In a significant development in the tech world, Apple is gearing up for the launch of its much-anticipated Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. Slated to be priced at $3500, this cutting-edge device is expected to hit the market in early 2024, with a likely release in February.

Recent reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicate that Apple's suppliers and contract manufacturers have been producing the headset at full capacity for several weeks. The first batch of orders is anticipated to reach customers by the end of February, followed by its appearance in retail stores in March.

With the launch of iOS 17.2, Apple has introduced settings making it possible to customize the default alert tone for iPhone notifications. This is especially useful for those who are not fans of the new Rebound tone, which replaced the familiar Tri-tone starting with iOS 17.

Apple has announced a temporary halt in sales for its flagship smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the US. This decision is a response to an International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling in a long-running patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo. The dispute is specifically regarding the blood oxygen sensor technology in these watch models.