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Apple Launches New Child Safety Measures, Featuring an App Age-Verification System

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...

Apple Unveils the New MacBook Air Featuring the M4 Chip

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...

Apple Introduces AI-Generated App Review Summaries in iOS 18.4

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...

iOS 18.4 will introduce Apple Intelligence-Powered Priority Notifications

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...

Apple and Google in Talks for Generative A.I. Integration on iPhones

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...

Apple’s Updated Guidelines on Wet Phones: What to Do (and Not to Do)

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...

Apple TV, Music and Devices Now in Windows Apps

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,...

Apple Endorses California’s Right to Repair Act for Independent Device Fixes

Credit: Unsplush.In a recent development, Apple has endorsed the California law that mandates major tech manufacturers to facilitate device repairs by users and third-party repair shops. This law, the Right to Repair Act, is currently in progress within the state's legislative process.Support for Accessible RepairsApple backed California's Right to Repair Act, affirming its commitment...

The New iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Feature Saved a Man stranded in Alaska

Credit: AppleA stranded man in Alaska was saved after making use of Apple's newest Emergency SOS satellite function.On December 1, at 2 a.m. (AST), Alaska State Troopers informed that rescue services were alerted that an adult male traveling by snowmachine from the isolated town of Noorvik to Kotzebue had switched on an Emergency SOS...