Apple has developed a new augmented reality headset called the Apple Vision Pro that promises an enhanced experience. The gadget is controller-free, opting for eyes, hands, and voice commands to run the many functions of it. Once users place the device on their heads, they can browse apps by just …
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FaceTime Video Voicemail and More New Features Coming to Apple iOS 17
Apple introduces iOS 17, which includes various improvements and new features. On Monday, Apple announced its new iOS feature that includes new safety options, a built-in journaling app, a new nightstand mode, redesigned contact cards, better auto-correct and voice transcription, and live voicemail. Users’ contact book also receives an upgrade …
Read More »Apple Introduces Feature That’ll Send Messages Using Your Own Voice
Apple has found a way to use AI for good by incorporating a feature that allows people who are losing their speech to have their iPhones read text messages in their voice. The feature works in two parts. The first is Live Speech. This allows users to type out whatever …
Read More »Apple & Google Will Now Alert Android When An Airtag Is Near
Airtag stalking has become such a concern that Apple and Google are coming together to combat this malicious use of the device. Initially designed to help people keep track of their valuables, stalkers quickly turned to the device to keep up with their victims. In January 2022, Ohio resident Heidi …
Read More »NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Distribute Over 500 Free Apple AirTags To Curb Car Theft
On Sunday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that he would give out free Apple AirTags to curb car thefts in the city. The mayor referred to the GPS tracking devices as “really amazing pieces of ingenuity,” and said that 500 of the devices, which a local group gave, will be …
Read More »Universal Music Group Urging Spotify and Apple to Block AI From Using Its Music
Universal Music Group is urging streaming services to block AI from using its music to train its technology. Recently the company sent out several takedown requests. “We will not hesitate to take steps to protect our rights and those of our artists,” Universal said. According to the Financial Times, Google …
Read More »Dole Introducing Its “Sweetest Pineapple Ever” Harvested In Costa Rica
As if pineapples aren’t already known for their sweetness, Dole Food Company is introducing its “sweetest pineapple ever.” The enhanced spiked fruit is not something Dole can offer on a regular basis. This naturally grown pineapple is only sprouted in Costa Rica under pristine conditions. The company will begin offering …
Read More »Texas Man Shoots And Kills Thief That Stole His Truck After Tracking Its Location With An Apple AirTag
The San Antonio Police Department is investigating after a man used an Apple AirTag to track his stolen vehicle and then killed the thief who stole it. Police received a report of a stolen truck around 1 p.m. on Wednesday from a residence on the city’s north side. Unbeknownst to the thief, …
Read More »Apple Announces Launch of Its Own Buy Now, Pay Later System
Apple is joining the buy now, pay later wave by testing its own payment plan system. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced the launch of Apple Pay Later. Customers will now be able to pay for goods in four installments. All four payments will be spread out over six weeks …
Read More »Apple IOS 16.4 Features Everything From New Emojis To Safari Web Notifications
Technology changes every day, making the world advance more and more. In its latest feature, Apple IOS 16.4 is answering all of the unanswered questions and bringing even more. Thus far, the features include 21 new emojis: shaking head, pink heart, blue heart, gray heart, donkey, moose, black bird, goose, …
Read More »State Department Grapples With “Unprecedented Demand” For Passports
Now that travel is back thriving, it has become an issue to meet the demands it brings, including passport demands. The U.S. State Department struggles with an “unprecedented demand” for passports as Americans return to traveling post-COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday. “We’re getting 500,000 applications …
Read More »Apple Officially Selling Discounted Refurbished iPhone 13s
Apple is known for exceeding the max when it comes to new phones and gadgets. The retailer wants to add some refurbished phones to the lineup. To be clear, refurbished Apple products mean the tech brand thoroughly cleans the products, tests them, then repackages each preowned product to sell. Some …
Read More »Senator Urging That TikTok Be Removed From Apple and Google App Stores
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have targeted Apple and Google for their support of TikTok. On Thursday, Senator Michael Bennet wrote to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai urging them to remove TikTok from their respective app stores, citing concerns about the company’s data handling practices. “Like most social …
Read More »Exercise Program Designed Around Beyonce’s Music Coming to Apple Fitness+
On Thursday, Apple announced that Beyonce was the newest celebrity featured in the Apple Fitness+ Artist Spotlight series. Starting Monday, January 9, the Beyoncé-inspired exercises will be accessible through the Fitness app. The app will feature seven specifically tailored cycling, dancing, HIIT, pilates, strength, treadmill, and yoga workouts that will use …
Read More »Apple Music Introduces New Karaoke Feature, ‘Apple Music Sing’
Get those vocals ready. Apple is launching a new karaoke feature for its users. On Wednesday, the tech company announced in a press release that it’s creating a new karaoke feature that allows users to sing along to their favorite songs. According to the company’s website, Apple Music Sing will …
Read More »Class Action Lawsuit Says Apple AirTags Allowed Men to Stalk & Harass Ex-Partners
Two women have filed lawsuits against Apple after they were stalked by exes using the company’s controversial AirTags. On Monday, the class action lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco federal court on behalf of Lauren Hughes and “Jane Doe.” Both women claim that the device Apple has called “Stalker-Proof,” …
Read More »Elon Musk Alleges Apple “Threatened to Withhold” Twitter From its App Store
Things involving Twitter seem to have been in disarray since Elon Musk officially acquired the company for $44 billion in October. Monday, the platform’s new CEO claimed Apple has “threatened” to withhold Twitter from its iOS app store. “Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but …
Read More »Apple iPhones to Switch to USB-C Chargers by 2024
Upcoming iPhones will all use USB-C chargers, a decision that Apple is not exactly happy about. The company confirmed the switch during Tuesday’s Journal’s Tech Live event. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s worldwide marketing chief, explained that the company was being forced to switch the chargers by the European Union. EU lawmakers …
Read More »Apple iPhone In Original, Sealed Packaging Expected to Go for Over $30,000 At Sunday Auction
An extremely rare iPhone has hit the auction circuit, and Apple fans are lining up to get their hands on it. The original 8GB iPhone debuted in June 2007 but has not been seen much in the years to follow as Apple continuously released updated versions of the phone. However, …
Read More »New Apple Crash Detection Feature Calls 911 When Users Ride Roller Coasters
An Apple glitch is annoying 911 operators everywhere by dialing the emergency number during roller coaster rides. The phone manufacturer may have to go back to the drawing board to modify a safety element that is doing its job a little too well. All iPhone 14’s come with the new …
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