macOS Sequoia is annoying folks with a “Turn On Reactions” alert that pops up almost every time you start a video call, but, confusingly, not for all apps.
Augmented Reality
Gurman: Apple’s long-term goal of standalone AR glasses remains intact
Apple hasn’t given up the dream of developing standalone augmented reality (AR) glasses that would work without being tethered to a Mac.
Rumor: Apple nixes Mac-tethered AR glasses over technological hurdles
Apple has reportedly canceled its augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, which were rumored to have been in development for at least a decade.
AR cleaning: Dyson CleanTrace promises to put the fun back in vacuuming
The upcoming Dyson CleanTrace attachment works with the company's Gen5detect vacuum and iPhone app to let you clean the room in augmented reality (AR).
How to turn off AR reactions in FaceTime and other video apps
Learn how to turn off hand gestures that trigger augmented reality reactions in FaceTime and other compatible video calling apps on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to use AR walking directions in Apple Maps on iPhone
Learn how to get augmented reality walking directions in Apple Maps on your iPhone, and know where to go with the help of immersive instructions made up of big arrows and street names shown right on your live camera view.
Apple, Nvidia and others turning Pixar’s 3D technology into an international standard
Apple is working with other industry players to enhance and turn Pixar’s USD and OpenUSD formats for 3D scene description into an international standard.
Why the Vision Pro automatically stops VR when you move more than five feet
Apple's visionOS software defines a 10x10-feet system boundary for virtual reality (VR). Step outside this safe box, and the Vision Pro automatically stops VR.
Vision Pro lets you immerse in stunning virtual environments with scenes like Beach, Mount Hood, Sky and others
Apple's new visionOS software platform provide stunning virtual worlds that you can immerse yourself in using the Environments feature on the Vision Pro headset.
Apple AR/VR headset: Vision Pro features, price, specs, release date and more
Apple's AR/VR headset, dubbed Vision Pro, is official—learn about its key features, hardware specs, price, release date, availability and other information.
“xrOS” extended reality operating system name confirmed in a new wordmark filing
Apple's headset will be powered by a new platform, called xrOS, with the official font and marketing styling revealed in a new trademark filing.
Rumor: Apple’s headset to use a proprietary charging connector, attached magnetically
The charging cable, inseparable from the supposed external battery, should connect to the headset magnetically and rotate to lock into place.