Google and Samsung just launched AI features that Apple couldn’t with Siri

Google and Samsung just launched AI features that Apple couldn't with Siri

Google just announced that Gemini will soon be able to take care of some multi-step tasks on your phone, like ordering food or hailing a car, starting with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and the just-announced Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. It all sounds a bit like the features Apple announced for Siri at its … Read more

Apple’s new age verification tools block minors from downloading apps where required by law

Apple's new age verification tools block minors from downloading apps where required by law

Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new age verification requirements in many regions, and on Tuesday the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age obligations under upcoming US and regional laws, including Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah and Louisiana.” One … Read more

Apple is rolling out age verification tools globally to comply with a growing network of child safety laws | TechCrunch

Apple is rolling out age verification tools globally to comply with a growing network of child safety laws | TechCrunch

Apple is launching new tools to comply with the growing number of age verification laws in the US and abroad. As part of the changes, Apple will block downloads of 18+-rated apps in Brazil, Australia and Singapore, while introducing additional features to comply with laws in the US states of Utah and Louisiana. The company … Read more

Apple will soon make (some) Mac Minis in the US

Apple will soon make (some) Mac Minis in the US

Apple is set to move some of its Mac Mini production to the U.S. as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ease the Trump administration’s push for domestic investment. Production is scheduled to begin later this year in North Houston, Texas, at the Foxconn factory where Apple’s AI servers are currently being assembled. “Apple … Read more

Apple launches new ‘Sales Coach’ app.

Apple launches new 'Sales Coach' app.

Apple today introduced the new Sales Coach app for iPhone and iPad, replacing the former SEED app. Designed for Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) employees, Sales Coach provides training resources and information useful for selling Apple devices. Sales Coach is available to ‌Apple Store‌ and AASP employees worldwide and was released by … Read more

Apple is sending developers the second beta versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Apple is sending developers the second beta versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Apple today released the second beta versions of the upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing, with the software coming a week after Apple deployed the first beta versions. Registered developers can download beta versions from the Settings app on their iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and … Read more

Apple’s latest AirTags are already on sale if you’re looking to upgrade

Apple's latest AirTags are already on sale if you're looking to upgrade

Less than a month after their debut Second generation Apple AirTags they already receive the first discount. Right now, Costco members can buy five location trackers for $99.99 ($29 off) either online or in-store, bringing the price of each tracker down to around $20 each. If you don’t already belong to Costco, you can still … Read more

Apple releases second beta versions of watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4

Apple releases second beta versions of watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4

Apple today released the second beta versions of the upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas to developers for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the first beta versions. Software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and since this is a developer beta, a free … Read more

The makers of Dark Sky have a new weather app that shares several forecasts

The makers of Dark Sky have a new weather app that shares several forecasts

After selling their popular weather app to Apple in March 2020, where some of its core features were incorporated into Apple Weather, the creators of Dark Sky left Apple to create another alternative. Their new app, called Acme Weather, embraces the fact that forecasts will never be completely accurate, as it provides both a main … Read more

The iPhone 18 Pro revives a feature Samsung dropped years ago

The iPhone 18 Pro revives a feature Samsung dropped years ago

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max are expected to resurrect the main feature of Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones that were discontinued years ago, according to many rumors. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to have a significantly improved main camera with variable aperture. Aperture is an opening … Read more