Posts about "Apple"

In a move raising questions about privacy and ethical technology use, Apple has removed ICE tracking apps that shared real-time location data about ICE agents. This action highlights the complexities at the intersection of tech and regulation.

In a significant breakthrough against robocalls, Apple and Google have launched free tools for iPhones and Android devices that effectively screen incoming calls from unknown numbers, addressing a persistent nuisance for smartphone users.

Apple is poised to unveil a suite of new products, with significant updates to the Apple TV 4K, integrating the powerful A17 Pro chip and enhanced AI capabilities, indicating a bold step forward in the company's streaming and smart home devices.

In a strategic pivot, Apple shifts focus from updating its Vision Pro headset to developing advanced AI-powered smart glasses, signaling a significant move towards wearable AI technology.

A team of former Apple staff members who contributed to the development of SwiftUI has unveiled Bitrig, a novel iPhone app capable of creating functional SwiftUI applications through voice or text input. This innovative approach employs 'vibe coding,' a method popularized by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, leveraging large language models to transform spoken ideas into software code.

Apple's release of iOS 26 introduces a groundbreaking AI-enhanced search capability in Apple Maps, allowing users to conduct complex, natural-language queries and redefine their navigation experience.

In a recent legal dispute, OpenAI has countered claims made by Elon Musk's xAI regarding Apple's alleged preferential treatment of ChatGPT. OpenAI describes these allegations as unfounded, suggesting that xAI's assertions of a monopoly in prompt integration on Apple's platform are baseless.

Epic Games claims a marked improvement in user retention rates following Apple's introduction of a new installation process for third-party apps. The changes, influenced by the EU's Digital Markets Act, have reportedly led to a 60% decrease in user drop-offs for Epic's popular game, Fortnite.

Apple has voiced concerns about the EU's Digital Markets Act, claiming that the legislation is causing delays in the release of new iPhone and AirPods features in Europe. The company argues that the DMA poses privacy and security challenges, hindering its ability to deploy updates such as iPhone mirroring and AirPods live translation.

Apple is gearing up for a significant product release cycle featuring M5-powered MacBook Pros and Airs, advanced monitors, and updated iPads. The release is slated between late this year and early next year, as revealed in a Bloomberg report.