Apple's mixed reality headset might debut this spring

Apple might be ready to launch its long-rumoured mixed reality headset soon. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the headset will debut this spring ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference in June and will start shipping in the fall.

The headset is expected to cost as much as US$3,000, offering both virtual and augmented reality experiences using Apple's new xrOS operating system. Apple has reportedly shown off this Reality Pro-branded device to a "small number of high-profile" developers, so there will be third-party apps for it. But there are still "many kinks to work out" on the device, Gurman claims. And this has slowed down the development of other Apple projects and products.

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Apple supplier TSMC to reportedly begin 3nm chip production this week

Apple's primary chip supplier TSMC will reportedly start mass producing its 3nm chips this week. The new process is expected to be used for the upcoming M2 Pro chips that will power updated MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. According to reports, the chipmaker will begin the mass production process on Thursday, December 29, which will be commemorated with a ceremony at Fab 18 at the Southern Taiwan Science Park.

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An iPhone SE refresh might not be coming in 2024

There have been rumours that the next iPhone SE would get an all-screen design similar to the iPhone XR. But that might not happen anytime soon. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on the 2024 release of the iPhone SE 4. He claims the company is likely to cancel or postpone the release of the device due to "lower-than-expected" shipments of the mid-to-low-end iPhones.

Redesigning the iPhone SE would entail increased costs. And if the company can't sell sufficient volume, it might deter them from committing to its production. Apple may keep the existing iPhone SE design, especially with signs of an economic slowdown in the coming years. The tech giant might not be too keen to invest in a new product line.

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Apple TV app will supposedly come to Android

Android users may finally get easier access to Apple TV+ service. Twitter user ShrimpApplePro, who has accurately leaked the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island hardware design, claims the company is internally testing the Apple TV app for Android. However, there isn't a specific timeframe for its release. If it comes out, it'll make it easier for Android users to access the Apple TV+ streaming service instead of having to rely on the browser version of the service. It would also help Apple attract more viewers to its service, so it would be a win for the company, too.

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