Apple recently confirmed the delay of the new “more personalized” Siri, which was teased last year at WWDC 2024. And while we argue about whether Apple Intelligence can become as good as other AI tools, Siri still struggles to answer a simple question like “what month is it?” more…
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Siri launched on the iPhone 4S all the way back in 2011, and yet it still struggles to answer some of the most basic questions. Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber today highlighted a recent post from a Reddit user who asked Siri what month it is, only for Siri to respond that it does not understand.
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We’ve been talking a lot about the rumored “HomePad,” a device that combines both the functionality of a HomePod and an iPad. However, Apple still has plans to update its HomePods – especially the HomePod mini. Here’s a recap of all the latest rumors about the HomePod mini 2. more…
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The U.S. Department of Justice recently cracked down on an international crime ring that targeted expensive electronics like the iPhone, with the workings of the complex crime system detailed in a report from The Wall Street Journal. Thirteen members of an international network worked to steal FedEx shipments of iPhones from people’s porches, using automated
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iOS 18.4 will be released to iPhone users in just a few weeks. If you aren’t running the beta, you might have missed what’s new. Here’s an overview of four new features coming to your iPhone with iOS 18.4 next month… more…
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Apple has been facing scrutiny in Brazil over the App Store. Earlier this month, a Brazilian court ruled that Apple would have 90 days to allow sideloading on iOS for iPhone users in Brazil – but things are about to change. That’s because another judge has now ruled that Apple won’t have to implement the
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Apple introduced satellite connectivity for iPhones back in 2022, and since then, satellite messaging options have become the new must-have feature for carriers and other smartphone manufacturers. Verizon today announced the launch of its satellite-based text service, which is available for select Android smartphone users through a partnership with Skylo. Skylo uses licensed mobile satellite
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Apple spent many years developing the technology behind its new C1 modem. But before the iPhone 16e’s launch, expectations were that Apple’s C1 would trail Qualcomm’s own 5G modem—at least in this first version. A just-published study of real-world findings, however, tells a different story. more…
Apple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarks Read More »
While Anker is known for a broad array of charging accessories, the Anker Prime family features some of the company’s most advanced technology and feature sets to deliver a premium experience. I’ve been testing out a few Anker Prime travel accessories over the past few months, including some of Anker’s most compact yet powerful multi-port
Media platform Plex today announced that it is raising prices for the Plex Pass subscription service, marking the first price increase that Plex has introduced in a decade. Starting on April 29, the Plex Pass will cost $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year, with a lifetime purchase option available for $249.99. Right now, the
