Apple’s decision to use tethered Vision Pro batteries raised a few eyebrows when the upcoming product was announced, with the decision apparently made to reduce the weight of the headset.

However, the company was concerned that the front-heavy weight balance of the device could cause neck strain, and a new Apple patent application puts forward a potential solution – which borrows from a Meta Quest headset accessory shown above …

A new report has criticized Foxconn’s decarbonization credentials, rating the iPhone assembler at D-plus – the second lowest rating of any final assembly company. The rating is likely to focus attention on the feasibility of Apple’s environmental commitment to make its entire supply chain carbon-neutral by 2030.

Greenpeace issued its report just ahead of the upcoming United Nations COP 28 climate summit, which will review progress made toward the world’s collective climate goals …

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking news that Apple is adopting RCS for iPhone messaging, likely with iOS 18 next year, and its implications on the ecosystem at large. We also answer your begging questions in #Ask9to5Mac, on this special holiday episode. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

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Apple was one of a number of major companies to suspend advertising on X, following a report showing that their ads appeared next to hate speech on the platform. That led to an X lawsuit against Media Matters, which first reported the problem.

A new report suggests that the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, and in fact contains within it an admission by X that what Media Matters said was happening was indeed happening …

Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo has been suggesting for some time now that we’ll see an iPhone 16 Pro periscope lens in next year’s line-up, rather than it remaining exclusive to the Pro Max model.

In a new note, he’s saying that this is still expected, and will be made possible by improved manufacturing yields on the part of tetraprism lens assembly supplier, Largan …

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These are all of the best Black Friday deals on Apple Watch. All of the latest models from Apple are now discounted, with new all-time lows setting the pace this year on everything from the entry-level SE 2nd Gen to the rugged Ultra. You can head below for all of the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals.

WhatsApp is now rolling out an update to let users link their account to an email address. As a result, people can authenticate on WhatsApp using email verification instead of SMS. The feature was previously available in a beta version of WhatsApp, and now everyone can use it.

Black Friday is here, and Roborock is offering some unbelievable discounts on its intelligent robot vacuums that you don’t want to miss! There’s a model to suit every lifestyle, so say goodbye to the hassle of cleaning your floors and hello to more free time. These fantastic deals are only available from November 20-27, so check out what’s on offer below.

A few weeks ago, a report revealed that Apple has been developing new battery technologies to increase the battery life of its products. However, this technology is not expected to be ready any time soon. In the meantime, it seems that Apple will adopt a new battery design with a metal shell for the iPhone 16 Pro.

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For years, it’s been possible to share a playlist you’ve made on Apple Music with others. However, a new feature allows for shared, editable playlists in iOS 17.3. Here’s how to use Apple Music collaborative playlists.

Apple is the target of a new class action lawsuit filed by Venmo and Cash App customers over high transfer fees between mobile wallets. There’s also a cryptocurrency angle – because why not?

Apple and AAA recently partnered to provide roadside assistance for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers experiencing car trouble without cellular coverage. Now, Brian Tong has made a new video that shows Roadside Assistance via satellite in action.

AirPods Max headphones are , but should you still buy Apple’s over-ear headphones in late 2023? My TL;DR is this: even if AirPods Max 2 come out next year, the current AirPods Max headphones are still better than competing over-ear headphones – just don’t pay the full retail price.

Leading connected smart ring company, Oura, has hired Apple’s Health executive Jason Oberfest as head of Oura’s clinical strategy and healthcare work. The move from Oura is a part of its expanding network of partners, as reported by Bloomberg.

Sygic is one of the most popular navigation apps, even though you may have never heard of it before. The app offers navigation specially tailored to the specifications of large vehicles like trucks, RVs, campers, and more.

With an update rolling out now, Sygic now offers a dedicated app for CarPlay for the first time.

The inept OpenAI board may have stolen the news cycle from X over the weekend, but Linda Yaccarino is here to remind everyone that X knows drama too. Apple and others pulled their advertising from X on Friday, and now the X CEO has responded with a memo to employees.

Thanksgiving Week is kicking off with some enticing Apple deals, all of which are down to some of the best prices ever ahead of Black Friday. You can lock in the latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C down at $190, which comes joined by a rare chance to save on AirTags at $24 each. Plus, Apple’s latest M2 MacBook Airs also return to low prices, starting at $899. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.