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I recently told you how good mid-range phones will be this year‚ like the unreleased Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4. Smartphone tech has evolved so much that many people can get flagship features without coughing up big bucks for a flagship smartphone. At the same time‚ I said more than once that I'm personally ready to upgrade to the more expensive iPhone 16 Pro this year to get my hands on Apple's best generative AI features coming via iOS 18. I don't necessarily want Apple's exclusive AI features from the iPhone 16 as much as I want on-device AI. Artificial intelligence will play a major role in our lives moving forward‚ and I'm looking forward to personalized AI experiences as well as an AI assistant that can run locally instead of in the cloud. That's the only way to trust AI with my private data. A new report indicates that's exactly what Apple is aiming for with the A18 Pro chip that will power the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. The focus for the new custom silicon is on-device AI‚ and it's in line with previous leaks surrounding Apple's plans for the iPhone 16 chips. Continue reading... The post Here’s why the iPhone 16 Pro’s new A18 Pro chip is so exciting for AI appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon Big Spring Sale: 150+ best deals on Wednesday Today’s deals: $15 TOZO earbuds‚ $199 Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker‚ mattresses‚ ASUS gaming laptops‚ more Today’s deals: Sonos speaker sale‚ $20 Anker Soundcore earbuds‚ GE Opal 2.0 XL‚ LG CordZero vacuum‚ more 41 best cheap Apple deals under $100

Apple is expected to introduce watchOS 11 during the WWDC 2024 keynote. This update will also help celebrate the tenth anniversary of the original Apple Watch. Still‚ it doesn't seem watchOS 11 will be a major update with tons of exciting new features. In his Power On newsletter‚ Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he expects "the watchOS 11 update to be fairly minor." Although he doesn't mention possible features or even a reason why Apple won't focus on major software updates since it also expects great hardware changes with the Apple Watch Series 10‚ it's possible that Apple is focusing its resources on other areas‚ such as a major iOS 18 update with AI features. In addition‚ Apple has just released a major update with watchOS 10‚ focusing on larger displays and new health features‚ such as a mental health check‚ a new Wellbeing function‚ and the journal app. While we know how disappointing a minor software update can be for a product we love‚ I hope Apple brings at least this feature to the Apple Watch this year. Please‚ Apple‚ revamp the Activity Rings with watchOS 11 Image source: José Adorno for BGR I lost track of how many times I wrote about Apple's need to revamp the Activity Rings. With the watchOS 11 rumor cycle‚ I can't ignore this feature. While I'll soon talk about Gentler Streak and how its Activity Path feature is the true Activity Ring replacement‚ I finally turned off Activity Ring notifications after feeling disrespected by Apple Watch's custom notifications. This past week‚ I had flu with the full combo: chills and fever. The Apple Watch noticed it because there was a change in my activity trend. I completely stopped working out‚ and my sleep track changed. My heart was beating faster‚ my breathing was terrible‚ and the wrist measurement showed that my temperature was weirdly high. Apple Watch Ultra 2 was more than accurate in highlighting this data‚ but Apple‚ of course‚ didn't interpret it. Thanks to Gentler Streak and its Wellbeing tab‚ I could read and interpret my sleep pattern changing. At all times‚ the app told me I should rest – and I even set my status as "Sick." On the worst day of the flu‚ the Apple Watch just told me to give my best and work out because my Activity Ring was "far behind" for that period and week. A gentler approach would be enough Gentler Streak reads Health info after a night of sleep and helps me decide if I should work out that day. Image source: José Adorno for BGR What does Apple even mean by that? I know that Activity Rings can cheer people up to work out‚ and I've been motivated to change my lifestyle thanks to the Apple Watch. However‚ Apple needs to rethink its Activity Ring goals with watchOS 11. I don't think it needs to Sherlock Gentler Streak or add too much complexity to the Fitness app‚ but it could at least interpret a bit of my health and fitness data to understand I had just run a marathon or that I'm not feeling well. Resting is a big part of people's fitness journey‚ and it's time for Apple to acknowledge that. The notifications could be customized better‚ or the Activity Rings approach could be different‚ I don't know. This is up to Apple to recognize and change. However‚ as a long-time Apple Watch user‚ I hope Apple will start offering a gentler approach to its Activity Rings. Otherwise‚ I might do what I did this past week: Wear my watch less often to avoid getting annoyed by goals I can't and shouldn't complete. Don't Miss: Apple Watch’s new Activity Rings in watchOS 10 could’ve been so much better The post watchOS 11 is expected to be a small update‚ but there’s one feature it really needs appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon Big Spring Sale: 150+ best deals on Wednesday Best Apple Watch deals for March 2024 41 best cheap Apple deals under $100 Amazon Big Spring Sale: 40 best-selling deals you need to see

