A new code leak of an early build of iOS 14 has revealed two new features that Apple is working on – a built-in translator for the Safari browser and support for Apple Pencil for websites in iPadOS 14. The features, if finished, will come to Apple users when iOS 14 is released during WWDC 2020 on June 22, 2020
In recent times, Apple has been buying AI and machine learning based startups in a bid to improve their own software. The latest company to be acquired by Apple is Waterloo, Ontario-based machine-learning startup called Inductiv Inc., whose engineers have joined Apple to work on improving services related to Siri.
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A few weeks back Government of India launched Aarogya Setu mobile app to limit the spread of COVID-19 to enable Bluetooth based contact tracing, mapping of likely hotspots, and dissemination of relevant information about COVID19. Continue reading “Indian government’s contact tracing app ‘Aarogya Setu’ source code is now open”
Apple could soon be expanding their health monitoring capable devices from their Apple Watch to include the Apple AirPods soon. A new report has surfaced today, claiming that Apple is working on incorporating an ambient light sensor into future designs of the AirPods, possibly for health monitoring reasons.
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Apple released iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 with new Memoji stickers, Files app iCloud Folder Sharing, Trackpad Support for iPad and more back in March. Now it has rolled out iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 updates after several beta releases. Apple said that the update will speed up access to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask and introduces an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls and includes bug fixes and other improvements. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 with exposure Notification API, face mask detection for faster unlock process and more”
Similar to how Apple’s (Product) Red devices directly support programs to treat HIV/ AIDS, Apple has introduced new Pride Edition band and face collection for the Apple Watch, in support of LGBTQ organizations around the world. The Pride Edition Watch faces will come along with the watchOS 6.2.5 update that brings other improvements, bugs fixes, etc.
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In the latest development, Apple has said that it’s reopening around 25 stores across the US and 12 stores in Canada this week. It’s worth mentioning that around 100 Apple stores have been already reopened to customers across the globe. However, some stores will offer only curbside or storefront service. Continue reading “Apple to reopen its stores in US and Canada next week amid COVID-19 outbreak”
Rumors of Apple developing a new AR product called Glasses have been leaking for a few years now. The latest rumours suggest that the Apple Glasses will be announced sometime during 2021, with the device going on sale in early 2021. The product will have a sleek, lightweight design and will have a custom UI developed by Apple called “Starboard”.
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Not so long ago, the Cupertino giant Apple has confirmed the acquisition of virtual reality company NextVR. For the uninitiated, NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences. Continue reading “Apple acquires virtual reality startup NextVR”
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TMSC) has announced its intention to build and operate a $12 billion advanced semiconductor facility in Arizona, the United States. Notably, the construction is planned to start in 2021 with production targeted to begin in 2024. Continue reading “Taiwan chip maker TSMC to build $12 billion worth chip factory in Arizona”
Back in 2019, Apple introduced Apple News+, a subscription service that lets you access magazines and other paywalled content from new sites. In the latest development, Apple is planning to produce the audio version of Apple News+ stories alongside the regular article. Continue reading “Apple plans to add audio version of articles to Apple News+”
Apple introduced the new iPhone SE last month priced starting at Rs. 42500. Few days back it also announced limited period offer for HDFC Bank cards making the effective price Rs. 38,900 after Rs. 3600 cashback. Today Flipkart has confirmed that it will sell the phone starting from May 20th at 12PM. Apple supplier Redington already confirmed that the phone will be available in 3500+ retail locations across India so the phone should also be available from Authorized Apple resellers on the same day. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2020 will go on sale in India on Flipkart from May 20”
Apple has announced a new update to the popular sound editing app, Logic Pro X 10.5, with a bunch of new features for sound designers. These include Live Loops, Remix FX, Sampler and Quick Sampler, Beat Creation, Logic Remote and more.
There have been quite a few leaks regarding an over-the-ear premium headphone from Apple recently. New detail have now surfaced for the device, apparently called the “AirPods Studio”, including the specifications of the headphone and the various features it will offer.
Apple introduced the new iPhone SE last month priced starting at Rs. 42500. Today it has announced a limited period offer for HDFC Bank cards that will let them get the phone effectively at Rs. 38,900 after Rs. 3600 cashback. The 128GB version costs Rs. 44,200 and 256GB storage version at Rs. 54700, after the Rs. 3600 cashback under the offer compared to Rs. 47,800 and Rs. 58,300 price tag effectively. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2020 will be available in India at an effective price of Rs. 38900 with HDFC cashback offer”
