Apple was rumored to be working on an AI health service, but that was abandoned well before the iOS 27 beta was released. This could resurface in the future, but for now, the update contains a handful of health and fitness changes. Design Apple has redesigned the Browse section of the Health app and now uses a card-style interface instead of a list. It’s more colorful and easier to see the different categories. The app also has a single bottom navigation bar that incorporates a search/browse button, instead of a separate search button. Visual intelligence Visual Intelligence has a new…
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Apple software engineering chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak spoke with Mostly Human after WWDC, discussing changes to Siri in iOS 27, Apple’s vision for AI, new child safety protections, and much more. Apple decided to offer an AI utility, not an AI companion. When asked if users could create an AI boyfriend or girlfriend with the new Siri, Federighi said absolutely no. Siri is supposed to help, and Apple didn’t want to focus on engagement like other AI companies. From Federighi: Quite the contrary, because as you may know, if you use a lot of existing chatbots,…
I viewfinder/Shutterstock In 2026, finding a way to communicate with someone is not difficult. Even from an Apple Watch, it is possible to send messages or make phone calls depending on your configuration. However, there is a rather clever way to communicate through an Apple Watch, although reports indicate that Apple may have removed it – at least according to the latest watchOS 27 beta. Although it was likely removed for various reasons, the internet seems torn over Apple’s decision. The latest developer beta of iOS 27 removed the Walkie…
Shion arrives at the start of season 3 on June 16. After revealing the latest addition to the lineup of colorful characters in its team-based shooter earlier this week, Blizzard has released the gameplay trailer for another new damage hero. Shion will join Monitoring when its next season, the third since the Reign of Talon reboot, premieres on June 16. This character will do nothing to change the impression that Blizz is striving to create sexy heroes or that it’s starting to suffer from same-face syndrome with its female programming. But at the very least, Shion is…
Stockinq/Shutterstock Thanks to a few updates to Google Fi Wireless, Google’s telecommunications service, customers will experience significant improvements in coverage and speed. The biggest news is that Google Fi will now be “travel ready” with access available in more international destinations, as it expands 5G service to 22 new regions around the world, including Morocco, Colombia and more. Wi-Fi Auto-Connect+ is also expanding to new locations in Europe and Asia. The latter allows Fi customers to access trusted local Wi-Fi networks to offset some of mobile data usage when available.…
The Photos app is one of the few apps that Apple has paid special attention to in iOS 27. It features multiple performance improvements and several quality of life upgrades. There are also new AI photo editing tools that use Apple Intelligence. There is a set of AI photo editing tools in the Photos app, accessible by tapping the icon with three sliders and then selecting the Apple Intelligence icon labeled “Tools”. To clean Clean Up uses new AI models and removes objects better. The original version of Clean Up was ideal for small objects with little complexity in the…
Starting with iOS 27, Apple’s Weather app offers new hourly and 10-day overviews of precipitation and wind that you can quickly see at a glance. While this type of information was already accessible elsewhere in the app, you can now quickly navigate between overviews of conditions, precipitation and wind. You can view the percent chance of rain or snow each hour and day, as well as estimated wind speeds, and the information is accompanied by visuals. iOS 27 is currently in beta. The update is expected to be released in September. Popular storiesiOS 27 will bring a customizable camera app,…
Buying something new can be exciting, but getting something free with it can be even better. We’re always on the lookout for tech deals and savings, so when we saw that warehouse retailer Costco was selling two premium HDTVs with a free 5-year warranty, naturally we had to tell as many people as possible. If you’re in the market for a new TV, one of the best options on the market is now available with free protections. Until June 21, 2026, users can get a 65-inch LG Classe OLED evo C5 series or a…
Mikkelwilliam/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Analog devices have a certain charm, so much so that sometimes digital devices and gadgets are specifically designed to mimic legacy styles. From digital audio players that look like physical cassette players, to digital cameras that look and act like the original instant print cameras, to flip phones, to retro handhelds, and more, retro gadgets are making a comeback and making a splash. Outdated and analog are in, especially as people look to move away from data collection…
He’s an underwater exploration roguelite mixed with a restaurant manager. One of the best games of 2023 is finally coming to mobile in the United States. Dave the Diver will be available for iOS and Android devices in August, following its release in China earlier this year. This version feels like a port of the entire game, not some sort of simplified mobile experience. For the uninitiated, Dave the Diver is a bizarre and addictive game that mixes underwater exploration, roguelite mechanics and restaurant management. During the day, players explore an ever-changing underwater world, searching for resources, upgrades, and ingredients…