Apple TV users will finally be able to use VPN apps with tvOS 17

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VPN apps are a convenient way to connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on iOS and macOS devices, but Apple TV has been missing this feature until now. With tvOS 17, which will be released later this year, Apple will enable developers to create VPN apps for Apple TV and distribute them through the Apple TV App Store. Apple announced tvOS 17 at its WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday but did not mention the VPN support during the presentation. However, the company revealed more details about the new feature on its website.

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Android TV 14 beta hints at a customizable shortcut button on the remote

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What if you could launch your most-used app or switch inputs with just one button press? That’s what Google seems to be working on with the latest Android TV 14 beta builds, which hint at the possibility of remappable shortcut buttons on Android TV remotes. According to Mishaal Rahman, the beta builds of Android TV 14 contain strings that suggest users can create custom shortcuts to their preferred apps or input sources, and assign them to a blank button on their remote. This would allow users to quickly open their favorite app or switch to another device without navigating through menus and options. However, this feature is not enabled by default in the beta build.

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New small tweaks on iMessage for iOS 17

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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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