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Leaked Safari AI Features Show Apple’s Big Plans to Supercharge Its Browser
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Apple has seemingly big plans for Safari. According to information obtained by AppleInsider, Apple will launch Safari 18 in efforts to bring revamped UI, AI features and more to the next version of Safari. Some of these features include Web Eraser, UI changes, and a new Intelligent Search Feature.
Apple’s First Truly AI-Powered Device Won’t Be an iPhone or a Mac
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Apple is expected to launch a plethora of AI-features at the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference where it will showcase iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 10 and more. But, Apple has other plans for its first truly AI-powered device and as per the reliable analyst, it won't be an iPhone or a Mac.
You Can Get iPhone’s EU Exclusive Features Anywhere but the Process Is Really Tiresome
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iOS developer Adam Demasi has been successful in tricking his iPhone into believing that he is in Italy while living in Australia. He did this to get his hands on EU-exclusive iPhone features like third-party app stores, option to choose the default browser and direct app downloads from websites. However, the process is complex and not feasible for everyone to try.
Apple Announces May 7 Event to Unveil New iPads
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Apple has announced an event for May 7, 2024 at 7 AM PT or 7.30PM IST. The company is expected to launch new iPad Pro with M3 chip, two new iPad Air models with M2 chip and a new Apple Pencil, alongside a revamped Magic Keyboard. The new iPad Pro models are rumored to get OLED display, bringing a major shift from LCD IPS panels in the current gen.
After Years of Ban, Retro Games Are Now Playable on iPhones; Here’s How
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After receiving flak from EU, Apple has finally allowed game emulators on iPhones and it means you can now play retro games like Super Mario Bros. and Castlevania on your iPhone without jailbreaking it. Riley Testut's Delta Emulator is now available on the App Store and it supports all the popular game systems along with save state functionality.
Apple is planning to revamp its AirPods lineup this year and as per analyst Jeff Pu, the company is planning to launch AirPods Lite that could start at $99. While it is not shared what features will the budget AirPods variant bring, the existence of the models has also been corroborated by the likes of Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo.
Capture Button Will Be the 8th Way to Access Camera on iPhones and It’s Really Unnecessary
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As per credible reports, Apple will add a Capture Button across all iPhone 16 models. It will be a mechanical button that will allow users to access the camera app and control various functions like zooming in and out by swiping on it, starting a video recording with the hard press and more. And it will be the 8th way to access the Camera app on iPhones, which doesn't really sit well with me.
Apple WWDC 2024 Event Confirmed for June 10-14
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Apple has announced that WWDC 2024 event will be held from June 10-14 this year. The tech titan is expected to announce new versions of the custom operating systems including iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2.0 watchOS 11, iPadOS 18, and tvOS 18. Apple is likely to announce aa host of new AI features, especially for Siri and Messages.
iPhone 17 Might Copy This Samsung S24 Ultra Feature
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As per a report by a Weibo account, Apple is planning to copy Samsung S24 Ultra's most coveted feature - anti-glare and scratch-resistant display. Apple has recently handed over the new display technology, which indicates that it might appear in iPhone 17 and might not be ready in time for iPhone 16 series.
Apple Says 128GB on iPhone 15 Is ‘Lots of Storage’ and It’s Laughable
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In a recent ad campaign, Apple has advertised iPhone 15's storage. The tech giant wen't on to say that iPhone 15's 128GB storage on the base variant is "lots of storage" and I believe it's a self goal from Apple's marketing team. It's 2024 and phones that cost $799 should not have "lots of storage".
First Major visionOS Update is Here and It Improves Personas and EyeSight
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Apple has released visionOS 1.1, the first major update for Vision Pro. the update brings improvements to Personas, EyeSight and virtual keyboard. With the latest visionOS update, Personas are a bit more detailed and EyeSight has also improved with better rendering of eyes. It also brings bug fixes for a couple of known bugs in Vision Pro.
iOS 17.4 Brings New Emojis, Clock Widget and Major App Store Changes
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Apple has outed iOS 17.4 with new emojis, sideloading feature in the EU, improvements to the Stolen Device Protection feature and more. If you're in EU, you can now sideload apps from third-party app stores after installing iOS 17.4. Moreover, iOS 17.4 also brings a couple of bug fixes and security updates.
