more engaging conversations with family and
  
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• iOS 17 locks access to your Safari private browsing tabs behind Face ID auth

  05-06-2023 23:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With iOS 16, Apple made it so that Hidden album in Photos could be automatically locked from prying eyes with Face ID. With iOS 17, that privacy is now extended to Safari too with Private Browsing.more…
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• Hands-On With the MacBook Air 15-Inch - CNET

  05-06-2023 23:40
  
  The biggest MacBook Air is a welcome upgrade for older eyes like mine.
  
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• Apple previews macOS Sonoma

  05-06-2023 23:39 via macdailynews.com
  macOS Sonoma makes the Mac experience better than ever — from more ways to personalize with widgets, to big updates to Safari and video conferencing, along with exciting new game titles.
  Apple today previewed macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, bringing a rich set of features that elevate the Mac experience. Stunning screen savers and powerful widgets unlock an entirely new way to personalize. Users can now place widgets right on th
  
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• A 2023 Review of Blue Apron: Still the Best Meal Kit Deal in Town - CNET

  05-06-2023 23:35
  
  With excellent steak and seafood recipes for as little as $8 or $9 a serving, Blue Apron hits the sweet spot for meal kits in 2023.
  
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• The Apple silicon transition is complete with the M2 Ultra-powered Mac Pro

  05-06-2023 23:34 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple today introduced the new M2 Ultra processor as it completed its Apple silicon transition with the launch of the new Mac Pro. As with the M1 Ultra, it’s a very big chip that needs tremendous cooling.As such, the Mac Pro has the same design as the previous model with a stainless-steel frame and “cheese grater” aesthetic. But inside, the Mac Pro is all new, with a 24-core CPU/76-core GPU M2 Ultra processor and twice the starting memory and storage as the Intel model
  
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• Apple WWDC 2023 Live Blog: Seeing the Apple Vision Pro Headset, New Macs and More - CNET

  05-06-2023 23:27
  
  Apple's new Apple Vision Pro -- the long-rumored mixed-reality headset -- is on display at WWDC alongside new Macs, reveals for iOS 17, MacOS Sonoma and more announcements.
  
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• Apple previews iPadOS 17

  05-06-2023 23:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPadOS 17 delivers the most personal and capable iPad experience ever, with a beautiful and useful Lock Screen, easier ways to find and share information, and intelligent new features to help get things done.
  Apple today previewed iPadOS 17, delivering entirely new ways for users to personalize the Lock Screen and interact with widgets. Working with PDFs is easier with AutoFill, which intelligently identifies and fills fields in forms, and Notes brings a new experience for marking up and collabo
  
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• How to prepare your Mac for macOS Sonoma with CleanMyMac X

  05-06-2023 23:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference has officially kicked off, and we’ve now seen the future of macOS with the new macOS Sonoma release. While macOS Sonoma won’t officially be out until later this fall, early adopters like us are ready to live on beta versions all summer.Whether you’re updating to macOS 14 this summer or waiting for the finished version, it’s a good idea to prepare your Mac for the new macOS. CleanMyMac X is the best way to get that new Mac feel
  
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• watchOS 10 beta 1 now rolling out to developers

  05-06-2023 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Just as rumors predicted, watchOS 10 was announced on Monday with a new interface that takes advantage of the larger screens of the latest Apple Watch models. Multiple apps have been redesigned, and there’s a new place for widgets. Now Apple is rolling out the first beta of watchOS 10 to developers.more…
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• tvOS 17 beta 1 now available to developers along with HomePod Software beta

  05-06-2023 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the release of betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, Apple is also rolling out the first beta of tvOS 17 to developers. The update brings a redesigned Control Center for Apple TV, plus a new way to find your Siri Remote with iPhone and FaceTime on Apple TV for the first time.more…
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• Apple Silicon Is the Mac Pro Upgrade You've Been Waiting For - CNET

  05-06-2023 23:14
  
  The company's power pro desktop finally gets the update we've all been waiting for.
  
