With less than three months to go until the iPhone 16 comes out, there’s a report detailing Apple’s purported chip orders with TSMC for the new series. Apparently, Apple is preparing for a massive upgrade this year. It’s looking to sell up to 100 million iPhone 16 units combined.Apple Intelligence is seen as a big…
For some reason, Google moved up this year’s Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we’ll get the Pixel 9 phones in mid-August. I can think of several reasons the move makes sense. For starters, Android 15 should be available in August, so why not have it debut alongside four new Pixel…
Pixel 9 hands-on video just appeared 6 weeks too early Read More »
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 sorts of apps. We’re also witnessing the early days of personal AI assistants that do more than just answer questions. They can control various app features on phones and computers.But…
Fluid AI Assistant is so much better than ChatGPT in one key way Read More »
Later this year, Apple is expected to start upgrading its AirPods lineup with 4th-generation earbuds and a USB-C version of AirPods Max. While AirPods Pro is expected to get new features in 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that a 2026 iteration could be an even bigger update that’s all about improving Apple Vision Pro.In a…
Next-gen AirPods could be all about making Apple Vision Pro better Read More »
Picture this scenario: the newest iPhone just launched, and you’re waiting for it to be delivered to your door on the late-September release date, but the web is already talking about next year’s iPhone and its supposedly impressive specs and features.This happened more than once in recent years, with the iPhone 16 being an example.…
Of course the iPhone 17 and iOS 19 are already in development Read More »
Apple has started expanding the Vision Pro’s reach, with several Asian countries receiving the spatial computer last week. A few European markets are about to get the same treatment, marking the Vision Pro’s big push beyond the US. But the spatial computer is far from becoming a best-selling device.The $3,500 starting price is the most…
Apple’s next Vision Pro might be cheaper because of this compromise Read More »
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 Apple can’t afford to charge a subscription fee for the service. I did mention one exception that would have me gladly pay for AI access: A smarter Siri that works…
Apple Intelligence is free, but premium AI features may need a paid subscription Read More »
Apple is expected to release the first beta version of its Apple Intelligence platform as soon as this month. Starting with selected iPhone, Mac, and iPad models, this will be the company’s moment to show how its large language models can compete with OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other players while focusing on on-device processing.For…
The device that needs Apple Intelligence the most won’t get it Read More »
With the iPhone 16 expected to launch in a few months, a new rumor reveals that its battery life could be one of its strongest selling points. According to top insider Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to adopt a stainless steel case for the iPhone’s battery, which would allow for five to 10% higher cell density.…
iPhone 16 battery leak reveals two big improvements Read More »
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 the iOS 18 beta cycle and its upcoming public testing version, it’s safer to assume that the next big update iPhone users will get is iOS 17.6.At the moment, iOS…
iOS 17.6 beta 2 now available with hidden iPhone features in the code Read More »
