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Apple has rolled out a significant update for its Vision Pro headset with the release of visionOS 1.0.3. This is the first update since the Apple Vision Pro‘s launch. The visionOS 1.0.3 brings a crucial feature that allows users to reset their Vision Pro headset themselves if they forget their passcode. It eliminates the need to visit an Apple Store to reset the device. However, users of the ‘spatial computing‘ platform will still need to wipe everything stored on the device. The update just makes it a bit easier with…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Apple has just released a software update for the Vision Pro headset that launched just over a week ago — and it’s an important one. That’s because it offers a simple way to reset your device if you forget the passcode that you created for it. The issue hit the news just days after the $3,499 Vision Pro headset began landing in the hands of the first customers on February 2. Before Monday’s update rolled out, if you forgot your Vision Pro passcode you’d have to take it into an Apple…

Apple has launched a Vision Pro update that solves one of its most confounding issues at launch. Starting in visionOS 1.0.3, available Monday, headset owners who forgot their passcodes can reset their device and start over with a fresh install. Previously, owners who lost their passcodes had to visit an Apple Store — or ship the device to AppleCare customer support — to use their $3,500 device again.Today’s new software is the first visionOS update to arrive since the mixed reality headset has been available to customers.…

With Apple Vision Pro having been with real-world users in the wild for a few days now, some interesting quirks and bugs associated with the headset that skipped Apple’s marketing materials are starting to be uncovered. And this might well be the worst of the bunch so far.Unfortunate Vision Pro owners are finding out the hard way that it’s a really bad mistake to forget your headset’s log-in password. According to Bloomberg, there’s no easy way to reset the device at home if you do, necessitating a trip to an Apple Store…

Owners of Apple’s new Vision Pro headset are advised to make a strong mental note of the passcode they create for their new device. Why? Because if they forget it, it appears that the only way to start using it again is by taking the Vision Pro to an Apple retail store to get it reset. Or by shipping it to AppleCare customer support. The same palaver may also be necessary if a bug freezes the device and you can’t get it to function again. The surprising news comes courtesy of Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who said…

Apple recently rolled out the iOS 17.3 Beta 1 for those who have signed up for Apple's Developer program and are eligible to receive beta updates. The rest of the users will likely get the global stable version in January 2024. This update added a couple of interesting features, among which, Stolen Device Protection is a notable one. The feature adds another security layer for sensitive actions on your iPhone by using your biometrics. This makes it quite an important feature for users. So, check out how exactly this…

I told you a few days ago that I can’t wait to set up a new iPhone anti-theft security feature in iOS 17.3 that will make it almost impossible for thieves to get into my Apple ID account. Even if they somehow manage to steal my iPhone’s passcode, they won’t be able to change the contents of my Apple ID account.If you’re somehow still unconvinced about the incredible damage such a thief can make, you need to see this astonishing report from The Wall Street Journal. Joanna Stern sat down with a thief convicted for…

In this technology-driven era, it is almost impossible to imagine being without a smartphone. It has become an unattachable part of our lives and if things go wrong, it becomes unbearable. This often happens when you forget passwords. In fact, it would feel like a nightmare if we forgot our smartphone passcode. However, if you have an iPhone, it is a lot easier to get back access. So, if you have recently bought an iPhone 15 and you have forgotten your passcode, then don't panic. You can easily regain access to your…

Apple Watch is one of the most selling smartwatches, so you might have it on your wrist. But what if it is not working properly? There are times Apple Watch can run into issues because of some bugs, and there could be any issue with the watch, but there is one common fix to all of them -- reset. While resetting the Apple Watch or any other device is usually considered a last resort before taking the device into an Apple Store, it can fix the issue with your watch. So, here is how you can reset your Apple Watch.It is…

iOS 17 will let you reset the passcode on you iPhone for up to three days after it has been changed, a feature that could prevent you from being locked out of your smartphone if you forget your password shortly after you modify it. The security feature was spotted on the first iOS 17 Developer Beta and can be tested on iPhone XR or newer models that are signed up to receive testing versions of iOS 17 for developers. It is expected to roll out to all eligible devices when the update is widely available later this…