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Friday
Nov082024

Apple reportedly delays rumoured 'lower-budget' Vision Pro

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Another Apple product we might not see soon is the more affordable version of the Apple Vision Pro. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a tweet on Sunday that the mixed-reality headset might be "delayed beyond 2027." The reasons he cited its lackluster mass appeal.

"I think what really drove Apple to delay the cheaper Vision Pro is that simply reducing the price wouldn't help create successful use cases," Kuo wrote. "It's similar to the HomePod situation -- even after launching the cheaper HomePod mini, Apple's smart speakers failed to become mainstream products."

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Friday
Nov082024

Redesigned Apple MacBook Pro might not come out until 2026

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If you thought you'd get your hands on a redesigned Apple MacBook Pro next year, you might be disappointed. Apple is supposedly pushing back its release to 2026. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, the redesign has encountered delays regarding its new display technology. So, you can expect to see the same design and mini-LED screen as its predecessors.

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Friday
Nov082024

Apple tipped to delay MacBook Air OLED launch

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We might not see an OLED MacBook Air until four years from now. A new report from the Korean publication The Elec said Apple might not add an OLED screen to its MacBook Air line until 2028. The OLED MacBook Air was originally tipped to launch in 2027.

The report cited component industry sources claiming the postponement reflects growing production costs and pricing concerns. Apple is reportedly considering how this premium display technology could impact prices and keep people from buying. Apple hasn't responded to CNET to comment about the report.

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Friday
Nov082024

Sega exec claims a 'Virtua Fighter' game is in the works

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Virtua Fighter might finally be making a comeback. Justin Scarpone, Sega's global head of transmedia, dropped news about a new game in the franchise during an interview with VGC.

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