2023 might be like 1984.

The upcoming year looks to be a banner year for Apple -- if the rumors come true.

The company is likely to introduce several great products -- see our summary below of the best stuff in the pipe -- including an AR/VR headset.

If Apple gets it right, the headset may be the beginning of a whole new paradigm in computing.

Which would make 2023 as pivotal in tech as 1984, the year Steve Jobs introduced the Mac -- the machine that defined computing for decades.

So buckle up; it's going to be an exciting year.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

5 most exciting Apple products coming in 2023 — www.cultofmac.com

Every year, Apple launches a handful of products that stand out from the competition. 2023 is going to be no different, but next year will be special for Apple in many ways. The company could enter a new product category with its AR/VR headset, and the iPhone could get some major hardware upgrades. Here's a roundup of five Apple product launches to look forward to in 2023.

An Apple Watch Ultra for $48? No, but you can get this obvious knockoff. — www.cultofmac.com

Some rugged, outdoorsy types might hesitate over the Apple Watch Ultra’s $800 price tag. But what if they could get a lookalike watch for less than $50? The Indian company Pebble — no relation to the Pebble smartwatch outfit acquired by Fitbit — said it will ship just such an option soon. And the Pebble Cosmos Engage looks just like the real thing.

How to record gameplay on Mac — www.cultofmac.com

If you want to get started recording gameplay on your Mac, here's a free solution: EaseUS RecExperts. These tips and tricks for recording gameplay will help you get the best, most creative results possible with this easy-to-use software.

Last chance: Get 20% off 96 different Laut accessories for Apple devices — www.cultofmac.com

Whether you need a stand, a charger or a case for any number of devices — not to mention a plethora of stylish Apple Watch bands — this Laut sale serves up the good stuff.

Today in Apple history: Apple ships world's largest LCD display — www.cultofmac.com

On December 29, 1999, Apple started shipping its at-the-time unfathomably large 22-inch LCD Cinema Display.

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"I didn’t see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me." — Steve Jobs