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Image: RendersbyIan Apple accidentally leaked realityOS which showed up in their App Store upload logs. This was first spotted by Rene Verhoeven who’s an app developer, and posted this on Twitter. Apple has been rumored multiple times now for developing a AR/VR headset along with AR glasses. It is possible that the company is working to release a new software platform for the devices very soon. This information comes a couple of weeks after rumors about Apple’s AR/VR headset being delayed spread. Apple was supposed to launch the new headset this year at WWDC, but overheating issues with the processors inside the headset is apparently causing delays with the actual launch date of the system. The new images confirms that Apple is still working on the headset and it is possible that it might be coming very soon. Twitter user Steve Troughton-Smith also confirmed that realityOS will be its own software platform and will include a simulator for developers to test out their programs.

According to a new report from Mark Gurman, Apple is planning on adding more benefits for its retails employees in the coming months. Apple is a great company to work for and many employees love the environment it creates for them and the benefits they also get. Now after April 4th, Apple employees who are part time and full time will be able to get double paid sick days. They will also be eligible to receive more vacation days after three years of working from five years which was required previously to be eligible. Workers can also receive parental leave for up to six weeks and a scaled work time for four weeks after return. There will also be access to emergency funds for child care and care for elderly family members. These are great benefits and it will make the lives of workers easier.

The new 2022 MacBook Pro which is supposed to replace the current 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro is rumored to launch in March according to DigiTimes. Apple is planning to hold an event in March for the third generation iPhone SE and the new iPads. So it might be possible that Apple is preparing to launch a new MacBook Pro model at this event. DigiTimes also claims that the new MacBook Pro will have an M2 chip inside. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro has the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chip inside so it’s seems unlikely that the low end model will have the M2 chip. If that’s the case then M2 chip might be less powerful than the M1 Pro and M1 Max chip. Recent rumors suggested that we will see new MacBook Air models and iMac’s at the event. But it is still possible for Apple to throw the MacBook Pro in there.

Today Apple announced their new Tap to Pay feature which allows iPhone users to pay or accept payment without any contact. iPhone users will also be able to accept payment from credit and debit cards. This feature will allow small businesses and merchants to process payments by just having their customers hold their phone or their credit/debit card to the merchants iPhone. This technology will be using Apple’s NFC technology which is already available on the iPhone for Apple Pay. Apple will also allow app developers to embed this feature into their software. Stripe will start allowing the Tap to Pay feature soon for payments soon. Apple is planning to roll out this feature in the U.S. later this year and Apple Stores across the U.S. will also start using the Tap to Pay payment option soon.

The new iOS 15.4 beta allows users to unlock their iPhone using Face ID with a mask on. Previously because of the pandemic iPhone users were only able to unlock their iPhone using the Apple Watch or passcode while having a mask on. If you’re running the iOS 15.4 beta, you can go to settings and setup Face ID with or without a mask on and the feature will still be able to recognize you. You can set this feature by choosing the “Face ID with Mask” feature. iOS 15.4 also allows Face ID to work better with your glasses. It will be easier for you to unlock your iPhone with Face ID if you have glasses on your face. Since Apple will use your eye and upper face area for Face ID, they also had to improve how well Face ID will work when users have their glasses on. iOS 15.4 is still in beta but you can expect these features to roll out soon in a new software update.

The 2nd generation AirPods are now available for $99 on Amazon down from $159. This is the first time the price has gotten that low after the holidays. The deal is amazing and it’s a good idea to buy them if you don’t already have AirPods. FTC DISCLAIMER: The Apple Square earns a small commission when you use our affiliate links to purchase items.

The Apple TV 4K 34GB is now available for $169 down from $179 and the Apple TV 4K 64GB is available for $189 down from $199. The Apple TV 4K is new and was released back in the Apple Spring event in 2021. They have Dolby Atmos, 4K HDR with Dolby Vision, and the A12 Bionic Chip. FTC DISCLAIMER: The Apple Square earns a small commission when you use our affiliate links to purchase products.

