tvOS 17 beta 3 now available to developers with several new features
Apple has now seeded tvOS 17 beta 3 to developers. Although anyone can try this operating system already, Apple TV users have a lot to be excited …
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Apple seeds macOS Sonoma beta 3 to developers
A couple of weeks after releasing macOS Sonoma beta 2 to developers, Apple is now seeding the third test version. This update has a few features exclusive to …
iPadOS 17 beta 3 now available to developers with Lock Screen revamp
Apple is seeding iPadOS 17 beta 3 to developers as the testing cycle of the new operating system for iPad follows. After tightening the integration between iPad …
iOS 17 beta 3 now available to developers as public beta release nears
As we enter July, Apple has now seeded iOS 17 beta 3 to developers. While iPhone users wait for the upcoming public beta version, the …
I’m packing my bags for Threads but keeping my lease with Twitter
Well, tomorrow is the big move. Or, is it? Instagram is set to officially launch Threads, its new social media app and obvious Twitter competitor …
Google uses your public internet data to train its ChatGPT rivals, and you should let it
Google might be the first company that comes to mind when thinking about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in internet software, but OpenAI’s ChatGPT …
iPhone sideloading and iMessage changes are imminent now that Apple is a tech gatekeeper
I’m a longtime iPhone user who doesn’t care about sideloading and third-party App Store alternatives or third-party payment systems. Similarly, I’ve had no problem adjusting …
5 best Twitter alternatives if you’re looking for a new platform
Elon Musk has made too many controversial decisions to count since acquiring Twitter last fall, which might explain why so many users are looking for …
The internet isn’t free, it never was, and it probably never will be
It’s 2023, which means we’ve been using the internet for 40 years. That’s enough time for anyone to understand that the internet isn’t free. It …
Threads app launch: This is when the real Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg cage match begins
All eyes will be on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, when the increasingly jacked Zuck is expected to deliver a long-awaited punch aimed directly …
How to stop iPhone’s Low Power Mode from turning off
Apple introduced the iPhone’s Low Power Mode in 2015 via the iOS 9 update. The feature lets you conserve battery life by reducing the amount …
Twitter is so broken that we’re actually waiting for Facebook to launch its own copycat service
Weird times that we wait for Facebook’s parent company Meta to save us from the Twitter chaos. During the weekend, Elon Musk announced that it …
Auto Gmail is an AI assistant that responds to all the emails in your inbox
One of the big problems with email is answering the messages you receive in a timely manner. Not all emails require answers, and some can …
Humane teases Ai Pin and I’m cautiously excited
Humane is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup worth almost half a billion, with two former Apple execs at the helm. The company teased its first …
Every parent should take advantage of new Facebook Messenger and Instagram features to protect their teens
Whether you’re a new parent or already dealing with your teen’s mood swings, I think you should familiarize yourself with Meta’s new Facebook Messenger and …
Google’s own Bard AI says iOS is better than Android
I’ve been covering the mobile industry for over a decade, and one thing that hasn’t changed is the iPhone vs. Android rivalry. Diehard fans of …
I think YouTube blocking videos for ad blocker users is the right thing to do – here’s why
I recently sided with Netflix, saying the company’s password-sharing ban is warranted. I won’t get into any of that again. But that’s something you need …
Clippy is back as a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant for Windows 11
Microsoft Copilot will eventually bring ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat features to Windows 11 PCs, but you don’t have to wait that long to try a ChatGPT …
WhatsApp launches Chat Transfer feature between same operating systems
WhatsApp just made it easier to transfer your full chat history between the same operating systems if you have an Android phone and are upgrading …
Here’s why Google thinks its Gemini AI will surpass ChatGPT
In the rapidly evolving world of generative AI chatbots, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the AI bot to beat. That was the case even before OpenAI released …
I’m a longtime Mac user, but I’m so jealous of Windows 11’s ChatGPT Copilot
Generative AI software like ChatGPT and spatial computers like Vision Pro are the future. You might not see it immediately, but these nascent technologies will …
iOS 17 has a brilliant feature I need right now: It understands laundry icons on clothes
Apple released the first iOS 17 beta as soon as WWDC 2023 was over. But, unlike previous years, I didn’t hurry to get on the …
Apple stops signing iOS 16.5 after iOS 16.5.1 rollout
With iOS 16.5.1 now available, Apple stopped signing iOS 16.5. With that, you can no longer downgrade to older iOS 16 build versions – but …
Proton Pass is free, but I think the paid Plus version is the way to go
Swiss software developer Proton released another end-to-end encrypted product this week, and it’s the kind of app you should have installed on all your computers. …
Gentler Streak for Apple Watch now tracks 15 new workouts with major update
The 2022 Apple Watch App of the Year and 2023 Apple Design Award finalist Gentler Streak has now been updated. With version 3.2, the fitness …
iOS 17 adds new mental health features, here’s how to take advantage
With iOS 17, Apple is taking a more prominent approach to mental health awareness. The company is adding ways to understand your feelings and to …
Podcast app Stitcher is shutting down, leaving less choice for listeners
We can all see where the podcasting industry is going, and it’s likely going to get down to another big three. On its support website, …
iOS 16.6: Everything new in the latest iPhone update
By the end of May, Apple released iOS 16.5. Just after that, the company seeded the first beta of iOS 16.6. As it seems this …
Proton Pass password manager launches with a deal that’s just too good to pass up
Proton’s new Proton Pass password manager app caught my attention as soon as the Swiss company unveiled the new service in its growing portfolio of …
Stardew Valley might give Apple Arcade the boost it needs
Apple Arcade is about to get one of the most celebrated games of recent years: Stardew Valley. As noted by The Verge, alongside this legendary …
