Apple AirPods 4 set for launch; AirPods Pro likely to get 'Hearing Aid Mode' via iOS 18 update

Apple has lifted its restriction on retro game emulators on the iOS App Store.

Terraria is apparently entering the “final stretch” of updates for the 2D crafting and exploration game (though whether this will actually be it remains to be seen), and it looks like developers Re-Logic are seeing off their 2D Minecraft-a-like in style. Emphasis on the ssssstyle.

Even though the launch of the iPhone 16 series is nearly 6 months away, leaks have already started surfacing. In recent months, reports have come out suggesting several features of the smartphone, including a tweaked design, new chip, and better cameras. Now, it is being suggested that the iPhone 16 Pro may also get a fresh coat of paint with two new colours reportedly being planned.

The A18 Pro is said to be found in the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max later this year, and according to an alleged Geekbench 6 benchmark run, Apple’s upcoming SoC delivers impressive performance results when compared to the A17 Pro, with the difference reaching double-digits. However, regarding the rest of the competition, we have some thoughts we would like to share with you.

Apple is gearing up for a significant upgrade in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with its upcoming iPhone 16 Pro. According to insights shared by analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Tech Research, Apple is set to introduce substantial modifications to its A18 Pro chip, specifically aimed at enhancing on-device AI capabilities. This revelation has sparked anticipation among tech enthusiasts as Apple accelerates production of the A18 Pro chip well ahead of its usual schedule.

Apple has been speculated to announce its new iPad models for a long time now. This year, the company may launch a new generation of iPad Air and iPad Pro models with upgraded features and specs. Earlier this month, Apple launched its M3-powered MacBook Air but skipped a launch event. Now, it may be planning to do the same with its upcoming iPad models. A new speculated launch date for iPad Air and iPad Pro models has surfaced, hinting at a possible launch as soon as next week.

Apple ID is an integral part of accessing your account data, App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, and other company services. Apple product users have been using this term for ages, but now it looks like the company may change it forever. In fact, it is being reported that Apple may change the term "Apple ID" to “Apple Account.” The change will likely occur with the upcoming release of the iOS 18 update. Not, just this, the iOS 18 update is expected to come with other major changes too. Know what the report says about Apple's new move.

Apple is expected to announce the revamped iPad Pro models soon, with major changes implemented throughout the device. If you are on the verge of making a decision to purchase the M2 iPad Pro right now, we would recommend you wait for the OLED iPad Pro's launch. You will get clarity on not only the upgraded feature set but also the new pricing scheme. Other than this, the OLED iPad Pro will undergo a major redesign, and it will look and perform very differently from the current models. For your convenience, we have curated a list of changes coming with the OLED iPad Pro, which will make the device a worthy upgrade.

Motorola smartphone fans in India can mark their calendars now as the tech giant has announced an event scheduled for April 3rd in New Delhi. The invitation cryptically hints at an amalgamation of "art and intelligence" without divulging further details, leaving enthusiasts speculating about what surprises Motorola has in store. Expectations are that Motorola Edge 50 Pro and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion will be rolled out. While the formal invitation is yet to be released, industry insiders predict that Motorola's upcoming smartphone lineup could boast Pantone colour-themed designs coupled with innovative artificial intelligence features, Fonearena reported.

LPDDR6 will reportedly be finalized later this year, hinting that several phone manufacturers, including the likes of Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple, will integrate this technology in their future handsets. However, a rumor doing the rounds states that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be ahead of all its competitors as it will obtain support for this next-generation memory. In contrast, Apple’s A18 Pro, which will exclusively be mass produced for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, could miss out on this opportunity.

Apple has announced five titles coming to the Apple Arcade service in April, including two spatial games for the Vision Pro Headset. New games Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Super Monsters Ate My Condo+, and Sago Mini Trips+ will be available on April 4 across Apple devices. Meanwhile, Apple Vision Pro users will get Crossy Road Castle and Solitaire Stories on April 25. The Vision Pro mixed reality headset launched last month and boasts over a dozen spatial gaming experiences.

In some very exciting news, Apple's new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro was used to perform surgery at the Cromwell Hospital in the UK. The doctor utilized the VR headset to provide navigation throughout the spine surgery of a male patient. The Apple Vision Pro headset helped to adhere to the right surgical process and use the perfect tools for the job to perform the surgery successfully. However, note that the doctor was not wearing the Apple Vision Pro but the theatre nurse who was providing instructions. Know more about the surgery with an Apple Vision Pro headset.