It’s emerged that Google pays Apple a massive chunk of its advertising revenue from Safari web searches. Kevin Murphy, an economics professor at the University of Chicago, accidentally let slip that Google paid Apple a whopping 36% of any advertising revenue it earned from web searches through Apple’s own Safari web browser. As reported by … [Read more…]
Apple has been tipped to give its often-bashed Siri personal assistant a huge AI upgrade at WWDC 2024. According to tipster @Tech_Reve, Apple has been using a large language model (LLM) to “completely revamp Siri into the ultimate virtual assistant”. They go on to predict that the development of this new smarter Siri is well … [Read more…]
OPINION: Last week, Apple announced that it would be discontinuing its Apple Music Voice Plan in November, but could this point to a bigger problem than Siri’s skills as a digital assistant? It’s been just over two years since Apple introduced its Apple Music Voice Plan, a subscription tier of the company’s music streaming service … [Read more…]
During the iPhone 15 Pro launch event in September, Apple debuted a 3D video capture feature called Spatial Video, which the company claimed would unlock an immersive experience when viewed back on the forthcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Using two of the three cameras, Spatial Video records record simultaneously to capture the footage in … [Read more…]
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest in the range and has only been out just over a month. However, that hasn’t stopped Amazon offering the first big discount. Ahead of the Black Friday sales, you can buy the Apple Watch 9 for just $379 which is a $50 saving on the $429 asking … [Read more…]
Apple has released a software update for the Apple Watch, which addresses a previously acknowledged issue with battery life drain. watchOS 10.1.1 is now available to download, with Apple hoping the minor release can clear up reports of rapidly diminishing batteries for some users. AirPods Max refurbished deal is a no brainer AirPods Max ain’t … [Read more…]
Apple has quashed hopes of a larger 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon processors to replace the last Intel-based model that dropped off the map last year. While Apple revealed a new M3-based 24-inch iMac during its Scary Fast event a week ago, there are no plans to replenish the larger model. Get the new iPhone … [Read more…]
Police in Washington D.C. are distributing free Apple AirTag trackers in an effort to combat car theft in the U.S. capital. The mayor has announced a new program for resist ends in neighbourhoods that have been afflicted by vehicle theft. Those living in the neighbourhoods affected can turn up to a series of events to … [Read more…]
Apple seriously considered making its Apple Watch product line compatible with Android phones before scrapping the idea, according to a new report. The reliable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman’s sources claim some at Apple were on board with the idea, but ultimately the fear it may cannibalise iPhone sales won the day. iPhone 15 with unlimited … [Read more…]
Verdict The iPhone 15 Pro may not be the most exciting upgrade of the generation, lacking the 5x telephoto lens of the Pro Max, but it remains a very capable compact option for practically everyone but iPhone 14 Pro users. Pros Lightweight and more comfortable to hold Great camera performance in most conditions Incredible A17 … [Read more…]