I use Spotify for the same thing that everyone else uses it: to listen to audio. It started as a music streaming app‚ which made a heck of a lot of sense. Then‚ podcasts made their way onto the platform. That also made sense. Then‚ audiobooks popped up. That also made sense. It felt like Spotify hit the trifecta of audio in one app. So‚ what's next? Apparently... online courses? In a blog post‚ the company announced it is now testing online courses for Spotify users in the United Kingdom. The company has partnered with a number of online education companies like BBC Maestro‚ PLAYvirtuoso‚ Skillshare‚ and Thinkific to offer their content directly through Spotify. Continue reading... The post Spotify’s next big bet is online video courses – this company is truly lost appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in March 2024 Amazon Big Spring Sale: 40 best-selling deals you need to see 41 best cheap Apple deals under $100 Today’s deals: Sonos speakers‚ Anker chargers‚ Brother printers‚ Bose headphones‚ TCL smart TVs‚ more

Apple's exciting new Vision Pro headset is now available in a few regions‚ and most people agree that it looks amazing. Unfortunately‚ most people also agree that the $3‚499 price tag is way too insane to even consider. Then there's the Meta Quest 3‚ which isn't nearly as impressive as Apple's spatial computer. It's also still pretty pricey at $499. If you want a VR headset that's actually affordable‚ you should definitely check out the Meta Quest 2 instead — especially while it's on sale at the best price ever. As you may or may not know‚ Meta recently cut the price of the Quest 2 so that the 128GB model is just $249 and the 256GB version is $349. That's an excellent value‚ but there's a sale right now that saves you even more money. You can currently pick up the 128GB Meta Quest 2 for an all-time low of $199 at Amazon or Walmart. Or‚ you can upgrade to the 256GB model for $292 instead of $349. Those are the best prices I've seen this year for the most popular VR headset you can buy. Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB Price: $199 (reg. $249) You Save: $50.99 (20%) Buy Now Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 256 GB Price: $292 (reg. $349) Buy Now Meta's Quest 2 is nowhere near as advanced as Apple's Vision Pro headset. That should go without saying‚ of course. Comparing a $3‚499 mixed reality headset to a $249 VR headset is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Honda Civic. Yes‚ they both have four wheels and two pedals‚ but the similarities end there. Apple showed off so many cool Vision Pro features during WWDC‚ and we've seen so much more since the headset was released. I haven't tried one yet myself‚ but you can read BGR's Vision Pro review to learn all about it. The mixed reality features look fantastic‚ and the theater mode with different environments could be so cool. The idea of watching a movie on a 100-inch screen in the middle of a realistic-looking forest is awesome. At the same time‚ however‚ I'm not sure how realistic some of Apple's use cases are for me‚ personally. Do I really want to sit through a 2+ hour movie with that thing strapped to my face? Do I want to watch that movie alone‚ since obviously no one else can see what's happening inside my headset? And working on three virtual screens looks cool‚ but the idea of spending a 10+ hour workday with a headset on seems outlandish. I think the Meta Quest 2 is more my speed‚ and you can currently get one on sale for as little as $249 at Amazon or Walmart. Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB Price: $199 (reg. $249) You Save: $50.99 (20%) Buy Now Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 256 GB Price: $292 (reg. $349) Buy Now I have a ton of fun when I use the Meta Quest 2. It might not show people a digital rendering of my eyes when they walk by‚ but it does have a ton of fun games and other experiences. There's also the little difference that it only costs $249 instead of $3‚499. No‚ the Meta Quest 2 isn't a futuristic MR headset like the Vision Pro. It doesn't have any of the same advanced tech‚ and it doesn't have most of the nifty features that Apple showed off during its WWDC keynote. But Meta's Quest 2 is great for light VR gaming and other fun VR experiences. At $199 in brand-new condition‚ it's a fantastic value. Or‚ if you're willing to spend another $93‚ you can pick up the 256GB model for $292‚ down from $349. Those are both the lowest prices I've ever seen. Of note‚ there's still an opportunity to save if you miss this sale. Amazon has "Renewed Premium" Meta Quest 2 headsets available with decent discounts‚ so you can still save some money once the aforementioned sale ends. These Quest 2 models are guaranteed to look and perform like new‚ or you have 90 days to get your money back. You can see the current Renewed Premium deals down below. Meta Quest 2 - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset - 128 GB (Renewed Premium) Price: $229.99 Buy Now Meta Quest 2 - Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset - 256 GB (Renewed Premium) Price: $269.99 Buy Now Don't Miss: Amazon Big Spring Sale: 40 best-selling deals you need to see The post Meta Quest 2 is the headset to get if you can’t afford a $3‚499 Apple Vision Pro appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $302 Apple Watch S7 in stainless steel‚ Dyson vacuums‚ Kick scooters‚ Samsung monitors‚ more Amazon Big Spring Sale: 150+ best deals on Wednesday Today’s deals: Sonos speakers‚ Anker chargers‚ Brother printers‚ Bose headphones‚ TCL smart TVs‚ more The best hidden Amazon deals for Prime members only