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Apple Users’ AI Data Will Be Minimally Sent to Cloud, To Be Destroyed After Processing
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Apple Users' AI Data Will Be Minimally Sent to Cloud, To Be Destroyed After Processing

Devesh Beri · June 12, 2024

Apple Intelligence data minimized in cloud & cryptographically destroyed. China launch uncertain due to regulations.

You Can Colorize Text with iOS 18’s Notes App
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You Can Colorize Text with iOS 18's Notes App

Abhinav Anand · June 12, 2024

You can add up to five colors — purple, pink, orange, mint, and blue — to the text by tapping the Aa button in the iOS 18’s Notes app.

iOS 18 Will Soon Warn You About Slow Chargers
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iOS 18 Will Soon Warn You About Slow Chargers

Devesh Beri · June 12, 2024

iOS 18 personalizes your iPhone with home screen freedom & warns you about slow charging. But it doesn;e send any notifs, yet.

Apple Finally Rebrands Apple ID To ‘Apple Account’
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Apple Finally Rebrands Apple ID To 'Apple Account'

Abhinav Anand · June 12, 2024

While we were busy with all the fancy stuff coming to us one after another during WWDC, Apple quietly rebranded Apple ID to Apple Account.

Most of Apple Intelligence Features Won’t Arrive Until 2026
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Most of Apple Intelligence Features Won't Arrive Until 2026

Devesh Beri · June 11, 2024
Apple announces AI platform but key features like smart Siri delayed until 2025, impacting iPhone 16 sales.
ChatGPT Now Integrated Into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and Siri
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ChatGPT Now Integrated Into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and Siri

Abhinav Anand · June 11, 2024

Apple is bringing ChatGPT, powered by GPT-4o, to Siri and its operating systems, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia.

Elon Musk Mulls Banning Apple Devices from Tesla, xAI, X, SpaceX over OpenAI Partnership
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Elon Musk Mulls Banning Apple Devices from Tesla, xAI, X, SpaceX over OpenAI Partnership

Abhinav Anand · June 11, 2024

Elon Musk says he would ban Apple devices at his companies if Apple integrated OpenAI at the operating system level.

Almost Intelligence: ‘New’ Apple Features You’ve Definitely Seen Before
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Almost Intelligence: 'New' Apple Features You've Definitely Seen Before

Devesh Beri · June 10, 2024

Apple’s WWDC disappoints. Many “new” features like customizable home screen & email summaries are years old on other phones.

Imagine Being an Apple User and Waiting for Calculator
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Imagine Being an Apple User and Waiting for Calculator

Amalia S · June 10, 2024

Imagine sitting around for years, waiting for a Calculator app. Oh wait, you’re an Apple user. Well, the wait is finally over!

You Can Finally Create Custom Emojis with ‘Genmoji’ on iOS 18
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You Can Finally Create Custom Emojis with 'Genmoji' on iOS 18

Abhinav Anand · June 10, 2024

Apple is rolling out Genmoji, which lets you generate emoji-like reactions with the help of “Apple Intelligence”.

How To Watch WWDC 2024 Keynote Live on June 10 at 10:00 AM PT
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How To Watch WWDC 2024 Keynote Live on June 10 at 10:00 AM PT

Abhinav Anand · June 10, 2024

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is right around the corner, kicking off its keynote event on Monday.

Apple To Bring Dark Mode-Friendly Icons With iOS 18
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Apple To Bring Dark Mode-Friendly Icons With iOS 18

Devesh Beri · June 10, 2024

iPhone icons get dark tint in iOS 18 to match Dark Mode, reducing eye strain at night. A game changer for night owls.

Here’s Everything to Expect from Apple WWDC 2024
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Here's Everything to Expect from Apple WWDC 2024

Abhinav Anand · June 10, 2024

Apple WWDC 2024 is right around the corner, and kicks off on June 10. Here’s everything to expect including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more.

Microsoft Is Now Accepting New iOS Testers for 365 Insider Program
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Microsoft Is Now Accepting New iOS Testers for 365 Insider Program

Devesh Beri · June 10, 2024

Microsoft seeks iOS users to test unreleased features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & more. Help shape the future of Microsoft 365 on iOS.

iOS 18’s AI Upgrade May Be Dubbed ‘Apple Intelligence’
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iOS 18's AI Upgrade May Be Dubbed 'Apple Intelligence'

Abhinav Anand · June 7, 2024

Bloomberg reports that Apple’s AI features will be officially called Apple Intelligence. It’s a catchy name hinting at AI without saying it.

WWDC 2024: What to Expect From visionOS 2.0 Update for Apple Vision Pro
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WWDC 2024: What to Expect From visionOS 2.0 Update for Apple Vision Pro

Devesh Beri · June 7, 2024

Apple unveils visionOS 2.0 at WWDC, focuses on improvements & new environments for a smoother VR experience.

Apple To Unveil a New ‘Passwords’ App at WWDC; Here’s How It Differs From iCloud Keychain
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Apple To Unveil a New ‘Passwords’ App at WWDC; Here’s How It Differs From iCloud Keychain

Devesh Beri · June 7, 2024

Apple unveils new “Passwords” app at WWDC to manage logins, compete with password managers & integrate with Windows PCs.

Apple Announces Winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards, With New Category ‘Spatial Computing’
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Apple Announces Winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards, With New Category 'Spatial Computing'

Devesh Beri · June 7, 2024

Apple announces winners of 2024 Design Awards! Apps & games recognized for excellence in design & innovation.

Apple’s AI Plans Were Kickstarted by Craig Federighi’s Copilot Experiment
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Apple's AI Plans Were Kickstarted by Craig Federighi's Copilot Experiment

Abhinav Anand · June 7, 2024

WSJ reports that Federighi became interested in AI after trying out Microsoft’s famous Copilot assistant, built on OpenAI in December 2022.

Apple Leads in App Store Spending Compared To Play Store Despite Fewer Downloads
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Apple Leads in App Store Spending Compared To Play Store Despite Fewer Downloads

Devesh Beri · June 6, 2024
Apple’s App Store leads in revenue despite fewer downloads. Entertainment apps are the top earners, growing 18% YoY.
Apple Music Maintains Lead Among Apple Device Users in the US, Says Report
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Apple Music Maintains Lead Among Apple Device Users in the US, Says Report

Devesh Beri · June 6, 2024

Apple Music leads with 40% of Apple device users in the US, while Spotify trails at 29%. Amazon Music and Pandora see decline.

Androids Overtake iPhones for Longest Software Support, at Least on Paper
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Androids Overtake iPhones for Longest Software Support, at Least on Paper

Devesh Beri · June 6, 2024

Android wins! 7yr updates for flagships beat Apple’s 5yr minimum. iPhone updates might still be longer, but not guaranteed.

How Apple Fell from the Top to Third Most Valuable Company in Just 6 Months
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How Apple Fell from the Top to Third Most Valuable Company in Just 6 Months

Devesh Beri · June 6, 2024

Apple fell from AI leader to playing catch-up. Strict deadlines & privacy focus hampered its AI team. Can Apple close the gap?

Apple Finally Addresses Major Screen Time Vulnerability After Three Years
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Apple Finally Addresses Major Screen Time Vulnerability After Three Years

Devesh Beri · June 5, 2024

Apple to fix long-standing Screen Time bug after security researcher reports & journalist inquiry. Update coming for iPhone & iPad.

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