How to Open and Customize Control Center on Apple Vision Pro
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Accessing the Control Center on Apple Vision Pro could be tricky initially. While wearing the Vision Pro, look up and you will see a small downward-facing appear on the screen. Tap your thumb and index finger and then select the Control Center icon from here. Moreover, you can also customize the Control Center on Vision Pro by visiting Settings>Control Center.
Developers Think Apple Arcade is Dying Because Apple Doesn’t Respect Gaming
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Several developers have voiced their concerns about the state of Apple Arcade and they think the gaming subscription service is on the verge of death because of declining payments to developers, Apple's reluctance to greenlit a project and shrinking bonus pool. It is possible that (another) Arcade reboot is on the cards.
With Samsung entering the Smart Ring product category, Apple is also exploring ideas to better and super-charge its wearable category. As per Mark Gurman, some of the ideas that Apple has discussed internally include a smart ring, smart glasses and AirPods with cameras. These products can help Apple target audience that want smart, health features.
This Ingenious and Affordable ‘Mod’ Solves Apple Vision Pro’s Biggest Gripe
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Apple Vision Pro users have complained that it is quite heavy and uncomfortable to wear even with the Dual Loop band. Well, some users have come up with an Ingenious mod where they are using CPAP machine straps that are quite affordable.
Apple Planning to Make Spotlight Search Powerful Using AI: Report
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According to a latest report by Bloomberg, Apple is considering to power Spotlight Search using Large Language Model (LLM). This will allow users to access features of third-party apps directly from Spotlight Search. Additionally, Xcode will also get Copilot-like features to help coders.
Apple is ready to catch up with the AI trend, according to a report by Economic Daily News. Apple's next-gen A18 and M4 chipsets will be equipped with a powerful neural engine to deliver AI performance. It is expected that upcoming Apple chipsets will have significantly more number of neural cores for generative AI features.
Try Not to Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode Because Recovery Ain’t Easy
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Apple has been caught off-guard by frustrated customers as there is no way to manually reset the device after forgetting the passcode. As revealed in a post on Apple Forum, the only way to reset the device after forgetting the passcode is to take it to Apple Store and get it reset from there.
Official: Apple Introduces Sideloading on iPhones with iOS 17.4 in Europe
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Apple introduces sideloading with iOS 17.4 along with a couple of new changes coming to Safari and App Store. Apple will allow users in the Europe to choose their default browsing app and app developers will be allowed to feature external payment links within the apps. Moreover, Apple has also reduced App Store commissions to 10-17% as compared to 30%.
Sideloading on iOS 17 Will Be Chargeable and Apple Will Review Apps: Report
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A latest report by the Wall Street Journal says that Apple will charge users to sideload apps from third-party app stores in Europe. It is also believed that the tech titan will put an app reviewing system for the apps sideloaded from external sources. While the amount os unclear as of now, it is expected that Apple will rollout sideloading in iOS 17 with the release of iOS 17.4.
iPhone 16 series is expected to arrive with a new capture button. According to the latest report by The Information, the capture button will allow users to zoom in and out while clicking a photo or recording a video when swiped. The capture button will be the highlight of the iPhone 16 series as Apple is not expected to offer any major design change this year.
How to Pre-Order Apple Vision Pro on January 19
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Apple Vision Pro is set to launch in the US on February 2, 2024. However, those who do not want to visit the Apple Retail store can buy the headset online. Vision Pro will be available for pre-order starting January 19, 2024 onwards. You can pre-order Vision Pro from Apple's website or from Apple Store app. You will be asked to scan your face during the pre-order process, therefore, it is recommended that you keep an iPhone/iPad with Face ID nearby if you are pre-ordering Vision Pro using website.
