Apple could eventually create a direct competitor to OpenClaw, an agentic AI system capable of autonomously operating software on behalf of the user, Bloomberg» Mark Gurman believes. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman says he expects Apple to develop a system capable of fully exploiting iPhone, iPad and Mac software on behalf of the user. This prediction follows comments made by Mike Rockwell, Apple’s Siri engineering chief, following last week’s WWDC keynote. Rockwell appeared to leave the door open to expanding Siri beyond its current capabilities, describing the new engine underpinning the assistant as “a completely modern architecture” built…
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Stefanus Adrian/Shutterstock The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro rival the Apple AirPods Pro 3 in terms of audio quality, but their longevity isn’t often compared. While Apple AirPods can last between 2-3 years, with regular use, can Samsung of course give Apple a run for its money? According to owners, how long do Samsung Galaxy Buds typically last? Surprisingly, Samsung Galaxy Buds last an average of 2-3.5 years. Outliers exist, however. A user removed 7 years from the original version of Galaxy Buds. Some commenters shared similar experiences, saying they…
KPsquared/Shutterstock Look through a list of speakers and you’ll quickly notice that many models – from large, bulky towers to sleek, modern bookshelf speakers – have holes in the back. Although sealed enclosures exist, variants with this opening seem to be much more common. Why is this so? Why do the speakers have a hole in the back? In short, these holes are called ports. Think of them as tuned openings that allow air to flow in and out of the enclosure while the woofer operates, boosting low frequencies and…
José Adorno/BGR If you usually record meetings, create online content (whether podcasts, videos for social media, etc.), you may be wondering how to get the best audio recording on an iPhone. While Apple has really improved the ability to record better audio directly from your phone thanks to machine learning and its own speaker, the company is also making it even better if you use EarPods or AirPods. However, the general consensus, especially if you’re truly looking for the best audio recording possible, is to use a third-party app and…
Believe it or not, your old iPod may still be able to connect to Apple Music. However, what you might consider old might be the iPod Classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle. However, none of the older iPods support Apple Music, not even most iPod touch models. To enjoy Apple Music in 2026, iPod touch users running iOS 10 or later software can enjoy this streaming service. In other words, only the iPod touch 6, released in 2015, and the iPod touch 7, in 2019, can access the platform. Although Apple doesn’t mention the…
Miloscirkovic/Getty Images As the pressure on streaming services to make money intensifies, a new “feature” has proliferated among a few popular options over the past couple of years. It started with Netflix in 2023, when it imposed restrictions that required users to update their household to confirm that their account wasn’t being used in multiple locations. Disney, HBO, and Peacock have all implemented the same feature in various capacities. The whole “upgrade your home” system aims to ensure that the business generates the maximum revenue. When you select a new…
Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock In 2011, Apple introduced Siri, its intelligent assistant that responds to users by audibly answering their questions. Siri launched with the iPhone 4S alongside the release of iOS 5. At the time, Siri was among the first iterations of voice assistant technology on smartphones, and since its release, several more have been developed. With so many other voice-controlled assistants and AI tools available in our lives today, Siri may be a tool of the past. Siri is only available on Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads. These…
José Adorno/BGR The Apple TV is one of those Apple devices that no one really needs, especially in 2026, but it makes the experience of watching TV that much better. Still owning the Apple TV 3, a first generation Apple TV 4K, and the 2022 Apple TV 4K, I can say that all of these models last quite a long time, but I’m not the only one who supports this, as Apple TV owners on Reddit say that these set-top boxes can last a good 10 years. In the end,…
Photoschmidt/Shutterstock When it comes to headphone cosmetics, we’d say there’s no design more iconic than Apple’s AirPods. The sleek white surfaces, lower parts of the buds, and pocket-sized charging case are all Apple staples, as is the hidden LED indicator you’ll find on the latter. The small light displays different colors and strobe patterns to indicate charging and connectivity status, but if the LED repeatedly flashes green, it means your charging case can’t detect one or both of your AirPods. Rest assured, this doesn’t mean your AirPods are about to…
Pascal Huot/Shutterstock Take a look at the specs of current noise-canceling over-ear headphones, like the AirPods Max 2, and you might be impressed. Featuring complex chips, these devices provide real-time equalizer and can digitally block external noise. One of the biggest points of criticism is their weight — yet the 13.6-ounce AirPods Max 2 only seems heavy until you consider that the first earbuds weighed around 10 pounds. Invented by Ezra Gilliland in 1881, these monstrosities had little to do with music. What we call the “Gilliland harness” was mostly…