RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting down
Well, that was fast. Just a year after Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their first post-Instagram project — the personalized social news …
Apps & Software
Beeper Mini is gone from the Google Play store, but it’s not about iMessage this time
The Beeper Mini iMessage saga seemed to have ended just before Christmas. Beeper offered the final iMessage workaround, which needed an iPhone or Mac in …
iPhone sideloading is coming in March, EU antitrust chief hints
We’ve been talking about iPhone sideloading for quite a while now. That’s because one large jurisdiction will force Apple to allow iPhone users to install …
iPhone’s Find My app lets you track up to 32 items, but you probably didn’t know that
Since iOS 16, the Find My App lets you track up to 32 items, but Apple only clarified this week. In a support document spotted …
Google Assistant is about to lose 17 features – check to see if you use any
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “addition by subtraction,” you’ll understand Google’s latest move. This week, Google announced that it plans to eliminate more than …
AI shouldn’t bring anyone back from the dead – especially late comedian George Carlin
We all knew we’d get here at some point. Between AI being used to pull John Lennon’s vocals out of old recordings for The Beatles’ …
Apple quietly added all the new watchOS 10 features that were delayed, and no one noticed
Every major software release by Apple has delayed features, watchOS 10 included. The operating system introduced during WWDC 2023 has several functions set to come …
Apple releases critical Magic Keyboard security update – here’s what to do
Apple just released a firmware security update for its Magic Keyboard models. Version 2.0.6 fixes a Bluetooth-related security vulnerability. Cupertino announced this firmware update through …
OpenAI’s GPT Store is now live, but you need to pay for ChatGPT first
OpenAI announced it’d let anyone create custom ChatGPT a couple of months ago, a feature no other generative AI software developers offer. These custom GPTs …
AirPods Pro 2 Adaptive Audio is a game-changer – here’s how it works
In September 2023, Apple released a firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 before the official launch of iOS 17. With these versions now out, users …
tvOS 17.3 beta 3 now available for Apple TV users
After releasing a packed tvOS 17.2, Apple is now seeding the third beta of tvOS 17.3. At the moment, it’s unclear what changes Cupertino is bringing to …
watchOS 10.3 beta 3 now available as official release nears
After releasing watchOS 10.2 last month, Apple is seeding beta 3 of watchOS 10.3. At the moment, it’s unclear what’s new with this operating system update, …
macOS 14.3 beta 3 now available with Apple Music Collaborative Playlists
A week after releasing the second macOS 14.3 beta version, Apple is now seeding the third build of this upcoming operation system update. At the …
Apple releases new iOS 17.3 beta to developers after boot loop issue
After a few weeks since the release of the first iOS 17.3 beta, Apple seeded the second testing version. Unfortunately, right after the new build …
Google Chromecast just got a big upgrade: TikTok and wireless headphones support
Google was busy at CES 2024 announcing various new features for its products in addition to hosting in-person experiences at its booth, including demos of …
AirDrop security cracked by China as public surveillance ramps up
The Chinese government announced it was able to crack Apple’s AirDrop to prevent “people with malicious purposes” from “transmitting illegal pictures, videos, audio, and other …
Garmin announces redesigned Connect app, updated watches, and new heart monitor
As an Apple Watch Ultra owner, I’m relatively new to the world of extreme smartwatches that you use to tackle running a marathon or climbing …
What AI features will iOS 18 bring to the iPhone?
When the iPhone gets native generative AI features like ChatGPT, Apple will be trailing OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google by almost two years. That’s what Mark …
Morgan Stanley: Apple AI and Siri 2.0 will debut at WWDC 2024
Morgan Stanley is the latest firm to report on Apple’s AI plans, which should be unveiled soon. According to a note seen by BGR, 2024 …
ChatGPT for Android might get a feature I’ll never have as an iPhone user
ChatGPT is probably one of the top three apps you should have installed on iPhone and Android right now. The app gives you an even …
Hate Google Chrome’s new design? Here’s how to change it back
I’m a longtime Mac user who dreads using Safari for more than a few minutes at a time. I’ve been begrudgingly relying on Chrome to …
iPadOS 18: Release date, AI, supported iPads, and everything we know
iPadOS 18 is Apple‘s upcoming operating system for its iPad models, including the rumored OLED iPad Pro. Expected to be announced during the WWDC 2024 keynote, there …
Popular real estate Android app found leaking passwords – check your phone now
We often write about malicious Android apps that intend to steal your data, but some apps put your data at risk inadvertently. This week, the …
I can’t wait to see what OpenAI’s custom ChatGPT store has to offer
OpenAI’s Sam Altman surprised the DevDay audience a few months ago by announcing that the company will let anyone create custom ChatGPT experiences. These custom …
Google just disabled cookies for millions of Chrome users
Late last year, Google shared more details about its plans to eliminate third-party cookies in the Chrome browser once and for all. The first major …
Google Maps might add 3D buildings for navigation, but do we really need it?
Google made a big change to its Google Maps design recently, and I can’t say it bothered me as much as it upset some users. …
Apple Fitness+ boosts features to help with New Year’s resolutions
Starting January 8, Apple Fitness+ is set to get several new features to help users succeed in their New Year’s resolutions. In a press release, …
Fitness+ could be the ultimate workout service if Apple acquires Peloton – and I think it should
Apple Fitness+ and Peloton are two fitness services that could perfectly match. While this is not the first time we have heard of Apple possibly …
Details of Apple’s first big Siri AI upgrade may have just leaked
This will likely be the year Apple will start using the magical Generative AI term for its upcoming software features. While we heard a lot …
iOS 17.3 beta 2 now available with Stolen Device Protection and 3 more updates
UPDATE: Apple has temporarily pulled iOS 17.3 beta 2 and other betas following reports that the update was forcing iPhones into a boot loop. A …
