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Apple’s New and Improved Siri Isn’t Coming Until iOS 18.4
Many of us have been waiting years for Siri to smarten up, so it was welcome news last month when Apple showed off a more personalized and contextually aware Siri that will debut as part of the Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.
New cyberattack targets iPhone Apple IDs. Here’s how to protect your data.
Cybercriminals are using “smishing” scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here’s what to watch out for.
How to tell if an iPhone is brand new or refurbished, using the model number
If you want to be sure whether the iPhone you are buying is a brand new or refurbished unit, here is how to find out.
New cyberattack targets iPhone Apple IDs. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Cybercriminals are using “smishing” scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here’s what to watch out for.
Apple Watch 10 tipped to get these 3 new features — but blood-pressure sensor faces ‘snags’
As mentioned, the 10th-generation Apple Watch will get bigger screen that is as large as the Apple Watch Ultra. Gurman also claims that the Apple Watch Series 10 will have two variants codenamed N217 and N218; both will feature options for a larger panel.
The next must-watch Apple TV+ series debuts this week – it’s like an adult version of Big Hero 6
Apple TV+ keeps adding fantastic sci-fi dramas – like Severance, Silo, and now its latest must-watch gem Sunny.
Google Play Store preps new tools for app discovery (APK teardown)
Google is working on what looks like a new app discovery tool for the Play Store based around categories of interest.
Apple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers
VPN makers report having received a notification from Apple that their apps have been removed from the App Store in Russia.
“Immensely disappointing”: Nike killing app for $350 self-tying sneakers
Some may be unsurprised that Nike’s attempt at commercializing the shoes from Back to the Future Part II has run into a wall. Nike, for instance, also discontinued NikeConnect, its app for $200 NBA …
The Play Store is preparing to put bad tablet and Chromebook apps on blast
Google Play Store may display app ratings by form factor directly on app listings. Device icons will show names and average star ratings, simplifying user experience. These changes may improve the UI …
Apple moves on to third betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2
After a couple of weeks of testing, Apple is now on the third round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2.
I might skip the iPhone 16 entirely if Apple delays its Siri AI launch
Apple’s big Siri AI update announced at WWDC might not be ready until next spring, and that will dictate my iPhone 16 purchase.
How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK election
The iPhone was crucial to the BBC’s coverage of the 2024 UK general election, with kits including it used to broadcast live from the vote counts.
The Apple Watch is reportedly getting a birthday makeover
The watch is approaching its 10th birthday, and Apple is planning a revamp to make the device thinner but with larger displays, Bloomberg reported.
New Apple Watch SE could star in Apple’s all-new affordable catalog of devices
The Apple Watch is the latest device rumored to be receiving an SE refresh, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reporting that the company is looking to get competitive on pricing with its wearable’s low-cost competition, the $199 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE.
Art therapy app Scribble Journey lets you express emotions through doodles
Numerous concerns are weighing on the minds of many, whether it’s current global conflicts, climate change, or the precarious state of the economy, it is Scribble Journey is an art therapy and mental health app that aims to help users express and explore their emotions through art.