Snapchat’s AI gaining sentience was not on my bingo card
It’s only a matter of time until generative AI products like ChatGPT gain sentience. But when they do, we won’t be easily convinced. Or maybe …
Apps & Software
Web Roulette is a new mobile browser that makes the internet even more addicting
When it comes to internet addiction, most of us don’t need any further assistance. That did not stop developer Impending from launching a mobile web …
One simple Google Maps trick might save you from getting lost
Google Maps is one of the handiest mobile apps, especially if you travel a lot. But whether you’re looking for new places to eat in …
After Apple Card and Apple Savings, what comes next?
Apple’s venture into financial products continues to grow, but what’s coming next? Yesterday’s press release got me thinking about that. The company announced that Apple …
WhatsApp adds HD images, but here’s a trick that lets you send original quality files
Yesterday, WhatsApp announced the ability to send high-quality images using the messaging service. With this feature, once you select a photo to send, you can …
Beeper finally brings RCS messaging to iPhone, but of course there’s a catch
Google is still dying for Apple to bring RCS support to iMessage, something that probably won’t happen without regulators getting in the way. I already …
Google Maps will no longer show gas stations to EV owners
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) with Google Maps has been increasingly easy in recent years. Google has started adding new features to better support car owners …
Claude 2 is the free, more ethical ChatGPT rival you might be looking for
ChatGPT is the first generative AI product that comes to mind when talking about large language models (LLM). And you might use “ChatGPT” to describe …
macOS 13.5.1 now available with location permission bug fix
After releasing watchOS 9.6.1 early this week, Apple is now releasing macOS 13.5.1 to all users. This update fixes an issue in System Settings that …
Using Control Center to disable iPhone WiFi and Bluetooth could be a dangerous mistake
The iPhone’s Control Center is a handy feature that offers quick access to phone settings you might need regularly. You can access Focus modes, enable …
Most iPhone users love iOS 17’s StandBy mode, but the feature has 3 big issues
We’re counting the days until Apple unveils the iPhone 15 series. That’s also when the final iOS 17 version will roll out to most iPhones. …
Google’s Gemini AI might be the best thing that happens to ChatGPT
I’ve been a fan of generative AI products like ChatGPT since I first started using them. ChatGPT is still my go-to AI even though competing …
iOS 16.7 revealed as Apple’s next iPhone release – here’s what we expect
Since the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was aware of a Screen Time parental controls bug affecting iOS 16.6, users have been waiting for …
macOS Sonoma launch delay may point to new Macs on the horizon
I was wrong; macOS Sonoma might not launch alongside iOS 17 later next month. Previously, I pointed out that Apple could have been planning to …
iOS 17 beta 6: These are all the new features and tweaks
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 17 beta 6 to registered developers. As the company is expected to make iOS 17 available to all users a month …
Apple heard your iOS 17 End call button redesign concerns and changed it
I was wrong a few days ago when I told you the newest iPhone controversy was here to stay and that Apple wouldn’t change it. …
How ChatGPT can make you a more productive cook
We’ve been looking at ChatGPT productivity hacks for the better part of the year as people have found various ways to use generative AI to …
YouTube Music Samples rips off TikTok and Spotify in the name of music discovery
Every social media app — and apparently music app — eventually turns into the same app. When TikTok launched, everyone thought it was the app …
watchOS 10 beta 6 now available to developers with NameDrop references
As the testing cycle follows, Apple is releasing watchOS 10 beta 6 to Apple Watch registered developers. For the tenth huge watchOS update, Apple says that “virtually every app …
tvOS 17 beta 6 now available to developers but it still lacks this important feature
After seeding tvOS 17 beta 5 a week ago, Apple is now releasing beta 6 to developers. Although anyone can try tvOS 17 beta already, Apple TV users have much to …
Apple seeds iPadOS 17 beta 6 to developers
A week after releasing iPadOS 17 beta 5, Apple is now seeding beta 6 to registered developers. As we near the final release of this …
iOS 17 beta 6 now available to developers as Apple switches to weekly updates
With iOS 17 expected to be released in a month from now, Apple has switched its beta pattern to weekly updates. That said, don’t expect …
Tired of Safari? Microsoft Edge for Mac is incredible with these tips and tricks
Last month, I wrote about why I ditched Safari and started using Microsoft Edge on my Mac. After years of enduring Apple‘s browser, I realized …
watchOS 9.6.1 brings important fix for Apple Watch users
A few weeks after seeding watchOS 9.6 to all users, Apple has now released watchOS 9.6.1. This update to Apple Watch users fix an issue …
Telegram is rolling out a Stories feature months after YouTube killed its own
While YouTube might be abandoning Stories, Telegram is going all-in. In a blog post, Telegram announced that it is officially rolling out its Stories feature …
Threads usage has absolutely plummeted since its launch
While Threads is still the most likely competitor to X (formerly known as Twitter), it has an even further way to go than it did …
I hope all watchOS 10 apps look as amazing as Gentler Streak with this major redesign
watchOS 10 is the biggest update for the Apple Watch operating system in years. Apple says that “virtually every app has been rethought,” so all …
Universal chat app Beeper might bring iMessage to Android, but don’t get too excited
I told you recently that I’m a longtime iPhone user who is not interested in RCS-iMessage interoperability. I’ve never had a blue vs. green bubble …
Passkeys are the best part of iOS 17, and they are only going to get better
The next iteration of Apple’s iOS platform is only a month or so away, and that means that the rollout of public betas is in …
How to use the hidden iPhone white noise machine to help you sleep better
I don’t know about you, but I have no problem going to sleep regardless of background noise. But not everyone is the same, and some …
