Apple reportedly plans to use next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to highlight its on-device AI capabilities as a competitive advantage, drawing on 15 years of custom silicon expertise to make the case for running AI models locally rather than in the cloud. People familiar with Apple’s plans speak to The information say the company should show how chips designed for iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs give it an edge in processing AI queries directly on devices. Although cloud-based processing will still be necessary for complex queries, Apple will position local inference as a cost-effective, privacy-preserving alternative to the massive…
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Apple plans sweeping AI-driven upgrades to its Camera and Photos apps in iOS 27, Bloomberg» reports Mark Gurman. The report offers a first look at the appearance of several major iOS 27 features that Apple plans to announce at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8. Bloomberg and people say they know Apple’s plans. The Camera app is set to benefit from a dedicated Siri mode, positioned alongside existing options such as Photo and Video. Gurman reports that this feature would replace the current visual intelligence experience, allowing users to photograph objects and have them analyzed by a third-party AI…
HDMI cables connect devices like game consoles and Blu-ray players to TVs, computers, and projectors. They transfer images from one source to another, allowing viewers to access content from another source. There are plenty of options to choose from, including the best HDMI cables on the market. If you need to display the same image from one source on multiple displays, you will also need an HDMI splitter and an additional HDMI cable for each additional display. It’s important to understand that HDMI splitters serve a very specific purpose and cannot help you if you are trying to open multiple…
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is my favorite companion for strength training and, above all, for outdoor running workouts. I’ve worn an Apple Watch for years now and have become very fond of the many features Apple offers runners to get the most out of their exercise. On top of that, the AI models give me additional information about my training by analyzing my run, in addition to the very useful information I get from apps like Gentler Streak and The Outsiders. That said, if you own an Apple Watch, you probably use or could use several features on a…
iOS 27 camera app to get “Siri” mode with nutrition label scanning Apple plans to integrate Apple Intelligence and Siri into more of its iOS 27 apps, including the Camera app, Bloomberg reports. The iOS 27 Camera app will include a dedicated Siri mode, available alongside the existing Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama modes. In Siri mode, the existing Camera app’s shutter button will feature the Apple Intelligence logo, letting users know… Apple to pay $250 million to settle class-action lawsuit over Siri feature delay Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of false advertising…
This is part of Amazon’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon across its operations in the coming years. Amazon Japan has started using the country’s iconic bullet trains to move packages between facilities in different regions. The company said its partnership with Japan Railway was part of its efforts to reduce both delivery times and carbon dioxide emissions. Japan’s Shinkansen can reach speeds of up to 200 mph and can cut travel times, for example, from Tokyo to Osaka, from about 8 hours to two and a half hours. They also run on electricity supplied by an overhead electrical system. In 2019,…
A headphone jack is the female connector into which the male headphone plug fits. It’s the circular hole you’ll notice on the side of your laptop or tablet, on the front or back of your AV receiver or gaming console, and even on your musical instrument or video camera. The old headphone jack is less common on smartphones these days, as very few of them still have it. Instead, we encourage you to use USB-C wireless or wired headphones (or with an adapter). But a headphone cable is still widely used with laptops, tablets, and other devices, most commonly…
Amazon is acquiring Apple satellite provider Globalstar and has reached a deal to take over Apple’s stake in the satellite company. According to an FCC filing noted by PCMagAmazon launches merger structure. It will create a new subsidiary called Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II to absorb Globalstar’s operations, and then the new subsidiary will acquire Apple’s equity. Apple owns 20% equity and 20% voting rights in Globalstar Licensee LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar that operates the satellite system that provides satellite connectivity to iPhone users in the United States. Apple invested $450 million in Globalstar in 2022 to finance the construction…
The benefits of making payments with Apple Pay are numerous. Aside from making the payment process quick and easy, Apple Pay is also a fairly secure payment option. However, even if you already use this payment method, you may not take full advantage of it. There are many Apple Pay features that you may not use simply because you’re not familiar with them. Keep in mind that using Apple Pay doesn’t just save you time. It can also help you protect your funds and financial information in various circumstances. For example, by using Apple Pay’s Tap to Pay features, you…
Starting today, you’ll notice a brand-new home screen when you turn on your Roku TV or Roku streaming device. Roku is calling this its “biggest update in over a decade,” and for good reason. Before that, Roku’s latest update fixed a speed issue and slightly improved the streaming experience; many of the company’s updates have been similarly modest over the years. Roku’s new home screen, however, is a major overhaul. The revamped home screen puts your most-used apps front and center with the Quick Access feature. The system determines which apps to put in place using AI to learn your…