Jony Ive's design company LoveFrom is working with OpenAI to create a new computing device, funded by Ive, Emerson Collective, and private investors. The project has been in talks since last year, with SoftBank investing over $1 billion. The device aims to do more for users than traditional software.
2024-09-23 04:30:35 PM |
iPhone 16 Pro owners are experiencing issues with their touchscreen gestures, causing the screen to reject valid taps and swipes. The problem may be related to the new Camera Control feature. When the skin accidentally touches the area next to the Camera Control button, the screen becomes unresponsive until released, except for the home bar.
2024-09-23 12:50:51 PM |
Apple is working to deliver iOS 18.1 and 18.2 before the end of 2024, which will include major Apple Intelligence features such as a new Siri interface, Writing Tools, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and the Image Playground app. Mark Gurman, a reporter, reports that Apple is racing to complete the development of these features. The features were missing from the iPhone 16 launch, but are expected to be available soon.
2024-09-23 11:20:33 AM |
Apple has updated the AirPods, introducing AirPods 4 in two formats - with and without Active Noise Cancellation. The new design aims to make them more comfortable to wear, featuring a new acoustic architecture, personalized Spatial Audio, and an H2 chip. The AirPods 4 come in two price points: $129 for the standard model and $179 for the ANC model.
2024-09-23 11:20:33 AM |
Apple's iPhone battery capacities are measured in Milliamp Hours (mAh) or Watt Hours (Wh), with the original iPhone having a battery capacity of unknown specifications. The battery capacities of each iPhone model can be discovered by ripping the battery out of the phone and checking the specifications printed there. The iPhone 16 series has a battery capacity of unknown specifications.
2024-09-23 10:40:47 AM |
Apple held a launch event, known as Glowtime, earlier this month. The event was mildly disappointing, with the new iPhones being a cautious iteration, and the new AirPods not dropping the price below $100. The Apple Watch was redesigned, but its changes may not make a huge difference to the user experience.
2024-09-23 10:40:47 AM |
The Apple Watch Ultra is available for $449 in a refurbished model at Amazon, a $350 discount from its original price. The product was inspected, tested, and restored to its best condition, and can be returned within 365 days of receipt. The refurbished model is not new, but it is safe to purchase and comes with a return policy.
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Apple released macOS Sequoia, but several third-party security tools have reported issues with the new version. Security firm CrowdStrike has decided to hold off on support for the new OS, citing 'changes in the network stack'. Patrick Wardle of DoubleYou criticized Apple's approach, suggesting they should focus more on testing and less on marketing.
2024-09-20 04:41:08 PM |
Norton 360 for Mac review highlights a crisp and fast user interface, good performance and stability, and the ability to catch most malware. However, it lacks attention to detail, missing some malware and having issues with scanning .zip archives and creating initial backup sets. The program is priced at $49.99 for the first year and $119.99 annually for Norton 360 Deluxe with LifeLock, covering 5 devices.
2024-09-20 01:00:22 PM |
The author has decided to switch from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to an iPhone 16 Plus, citing that the Pro features are higher-end than they need. The main exclusive new features this year are Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps and slightly larger screens, which do not make the higher-end iPhones a must-have for the author.
2024-09-20 11:20:44 AM |