Apple patent hints at AR headset that'll work with your iPhone
byAndro Alex-0
as mentioned in Apple's interest in augmented reality (AR) is revving up. Enlarge Image ApplePerhaps the most interesting aspect of the patent, which was published Thursday under patent number US 2019/0065027, is that Apple appears to be exploring ways of using an augmented reality headset alongside an iPhone. In the patent, Apple describes people using a headset to view "an augmented reality environment," in which computer images are overlaid on the real world. There's also Magic Leap, which released its $2,295 headset for developers last August, with a consumer version promised in the not-too-distant future. You can interact with Magic Leap using a handheld remote called Control.
Survey suggests healthy iPhone upgrade intent, lukewarm interest in an Apple streaming service
Amid slowing iPhone upgrade rates and slowing smartphone sales in general, a new survey from investment firm Baird indicates higher iPhone upgrade intentions than past years. As noted by Barron's, Baird analyst William Power has reiterated his bullish stance on AAPL thanks to Services and iPhone upgrade intentions. As for Services, Baird's survey also asked shoppers about their interest in an Apple streaming service. According to Power, iPhone users own an average of 2.6 Apple devices, which could include iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. "Our semiannual U.S. Apple survey confirms slowing smartphone purchase intent, but on a bright note, suggests continued strong iPhone share," he wrote on Tuesday.
Apple 'Confirms' iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Hardware Changes
referring to While we had an inkling it was coming, Apple has now confirmed two iPhone releases earlier than anyone anticipated…In an official statement to Reuters, Apple has announced modified versions of the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are now selling in Germany. And it seems likely these upgraded models (which have arrived two weeks ahead of their leaked schedule) will ultimately go on sale elsewhere too. Apple states the models will swap Intel modems for Qualcomm ones, with the latter shown to deliver far superior cellular data performance. Furthermore, with the German court ruling having the potential to set precedent elsewhere, these changes may be forced upon Apple in other countries as well. Ironically, with flash sales of the iPhone SE demonstrating Apple customers' appetite for smaller devices, the German court ruling may now lead to a rush of buyers for the Qualcomm-equipped iPhone 8 and iPhone 7.
PlayOff is a new app that enables Handoff-like features between Mac and iPhone for Apple Music
From there, you can use the PlayOff app on iOS to continue playing a song from your Mac immediately. In many ways, PlayOff is the Apple Music Handoff feature I wish Apple itself would have built-in to macOS and iOS from the beginning. It makes switching between Apple Music devices incredibly easy and works with reliability. Automatically switch audio output (like AirPods)PlayOff for Mac is a free download on the Mac App Store, while the iOS version is available for $1.99. If you're looking to more easily control Apple Music between various devices, it's definitely worth giving PlayOff a try.
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