New small tweaks on iMessage for iOS 17

These iMessage features joins the new Check In feature (Image: Apple)

iMessage has new features that make communication easier and more enjoyable. Apple cleaned up iMessage apps by moving them into an expandable menu. It'll show your most used apps first. Search filters get more refined to help you find what you need quickly and accurately. 

There's also a new catch-up arrow that lets you jump to the first unread message in a conversation. Inline replies are also just a swipe away. As for live location updates and audio message transcriptions, you can access that within the chat.

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What is the USB-C adapter on Apple’s Vision Pro headset?

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Apple’s Vision Pro headset has a mysterious USB-C adapter on the right side, as seen in the Platforms State of the Union video for developers. Some people on social media have speculated about its function, but there is no clear answer yet.

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Apple's Journal app brings a new way to capture your memories

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Apple is launching a new journaling app on iOS 17. This app helps you reflect and appreciate your life through journaling, a practice that can boost your well-being. It uses on-device machine learning to give personalized suggestions based on your recent activity, such as photos, people, places, workouts, and more. You can easily add these moments to your journal entries, along with photos, audio recordings, and music. You can also set goals and reminders to keep up with your journaling habit.

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Meta Quest users can now watch Reels in virtual reality

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Reels, the short-form video feature Instagram launched to compete with TikTok, is now coming to Meta Quest, the company’s VR headset. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on Instagram with a Reel from influencer Austin Sprinz, who explored the world’s deepest pool. The immersive video showcases how Reels can offer a different viewing experience on VR than on mobile or the web.

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