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• Apple Music finally adds option to cross-fade between songs in iOS 17

  05-06-2023 23:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music has finally added a feature that has existed on the Android version of Apple Music for a while, has been a staple of iTunes on desktop, and in fact used to exist in the iOS Music app many moons ago.
  That’s right — iOS 17 finally adds the option to cross-fade songs. That means when one track ends, rather than abruptly stopping and starting the next song in your playlist, there is a gradual fade transition instead, with the current track getting quieter as the next tr
  
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• Apple rethinks the Apple Watch with watchOS 10 update

  05-06-2023 23:06 via macworld.com
  
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  At WWDC 2023 Monday, Apple announced the watchOS 10 software update, which brings a complete rethinking of how we use and interact with the Apple Watch. While a leak ahead of the event that claimed the company was redesigning the famous Grid View of apps didn’t happen, other fundamental aspects of the interface have received major revamps.“With watchOS 10, we’ve redesigned the interface, allowing users to experience Apple Watch like never before,” said Alan Dye,
  
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• Fully-specced Apple silicon Mac Pro more affordable than last version that maxed out at over $50,000

  05-06-2023 23:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Does the Vision Pro price seem a little steep? It’s just a fraction of a maxed-out Apple silicon Mac Pro – which itself is a fraction of the highest-end 2019 Mac Pro price. There’s a reason for that, however.more…
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• watchOS 10 is a milestone update for Apple Watch

  05-06-2023 22:54 via macdailynews.com
  watchOS 10 delivers redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack, additional watch faces, new cycling and hiking features, and tools to support mental health.
  Apple today previewed watchOS 10, bringing Apple Watch users a fresh approach to quickly view information with redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack to show relevant widgets right when they’re needed, and delightful new watch faces. New metrics, Workout Views, and Bluetooth connectivity for power meters, speed sensors, and cadence sensors arrive
  
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• Vision Health Was the Apple of Apple's Eye at WWDC 2023 - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:49
  
  A new watchOS 10 feature will monitor sunlight time, which may be important for kids' eye development. Plus, Apple reminds you to keep your screen away from your face.
  
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• These Macs will get macOS 14 Sonoma in the fall

  05-06-2023 22:48 via macworld.com
  
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  With macOS version 14, called macOS Sonoma, Apple is adding a host of great new features like desktop widgets, new video conferencing features, Game Mode, new privacy and security features, and much more. But if your Mac is older than five years old, you probably won’t even be able to run it.Apple ended support for a lot of older Macs with the update to macOS Ventura, and with Sonoma, a few of the 2017 models are on the chopping block.Can my Mac run macOS Sonoma?These are the Macs
  
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• How WatchOS 10 Will Enhance Your Apple Watch: New Features Announced at WWDC - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:47
  
  New widgets and watch faces are coming to the Apple Watch in WatchOS 10.
  
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• iOS 17's New Journal App Uses AI to Suggest What to Write About - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:39
  
  Apple revealed the app at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday.
  
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• Apple's TVOS 17 Brings FaceTime to Apple TV, Find My Remote Functionality To Siri Remote - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:37
  
  You can finally use Find My to find a lost Siri Remote.
  
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• Apple debuts M2 Ultra with up to 192GB of memory

  05-06-2023 22:36 via macdailynews.com
  
  M2 Ultra is the largest and most capable chip Apple has ever created. Apple’s UltraFusion packaging architecture uses a silicon interposer that connects the die of two M2 Max chips to create M2 Ultra.
  Apple today announced M2 Ultra, a new system on a chip (SoC) that delivers huge performance increases to the Mac and completes the M2 family. M2 Ultra is the largest and most capable chip Apple has ever created, and it makes the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro the most powerful Mac desktops ever m
  
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• Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests

  05-06-2023 22:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14, and other updates, users no longer need to say “Hey Siri” to talk to the viral assistant.more…
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• Vision Pro Will Beat Any Other Device for 3D Movies, Apple Says - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:25
  
  The company showed clips of Avatar 2 and announced Disney Plus would be available on its $3,499 headset.
  