Here’s How Many Items You Can Track Using Apple’s Find My App
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With iOS 17, Apple has doubled the number of items you can track using the Find My app. Previously, Apple allowed tracking of 16 items, now it is possible to track and locate 32 items on the Find My app. In addition to tracking Apple's own devices, you can also add third-party Find My items to the app for tracking.
China Claims to Crack Apple AirDrop and Identify Phone Numbers of Senders
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Beijing Municipal Justice Bureau has shared in an online post that forensic experts at Beijing Wangshendongjian Forensic Institute have devised a technical breakthrough that can be used to crack Apple AirDrop and identify senders' email addresses and mobile numbers. The institute used the Rainbow Table technique to crack passwords.
Official: Apple Vision Pro to Launch on February 2 in the US
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Apple Vision Pro will be available starting February 2, 2024 at all Apple Retail stores in the US and the pre-orders for the Vision Pro headset will start from January 19, 2023 onwards. Additionally, Apple has revealed that the base variant of Vision Pro will have 256GB storage and there will be two band options - Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band.
Apple Vision Pro Launch Date Reveal Expected Next Week: Gurman
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In his weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has unveiled that Apple Vision Pro launch date announcement is imminent and Apple could announce the launch date as soon as next week. Vision Pro headsets have already started shipping to warehouses across the US and will Apple retail outlets in time for launch by February 1, 2024. Also, Apple has shortlisted Canada, China, and UK as the next regions where Vision Pro will be launched.
US Readying a Massive Antitrust Case on Apple in 2024: Report
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As per a report by The New York Times, the Justice Department is close to filing a sweeping case on Apple for antitrust practices. The regulatory authorities are investigating Apple's dominant position in the market by making Apple Watch less functional for other smartphones, barring access to Siri voice assistant and denying other business the access to NFC chip for offering payments services like Apple Pay on iPhone. The antitrust case could be filed in the first half of 2024.
In a latest research note published by Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to upgrade the front camera of iPhone 17 to 24MP from the current 12MP camera. This will be accompanied by a 6P lens which will deliver sharper pictures with more details. It is unclear whether 24MP front camera will be exclusive to Pro models as of now.
This AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) Deal Is Too Good to Skip in 2024
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available for a discounted price of $189 as opposed to its launch price of $249. You can grab this AirPods Pro 2 deal from Amazon. The latest AirPods come with features like the new H2 chip and U2 chip, Adaptive Audio and a speaker in the charging case. For a discount of 24%, this AirPods Pro 2 deal is the perfect opportunity to grab the new AirPods.
Apple Watch Sales Ban Now Official; US Govt. Refuses to Overturn ITC Ruling
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Apple is now officially not allowed to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. as Biden government has decided to not veto the ban. This makes the ban official. The ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Masimo is pertaining to patents on blood oxygen monitoring tech.
You Can No Longer Get Your Out-of-Warranty Apple Watch Repaired By Apple
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Due to the ongoing patent dispute with Masimo, Apple is not allowed to offer repair services in the U.S. for Apple Watch Series 6 and later models that are out of warranty. Apple has started informing users that are reaching out for repairs that the company will contact them once it is allowed to offer repair services.
Twitter (aka X) Down Currently; Tweets Not Loading (Update: Back Online)
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Twitter is down for several users worldwide. According to reports on Down Detector, the outage began on 12:30AM EST and around 80,000 users have reported that Twitter is not working for them.
In his latest weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is planning to launch at least one Apple Watch model next year with a new design. Additionally, the upcoming Apple Watch could also feature health features like sleep apnea and hypertension detection.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Teaser Anticipates a Macabre War
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House of the Dragon Season 2 teaser has been released. The teaser shows the war that has brewed up in the aftermath of the death of Prince Lucerys, son of Princess Rhaenyra of House Targaryen at the hands of Aemond Targaryen. House of the Dragon season 2 is scheduled to release in the summer of 2024, but we don't have the official release date as of now.
