Threads turns 1 with 175M active users, so why does it still feel empty?
A year ago, Meta debuted Threads, its response to Elon Musk acquiring and quickly destroying Twitter. As users wanted somewhere new to migrate, mostly because …
Apps & Software
Leak says Google Pixel 9 will get an AI feature like Microsoft’s controversial Recall
This will be the first year Google launches new Pixel phones before Apple’s next-generation iPhones hit stores. The Pixel 9 event is scheduled for August …
Proton Docs brings end-to-end encryption to online document editing
If you’ve been dreaming about an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft 365, your wish has just been granted. Swiss software developer Proton …
Someone got ChatGPT to reveal its secret instructions from OpenAI
We often talk about ChatGPT jailbreaks because users keep trying to pull back the curtain and see what the chatbot can do when freed from …
Fluid AI Assistant is so much better than ChatGPT in one key way
Since ChatGPT dropped in late 2022, we have made significant progress in deploying AI software on our devices. Generative AI powers new features in all …
iOS 17.6 beta 2 now available with hidden iPhone features in the code
A couple of weeks after seeding iOS 17.6 beta 1, Apple is now releasing its second version to developers. While people’s attention is currently on …
Apple Intelligence is free, but premium AI features may need a paid subscription
Before Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, I said Apple AI should generally be free to iPhone users, laying out all the reasons why …
Get ready for the Olympics with these Apple Watch workout tips
The 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner. As the world prepares to watch the best athletes competing against each other, Apple Watch and …
iOS 18 has a secret Apple Music feature no one is talking about
iOS 18 is full of new features. Still, it doesn’t seem like Apple Music is getting a lot of attention. Recently, BGR found five new …
Apple TV+ overtakes Paramount+ in the US
US consumers think Apple TV+ keeps adding more value. Ahead of its fifth year anniversary in November, a report shows that Apple’s streaming service has …
EU chief slams Apple’s decision not to launch AI on iPhones in Europe
Ahead of Apple’s iOS 18 beta 2 release early this week, the company announced it doesn’t plan to bring Apple Intelligence and certain other iOS …
More YouTube Premium plans are coming, but will they be cheaper?
Like other streaming options out there, YouTube Premium has been getting more expensive in recent years. Separately, Google has been trying to put a stop …
Samsung follows LG and expands AirPlay availability in hotel rooms
AirPlay in hotel rooms is one of the top iPhone features that was announced with iOS 17. While this feature was released with iOS 17.3, it didn’t …
RCS comes to iPhone as carriers start to flip the switch
The iPhone will support RCS this fall when iOS 18 rolls out officially, something Apple confirmed during the WWDC 2024 keynote earlier this month. That …
Mind-blowing AI instantly makes artificial web pages from anything you type
Generative AI continues to amaze me, and the latest development comes in the form of a web tool I never knew I needed. It’s called …
Figma announces redesign, AI integration, and more at Config 2024
As Figma’s Config 2024 conference kicks off, the company just unveiled its new suite of software, with a redesign and several AI features coming to …
Apple releases new AirPods firmware update for all models – here’s how to install it
As Apple prepares for a major AirPods Pro update later this fall, the company has released a new firmware version for several of its earbuds …
RCS texting is now available on iPhone in iOS 18 beta 2… sort of
It’s happening; iOS 18 will bring RCS support to the iPhone, the one feature that some Android users have been dying to get. Well, they …
You’ll need an Apple TV+ subscription to binge Apple’s next hit podcast
We all saw this coming, right? What’s the point of creating all of these services if you can’t leverage them against each other? That seems …
macOS Sequoia beta 2 now available with iPhone Mirroring and other 9 features
macOS Sequoia is the upcoming software update for Mac users. With beta 2, Apple continues its testing to release an official version of this system …
visionOS 2 beta 2 now available to Apple Vision Pro users
A couple of weeks after seeding the first beta of visionOS 2, Apple is now releasing the second testing version of this upcoming software for …
Apple releases tvOS 18 beta 2 with these 6 features
Following the first beta of tvOS 18, Apple has now released its second testing version to Apple TV users. At the moment, it’s unclear what’s …
watchOS 11 beta 2 now available with revamped Activity Rings and more
watchOS 11 reaches beta 2 as Apple keeps working on the next software update for Apple Watch users. While this version isn’t as packed as …
Apple seeds iPadOS 18 beta 2 ahead of Apple Intelligence release
With iPadOS 18 beta 2 now available, developers can try the features coming to iPad users later this fall. While we expected many exclusive functions …
iOS 18 beta 2 now available with these 5 features
A couple of weeks after seeding the first beta, iOS 18 beta 2 is now available to developers. Historically, Apple doesn’t add many changes with …
iOS 18 public beta is probably coming soon to an iPhone near you
I was wrong to think iOS 18 wouldn’t be worth trying out while in beta without Apple Intelligence features. In fact, WWDC 2024 gave me …
EU says Apple violated the DMA and faces a $38 billion fine
Rumors said the European Union (EU) would investigate Apple for Digital Markets Act (DMA) violations, and the European Commission (EC) made it all official on …
I had a conversation with ChatGPT and it actually helped me feel less anxious
I’m a little behind the times when it comes to artificial intelligence. While I’ve messed with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, I quickly …
watchOS 11: Everything you need to know about Apple’s new Vitals app
With WWDC 2024 now behind us, we can finally take a closer look at some changes coming in Apple’s future software updates. Although watchOS 11 …
Spotify now has five different plans – here’s what each one includes
Spotify, like most streaming services, has added more service tiers over the years. While the company started with its individual monthly plan for $9.99 when …