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• Hands-on with the new 15-inch MacBook Air [Gallery]

  05-06-2023 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just announced the brand new 15-inch MacBook Air, a larger sibling to the . The 15-inch Air is priced at $1299 and up, and is available to order today from the Apple Store.We went hands-on with the 15-inch MacBook Air at the demo area at Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. You can see the laptop in all its glory below with our photo gallery …more…
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• Apple unveils new Mac Pro and Mac Studio, completing Mac’s Apple Silicon transition

  05-06-2023 22:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Today Apple announced the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro, the two most powerful Macs ever made.
  Apple today introduced the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro, the two most powerful Macs ever made. Mac Studio features M2 Max and the new M2 Ultra, delivering a huge boost in performance and enhanced connectivity in its stunningly compact design. Mac Studio is up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac,1 and up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra.2 Mac Pro, no
  
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• MacOS Sonoma: Will Your Mac Support It? - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:20
  
  Apple's latest operating system announced at WWDC has many new features but you'll need a fairly recent Mac to run it.
  
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• Apple releases first macOS Sonoma beta to developers

  05-06-2023 22:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Monday announced macOS Sonoma, the next major update to the Mac operating system. It comes with multiple enhancements, such as a new Game Mode, desktop widgets, and aerial screen savers. Now the company is rolling out the first beta of macOS Sonoma, or macOS 14, to developers.more…
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• iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 beta 1 now available

  05-06-2023 22:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 during WWDC 2023 today. Now the developer betas are available to download.more…
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• Apple's EyeSight Feature on Vision Pro Is Creepier Than It Needs to Be - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:13
  
  The slightly bizarre feature on Apple's mixed reality headset will show your eyes while you're scrolling apps to indicate you can see people nearby.
  
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• macOS 14 Sonoma brings desktop widgets, more private Private browsing to the Mac

  05-06-2023 22:08 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple pulled the covers back on the latest iteration of its Mac operating system at WWDC on 5 June 2023. Named macOS Sonoma after the city in Northern California known for its winemaking region, the new software has customization at its heart, with Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering stating, “We think users are going to love macOS Sonoma and the new ways it enables them to personalize with widgets and stunning new screen savers, see new le
  
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• Which Macs support macOS 14? Mostly only Apple Silicon models. Here’s the list …

  05-06-2023 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today formally introduced macOS 14, alongside iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 – and Apple is dropping support for almost all Intel Macs.
  The company has provided a list of the Macs able to run macOS 14 …more…
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• Apple intros the 15‑inch M2 MacBook Air

  05-06-2023 22:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Only possible with Apple silicon, the 15-inch MacBook Air is the world’s best 15-inch laptop. It comes in four gorgeous finishes, including starlight, space gray, silver, and midnight.
  Apple today introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, the world’s best 15-inch laptop. With an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the incredible performance of M2, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a silent, fanless design, the new MacBook Air brings power and portability — all in the world&r
  
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• Miss the event? Replay the WWDC23 keynote right here

  05-06-2023 22:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s big developer conference keynote just finished and whether you missed it or want to watch it again, you can replay the WWDC23 keynote now. Watch it right in the post below or with several other options.more…
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• The Tech Inside Apple's Vision Pro AR Headset: M2 Chip, 4K Displays - CNET

  05-06-2023 22:00
  
  A $3,499 price tag pays for a lot of high-end hardware, including two Apple processors and high-res displays.
  
