Apple reportedly stopped Vision Pro development

Via: MacRumors

Apple has reportedly given up on developing its Vision Pro headsets, according to MacRumors. Citing unnamed insider sources, the tech site said the company received an "unusually high" percentage of returns, "far exceeding" any current Apple product. MacRumors noted that only 600,000 units were sold in total.

Even when the company released an updated version of the Vision Pro with a faster M5 chip and a more comfortable band, it failed to capture market interest. The team working on its development have supposedly been transferred to other projects, with the tech giant reportedly pivoting to developing its own version of smart glasses.

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Google Translate brings pronunciation practice to Android

Source: Google

As Google Translate celebrates its 20th year, the app brings a useful feature for language learners. It now lets you practice pronunciation and enunciation of words and phrases on Android. After translating a word in the app, you can find the Practice menu and tap the Pronounce button.

The feature will show you phonetics you can speak out loud for practice. It will score your pronunciation and give you feedback. It is currently rolling out initially in the US and India, supporting English, Spanish and Hindi.

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Instagram Instants is basically a Snapchat clone

Source: Meta

Instagram takes inspiration once again from Snapchat with its new app. This time, you get the core part of its rival in the new Instagram Instants app. The feature was previously called Shots and was integrated within the social media app's direct messaging section.

If you've used Snapchat before, the experience would be familiar, with Instagram Instants opening straight to the in-app camera. You can send moments to your friends, and these photos disappear after 24 hours. Photos shared to and from Instants will still be viewable within the main Instagram app. It's available on both Android and iOS in a few markets.

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Google now lets you track price changes for individual hotels

Source: Google via The Points Guy

Just as it's easier to track flight prices with Google Flights, you now have the option to track individual hotel prices. The latest update from Google now lets you search for the specific hotel you want to stay at, enter your possible travel dates, and opt in to receive email updates about price changes.

The option should be visible within the Prices tab of the specific property you're checking out. It's visible on mobile the same way as well, but you'll have to scroll down a bit to spot it.

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