Video chat with a ChatGPT-powered digital avatar with this free iPhone app
As entertaining, informative, and occasionally frightening as a conversation with an AI chatbot can be, it’s still just text on a screen. But what if …
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Reddit makes it easier to share posts on Instagram Stories, messaging apps, and more
Reddit announced major updates and new tools for sharing posts on other social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday. The developers explain that previously …
iOS 16.5 beta 4 now available to developers as WWDC keynote nears
A week after seeding the last beta, Apple just released iOS 16.5 beta 4 to developers. This new test version comes a day after the …
Stop using these passwords right now, as they can be cracked in under a second
Ahead of World Password Day, NordPass released the most common passwords on the internet in 2022. What’s interesting about this study is that 83% of …
Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted tracking with AirTag and other accessories
Today, Apple and Google announced an initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking with AirTag and other item-tracker accessories that will work between …
Pixel 7a rumored to be Google’s last A-series smartphone
The Pixel 7a that Google will unveil in a few days will be one of the most exciting mid-range handsets of 2023. But if one …
Safari retakes second place in global browser market share, but Edge is close behind
Last year, Microsoft Edge surpassed Safari as the second most popular desktop browser. Now, new data from Statcounter shows that Apple’s browser has finally regained …
14-inch iPad Pro tipped to feature powerful M3 Pro chip
A leaker said a few days ago that Apple is working on a 14.1-inch iPad Pro to run a special version of iPadOS 17. The …
AI created a new Star Wars movie in the style of Wes Anderson and I wish it was real
There’s been a lot to check out in the world of generative AI recently. Swag Pope and former President Donald Trump getting arrested come to …
BeReal launches RealPeople, a feed of famous people ‘being real’
BeReal, the social media company focused on authenticity, is launching a feed dedicated to famous people. In a blog post, the company announced RealPeople, a …
Apple’s new Savings account might have already crossed $1 billion in deposits
Apple Savings may have just launched a couple of weeks ago, but that hasn’t stopped people from dumping a ton of money into it already. …
The Google Pixel’s May software update is here and it’s all about the bug fix
Google has released its May software update for its Pixel phones and this one addresses one performance issue and another bug fix. In a support …
Mastodon is trying to make it easier to, well, actually sign up for Mastodon
If you tried to sign up for Mastodon before today and gave up, you might have an easier go of it this time. In a …
First Apple Store ever is relocating and getting a huge redesign
Twenty-two years ago, Apple opened its first Apple Store, which was located in Washington, D.C. Now, its Tysons Corner Store is getting a modern renovation …
iOS 16.4.1 gets Rapid Security Response update that you should install immediately
Apple has just released a Rapid Security Responses update for iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1. These mid-cycle versions don’t offer new features but deliver “important …
iPhone’s Dynamic Island might come to iPad and Mac, leaker claims
The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island was an immediate hit last year. It’s a software feature that changed the narrative about Apple’s new notch replacement. …
Godfather of AI quits Google to warn us of the dangers of products like ChatGPT
Regarded as the godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton left Google last week so he can speak freely about the dangers of generative AI products like …
Top Apple leaker says 15-inch MacBook Air to be announced at WWDC
In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said the long-awaited 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip would be announced at WWDC 2023. After …
Google’s Pixel Fold has huge bezels – stop freaking out about it
We’re just 10 days away from Google’s big I/O 2023 event, where the company will take the wraps off the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold. …
NYPD gave out 500 free Apple AirTag trackers in car theft crackdown
The Association for a Better New York (ABNY) is donating 500 AirTags so the NYPD can distribute them to car owners to help prevent car …
watchOS 10 said to get major Home Screen redesign with widgets
A few weeks ago, an anonymous leaker said Apple was preparing a new Home Screen for Apple Watch owners with watchOS 10. Now, Bloomberg‘s Mark …
iOS 17 to finally deliver the Wallet app redesign I’ve been waiting for
The Wallet app is arguably one of the most used iPhone apps, assuming you’ve configured Apple Pay on your devices. On top of mobile payments, …
How to hard reset an iPhone with the Home button or Face ID
Sometimes, your iPhone will not work as expected, and it might be impossible to restart it to ensure everything is okay. In times like these, …
How to find which apps are draining your iPhone or Android battery
Every year, new iPhone and Android smartphones launch with various innovations to improve battery life. Since internal space is at a premium, battery capacity does …
Here’s why tvOS 17 will be bad news for Apple TV users
tvOS 17 should be previewed in a few weeks during Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote. I said “should” because Apple has not uttered a single word …
How to use Google Maps to measure the distance between any two places
Google Maps is easily one of the must-have mobile apps that you need to install when setting up a new phone, whether it’s iPhone or …
How to find a lost iPhone, AirPods, and more with Apple’s Find My app
Find My is Apple’s app and network that you can use to find Apple and third-party devices. You can also use the same app to …
How to print in black and white on a Mac
It’s 2023, and it should be easy by now to print black and white documents from a Mac. In this guide, you’ll learn how to …
Hidden iPhone menu lets you change settings just for certain apps you choose
Recently, we showed you a hidden iPhone lock button trick that might turn out to be a game-changer for your regular iPhone experience. It’s all …
ChatGPT-powered Chatty Cat app for Mac brings AI to pets
Unlike other ChatGPT-powered apps or extensions, Chatty Cat brings six different pets to interact with you throughout the day. According to developer Ben Harraway, these …