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• Apple says it has fixed iPhone autocorrect with iOS 17

  05-06-2023 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the biggest complaints we hear from iPhone users is that autocorrect never quite corrects their typing how they want. Well, Apple is promising big improvements to the keyboard autocorrect system with iOS 17 on iPhone.
  The new autocorrect system is based on on-device machine learning models that are personalized to each user. more…
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• Apple reveals iOS 17

  05-06-2023 21:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and much more.
  Apple today announced iOS 17, a major release that upgrades the communications experience across Phone, FaceTime, and Messages; makes sharing even easier with AirDrop; and provides more intelligent input that improves the speed and accuracy of typing. iOS 17 also introduces new experiences with Journal, an app that makes it easy for people to practice gratitude, and Stand
  
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• New Mac Pro with M2 Ultra: Everything you need to know

  05-06-2023 21:50 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has **finally** introduced a Mac Pro with Apple silicon inside. The new Mac Pro features the M2 Ultra combining the performance of Apple’s most powerful chip with the versatility of PCIe expansion.
  The Mac Pro with M2 Ultra is 3x faster than the Intel Mac Pro. There is 192GB memory that makes it possible to render things that couldn’t be done before.
  Intel Mac Pro used afterburner, every Mac PRo has afterburner built in – not just one but the equivalent of 7 Afte
  
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• iOS 17 drops support for iPhone 8 and iPhone X

  05-06-2023 21:50 via macworld.com
  
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  If you have an iPhone 8 or iPhone X—or even something older—and are excited about the new features in iOS 17, you might want to consider an upgrade this fall. When the update is released later this year (likely in September), it will drop support for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X that are currently supported by iOS 16.
  By then, those phones will be six years old. Apple generally supports iPhones up to about five years old with its latest operating systems, and of course, some fe
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro Headset to Be Secured by New Optic ID System - CNET

  05-06-2023 21:38
  
  The new system uses a person's unique iris to unlock the mixed-reality headset.
  
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• iPhone 15 latest: What the WWDC announcements tell us

  05-06-2023 21:36 via macworld.com
  
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  Every year, Apple introduces a new iPhone line, and its introduction is the most important event in the Apple calendar. As much as Mac sales are growing and Apple’s push into services is increasing, iPhone sales are at the heart of the company’s portfolio and serve as the driver for accessories like Apple Watch and AirPods.The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro haven’t been out for very long, but rumors are already heating up about what to expect with next year’s iPhone
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro Headset Has Its Own OS, Called VisionOS - CNET

  05-06-2023 21:33
  
  Apple unveiled the long awaited AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, on Monday at WWDC.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro: US-only at launch, some eye prescriptions not supported, age requirement, AR hardware preview

  05-06-2023 21:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the official announce of Vision Pro, Apple’s new mixed reality headset, we’re learning new details about availability, how corrective lenses will work, and more. These are new detail tidbits from Apple.more…
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• AirPods Getting a Cool New Feature That Sony Earbuds Already Have - CNET

  05-06-2023 21:24
  
  With a firmware upgrade, the AirPods Pro 2 are getting a new 'conversation awareness' mode along with an adaptive audio mode that mixes noise canceling with transparency.
  
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• New Mac Studio guide: What you need to know about the M2 Max & Ultra Mac Studio

  05-06-2023 21:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has announced the Mac Studio with M2 Max and M2 Ultra, delivering the performance boost of the M2 Max and the newly introduced M2 Ultra in the compact design of the Mac Studio and it is available to order today, shipping on Tuesday June 13.
  Apple says the Mac Studio with M2 Max, with 12-core CPU, up to a 38-core GPU, is up to 50 percent faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio and four times faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac. It features 96GB of unified
  
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• Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s big bet on a brand-new platform starts at $3,499

  05-06-2023 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  After months—years, even—of rumors, Apple has finally unveiled its mixed-reality headset. Dubbed Apple Vision Pro, it supports both AR and VR applications and boasts features and specs that make other competing products look like toys. Apple calls it “the most advance personal electronics device ever” and has filed over 5,000 patents related to it. But it will cost you. Apple says it starts at $3,499 and will be available early in 2024. Apple claims it is a high-
  
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• Apple unveils Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer

  05-06-2023 21:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  The $3,499 Apple Vision Pro introduces the new era of spatial computing
  Apple today unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible —
  
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