AirPods Pro are now available on Amazon for $179 down from $249 and it’s the lowest the price has dropped since the holidays. AirPods Pro are amazing bluetooth earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Spatial Audio, and Adaptive EQ. FTC DISCLAIMER: The Apple Square earns a small commission when you use our affiliate links to purchase item.

The 4th generation iPad Air is now available on Amazon for $539 down from $599 in the WiFi 64GB model. The 4th generation iPad Air was a major redesign to the iPad Air and was released in September of 2020. It is an amazing device with a 10.9-inch display, 12MP rear camera, and 7MP front facing camera. The iPad Air also has Touch ID embedded into the power button. We recommend that you should get the iPad Air and take advantage of this deal while it’s still in stock. FTC DISCLAIMER: The Apple Square earns a small commission when you use our affiliate links to purchase items.

Apple released their new Black Unity Apple Watch Band for Black History Month. The new band is a Braided Solo Loop. The new Black Unity Solo Loop Watch band has an amazing design with red, yellow, and green colors sprinkled all over the band which represent the Pan African Flag. The Solo Loop is now available to purchase for $99. Apple also launched new watch faces with the red, green, and yellow theme. The colors and light are hidden by the clock hands which creates a light and shadow effect. These new watch faces are available on the Apple Watch app.

Apple regularly discounts products like the Mac, iPads, and accessories for college students, but recently they made the whole process more complicated. Before, education prices on products were available to everyone, but now Apple uses a new verification system through UNiDAYS which makes you verify that you’re a student by putting in your name, school name, and a picture of your school ID. There are also limits for the amount of products you can buy using the deals. Verified students can only purchase 1 desktop, 1 Mac mini, 1 MacBook, 2 iPads, and 2 accessories. You can verify yourself if you’re a college student or got accepted into one on UNiDAYS through apple.com.

Image: Verizon US Airline CEOs warn of a catastrophic crisis which can be caused by the roll out of Verizon and AT&T’s new 5G C-Band technology. The new technology can cause delays to passenger and cargo flights and can disrupt air travel. According to the FAA or Federal Aviation Administration, the new 5G C-Band technology could affect the altimeters onboard a plane which will prevent planes from flying in poor weather conditions. The FAA has restricted the technology from 50 major airports with towers near runways or airfields. Airline CEOs are asking for 5G C-Band to be restricted in at least a two mile radius around the airport. The FAA has allowed 5G C-Band technology to start rolling out on January 19, but restricted it from towers right next to major airports. Given the short time frame and the exigency of this completely avoidable economic calamity, we respectfully request you support and take whatever action necessary to ensure that 5G is deployed except when towers are too close to airport runways until the FAA can determine how that can be safely accomplished without catastrophic disruption. AT&T and Verizon have spent billions of dollars to improve their 5G network and roll out the new 5G C-Band technology. They were granted permission last year from the FCC or Federal Communications Commission to start rolling out the technology by the end of 2021. The roll out has been delayed after airline CEOs expressed concern over the interference the new 5G technology can have with the planes onboard instruments. AT&T and Verizon in a letter have stated that they will voluntarily turn on a limited number of towers with C-Band technology. Here’s AT&T’s response At our sole discretion we have voluntarily agreed to temporarily defer turning on a limited number of towers around certain airport runways as we continue to work with the aviation industry and the FAA to provide further information about our 5G deployment, since they have not utilized the two years they’ve had to responsibly plan for this deployment. We are frustrated by the FAA’s inability to do what nearly 40 countries have done, which is to safely deploy 5G technology without disrupting aviation services, and we urge it do so in a timely manner. We are launching our advanced 5G services everywhere else as planned with the temporary exception of this limited number of towers. Here’s Verizon’s response As the nation’s leading wireless provider, we have voluntarily decided to limit our 5G network around airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and our nation’s airlines have not been able to fully resolve navigating 5G around airports, despite it being safe and fully operational in more than 40 other countries. The C-Band technology will still rollout on January 19 but it will be limited to a few areas until the FAA is able to figure out how to solve issues related to air travel.