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Earlier today we told you that Apple will kickoff WWDC 2024 on June 10th and the developer conference will run through the 14th of that month. While Bloomberg is doubling down on the idea that we will see the most ambitious iOS update in history, the company also says that one new feature that everyone expected, a native generative chatbot for iOS 18, isn’t in the works.While there have been rumors suggesting that Apple would be adding a chatbot like Gemini or ChatGPT to iOS 18, it seems that Apple’s AI initiative will first deal with helping iPhone users perform…
Google is finally rolling out Gemini, its conversational AI model, directly into the Google Messages app for select beta testers. This limited rollout confirms previous leaks and APK teardowns promising this integration would arrive soon.In case you have somehow missed it, Gemini is an advanced large language model (LLM) developed by Google AI. Think of it as a super-smart chatbot capable of understanding natural language and responding in a remarkably helpful way. Gemini can brainstorm ideas, generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way, even if they are open-ended, challenging,…
Imagine checking out how much your next payment to T-Mobile will be at the end of this month via AutoPay and the amount staring you in the face is $78,240.61. That is what happened to the father of a Reddit subscriber with the username Zolsoh, who shared an image of the family’s monthly T-Mobile bill as it appeared on the carrier’s app. Apparently, the family just came back from vacation and got hit by roaming charges. Under certain circumstances, T-Mobile charges subscribers as much as $15,000/GB for roamingHere’s the deal. If you are not on a plan with Simple Global,…
Google just announced a significant upgrade for its Google Chat app, with the introduction of voice messages on mobile devices. This a highly anticipated feature that has been present in other chat applications for some time.There are times when typing out a message simply isn’t the most efficient option, and this is where voice messages have come in to fill that gap. Using voice messages, particularly when on the go, offer several advantages. Aside from the obvious time-saving benefits, voice messages can also be extremely helpful when the nuances and tone of the message are important to keep intact. Additionally,…
Circle Monday, June 10th on your calendar. That is when Apple will kick off a very important event: WWDC 2024. The conference will be free for all developers and they will get to view the Keynote at Apple Park. During the keynote, we expect to hear all about Apple’s new AI initiative which could include some big changes for digital assistant Siri. Developers attending the event will also have access to Apple experts.Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, said today, “We’re so excited to connect with developers from around the world for an extraordinary week of technology…
Google hasn’t been shy at all lately about experimenting with the interface of its note-taking app, Google Keep. Just last week, we reported on a floating navigation bar that was being tested in Keep for new note creation, similar to the design used in Google Chat. However, it looks like now Google is experimenting with yet another way to input your notes.As reported by TheSPAndroid, a fresh Google Keep update (version 5.24.112) brings another iteration of the new note button to light. Upon digging into the code for that version, it appears the floating navigation bar is a thing of the…
If you’re a Google Messages user with multiple Google accounts linked to your Android phone, you’ve probably experienced how seamless account-switching currently is within the app. However, switching accounts or opting to use Google Messages without a Google account altogether can lead to some unexpected limitations. Google appears ready to address that with a new warning that appears when you want to ditch the Google account login.Google Messages is rolling out a new feature in beta that clearly outlines which features you’ll lose when either signing out of your account or switching to a different Google account within the app.…
These kinds of models could help food and drink manufacturers develop new products or tweak existing recipes to better suit the tastes of consumers, which could help save a lot of time and money that would have gone into running trials. To train their AI models, the researchers spent five years chemically analyzing 250 commercial beers, measuring each beer’s chemical properties and flavor compounds—which dictate how it’ll taste. The researchers then combined these detailed analyses with a trained tasting panel’s assessments of the beers—including hop, yeast, and malt flavors—and 180,000 reviews of the same beers taken from the popular online…
With six months left to go until the rumored iPhone 16 launch, Apple has probably finalized the design of its new phones. Case makers have seemingly started making accessories for the phones and the dummy units used for testing them have leaked online.Images posted by leaker Majin Bu show us the differences in the designs of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be larger than the iPhone 15 Pro In the first two pictures, an iPhone 16 Pro dummy is seen alongside the iPhone 15 Pro. They seem to confirm the rumors that the said…
When Apple’s CEO Tim Cook went to China to open a new flagship store in Shanghai, he also used the time to make deals that will tailor the iPhone better to the Chinese market.Tim Cook lauded the local manufacturers that make the iPhone and its green manufacturing possible. He also promised that Apple will release the Vision Pro mixed reality headgear for the Chinese market as soon as this year.Apple’s all-important iPhone market share in China is on a downwards trend, eaten away by local competition and geopolitical considerations, so Tim Cook now aims to tailor the iPhone experience better…
If you like to follow the evolution of the smartphone market as a whole and the pecking order of vendors in the industry’s various segments and categories, you probably know that Samsung rules the global foldable chart with relative ease. But you may have also noticed that the company’s lead over its Chinese rivals has narrowed in recent quarters, with one analysis firm expecting to crown a new king as far as Q1 2024 sales are concerned.In addition to Huawei, brands like Honor, Oppo, and Vivo are insatiably eating away at Samsung’s market share too, and just in case you…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How Adobe’s bet on non-exploitative AI is paying off Since the beginning of the generative AI boom, there has been a fight over how large AI models are trained. In one camp sit tech companies such as OpenAI that claim it is “impossible” to train AI without copyrighted data. And in the other camp are artists who argue that AI companies have taken their intellectual property without consent or compensation. Adobe is pretty unusual in siding with the…
A few days ago, Amazon launched a good deal on one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers — the JBL Flip 6. The merchant still sells the item at a tempting 15% across all paintjobs. Does this offer tickle your fancy? Wait till you find out what Walmart’s got in store for you!The seller gives you an awesome 24% discount on the model in Black. As you can see, that’s a far better deal than what Amazon offers in terms of savings on the portable speaker. Then again, over at Walmart, you don’t have the freedom to pick whichever color…
Qualcomm introduces two new sound platforms: the Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and the Qualcomm S5 Gen 3. Right now, these are the most powerful platforms in their respective series, and will soon find their way to mid-tier (S3 Gen 3) and premium (S5 Gen 3) devices like earbuds, headphones, and speakers.It’s been less than a year since Qualcomm unveiled the S3 Gen 2 platform.Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 The Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 sound platform is meant to enrich the mid-tier segment. This platform supports 3rd party solutions from the Qualcomm Voice & Music Extension Program, an ecosystem of providers that…
The AI Act’s Impacts on Policy and RegulationsThe AI Act is here, and companies in the US and the UK will have to comply with it if they want to do business in the EU. I will be sitting down with Dragoș Tudorache, one of the key politicians behind the law, to walk you through what companies need to take into account right now. Venturing into AI OpportunityThe European startup scene has long played second fiddle to the US. But with the rise of open-source AI unicorn Mistral and others, hopes are rising that European startups could become more competitive…
Is the iPad a computer? What can you do with it? Can you do actual work on an iPad? My answer is yes, definitely; and I’ll tell you how you can get there, based on my years of experience with it.I’ve been using iPads to produce music and edit videos professionally, and I’ve always had fun doing so. But I’ll also include tips and apps I’ve found to be extremely helpful for any other kinds of creatives.So, we’re expecting new iPads, a new Magic Keyboard for iPad, and maybe even a new Apple Pencil to be announced sometime in the…