apple Apple Unveils 15-Inch MacBook Air, M2 Ultra Chip at WWDC 2023 Apple reveals a massive 15-inch MacBook Air, an upgraded Mac Studio, and the powerful M2 Ultra chip at its annual developer conference. The company also introduces new iOS 17 features like NameDrop and a StandBy mode.
apple Apple Unveils $3,499 Vision Pro Headset as Its First Major Product Since 2014 Apple introduces the Vision Pro, a high-end mixed-reality headset that allows users to navigate apps using their eyes and hands. The device launches early next year and features major partnerships with Disney and Unity.
apple Apple Unveils Vision Pro Headset at $3,499 for Early 2024 Release Apple officially reveals its first augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro, with a premium $3,499 price tag. The high-end device targets enterprise users and launches in early 2024.
apple Apple Unveils Vision Pro Headset, Ushering in Era of Spatial Computing Apple reveals its long-rumored mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, after seven years of development. The device focuses heavily on augmented reality and introduces a new "spatial computing" paradigm.
apple Apple Unveils Vision Pro Headset and New Mac Lineup at WWDC Apple reveals its highly anticipated mixed-reality Vision Pro headset alongside significant software and hardware updates. The tech giant also introduces iOS 17 and a completely revamped Mac Pro.
openai OpenAI Releases Official ChatGPT iOS App to Combat Mobile Spam OpenAI launches a free official ChatGPT app for iOS devices in the U.S., featuring voice command support through its Whisper model. The release aims to eliminate fake mobile applications and potentially reduces reliance on Microsoft Bing for mobile AI access.
openai OpenAI Launches Ad-Free ChatGPT App Exclusively for iPhone Users in the US OpenAI releases a dedicated, ad-free ChatGPT app for the iPhone that syncs history across devices and supports voice input. The app is currently available only in the United States but expands to other countries in the coming weeks.
amazon Tech Giants Slash Thousands of Jobs as Economic Fears Mount Salesforce and Amazon lead a wave of early 2023 layoffs as the tech industry braces for a potential recession and fading demand.
twitter Twitter Permanently Bans Elon Jet Account Despite CEO's Free Speech Promise Twitter permanently suspends the Elon Jet account that tracks Elon Musk's private flights, directly contradicting the CEO's earlier free speech promises. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly prepares to allow alternative app stores on iOS 17 to comply with European regulations.
twitter Twitter Blue Relaunches With Stricter Verification and Tiered Pricing Twitter is officially relaunching its Twitter Blue subscription with a new review process to prevent impersonation. The service costs $8 per month on the web and $11 per month on iOS to account for Apple's app store fees.
apple Apple Expands App Store Pricing Options Amid Slowing App Economy Growth Apple introduces 700 new price points to its App Store as global app spending growth slows. The changes give developers more flexibility and come amid increasing regulatory pressure on the tech giant.
twitter Twitter Sets $11 iOS Price for Blue to Offset Apple App Store Fees Twitter plans to charge iOS users $11 per month for its Blue subscription, compared to $7 on the web, to cover Apple's 30% App Store commission. The price hike follows recent tensions between Elon Musk and Apple over advertising and potential App Store removal.
apple Tech Giants Unite Against Apple's App Store Policies as App Economy Cools Elon Musk and other tech executives publicly criticize Apple's App Store fees and policies. Meanwhile, global app spending shows only slight growth as the pandemic-fueled boom continues to slow.
apple BeReal Takes Top Honors in Apple's 2022 App Store Awards Apple names BeReal its 2022 App of the Year, highlighting the photo-sharing app's massive impact on social media. Meanwhile, African restaurant tech startup Orda raises $3.4 million and Indian fintech CRED acquires CreditVidya.
elon musk Elon Musk Clashes With Apple Over App Store Policies and Fees Elon Musk publicly criticizes Apple for its App Store fees and threatens to launch his own rival platform. However, Apple holds significant leverage by controlling access to billions of iPhones.