PixabaySpotify announced on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update, which will now enable users to view pricing details and use external payment links. This development follows a recent U.S. court ruling requiring Apple to cease collecting commissions on in-app purchases made via iPhones."Apple approved Spotify's U.S. app update, allowing clearer pricing...
Image Credits:Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesFollowing criticism of its AI tools—particularly for weak notification summaries—Apple on Monday outlined efforts to enhance its AI models by privately analyzing user data, supplemented with synthetic data.Apple to Boost AI Performance with Differential Privacy, Using Synthetic Data While Safeguarding User PrivacyApple explained that it will use a technique...
Image Credits:Christopher Furlong / Staff(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesApple has unveiled new initiatives aimed at enhancing safety for children and teens using its devices. These updates include simplified child account setup and the ability for parents to share their children's ages with app developers, allowing for more age-appropriate content. The App Store...
Credit: PixabayApple unveiled a new MacBook Air on Wednesday, featuring enhanced performance while keeping its familiar design. The latest model is powered by the M4 chip, the newest addition to Apple's M-series lineup.Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the smaller model—$100 less than the previous entry price...
Image Credits:Bryce Durbin / TechCrunchWith the iOS 18.4 update, currently in public beta, Apple is adding AI-powered summaries of App Store reviews. This feature uses Apple Intelligence, the company’s built-in AI, to generate an overview based on user reviews.According to Apple’s website, these summaries rely on large language models (LLMs) to condense key details...
Image Credits:AppleApple has rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, introducing “Priority Notifications,” a feature powered by Apple Intelligence to streamline alerts. This update prioritizes critical notifications while reducing the clutter of less important ones.The new system organizes priority notifications into a dedicated section on the Lock Screen. While Apple Intelligence determines...
As technology evolves, so do our choices in smartphones. For years, I was a devoted Apple user, relying on the iPhone for my daily needs. However, after a decade of loyalty, I recently made the switch to the Google ecosystem, with the new Pixel Fold at the heart of my mobile setup. In this...
Credit: CanvasApple is talking to Google about using Google's new artificial intelligence called Gemini in the next iPhone. This is because Apple wants to keep up with the latest technology trends that are changing the tech world.These talks are just starting, and they haven't decided exactly what they'll do yet, according to three people...
Did dipping a wet mobile phone in rice solve anything?. Credit: Tec Mundi.It's a scenario many have faced: you're innocently scrolling through your phone when, suddenly, it slips from your grasp and plunges into the toilet bowl. Before you can utter, "My phone is wet," someone - be it a friend, family member, or even the...
Credit: CanvasThis week, Apple is officially releasing its Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices apps for Windows. These apps were first introduced in a preview version last year, but now Apple has removed the preview label after collaborating with Microsoft to launch them.The three apps, along with a revamped iCloud for Windows app,...
