Apple Users

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  Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report

  Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...

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  ChatGPT App for macOS Support Expanded to Apple Notes and Other Third-Party Apps

  OpenAI added support for several note-taking and coding apps within the ChatGPT app for macOS on Thursday. The AI firm described this feature as agentic and highlighted that the chatbot will be able to read on-screen information in the supported apps and help users with queries. This feature is currently available to only the paid subscribers of th...

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  EU Escalates Pressure on Apple to Make iOS Compatible With Devices from Rivals

  As part of the push, regulators published an extensive list of features that it wants Apple to open to third-party developers. They cover technologies ranging from Wi-Fi connections to file-transfer features to the beaming of video from devices.

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  Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Shazam Integration, Enabling Hands-Free Music Identification on the Go

  Meta Platforms on Monday announced several new features for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. While the Live AI with real-time video processing ability and live translation in real-time within the supported languages were the standout additions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the company also introduced integration with Shazam — Apple’s music ...

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  Google App for iOS May Soon Get a Gemini AI-Powered Search Suggestions Feature

  Google is reportedly testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its iOS app. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is working on a new feature that shows AI suggestions when a user begins typing a search query. These words reportedly add more details and context to the query, and can act as a filter to show more targeted...

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  MacOS Sequoia 15.3 Developer Beta Brings Apple Intelligence-Powered Genmoji to Mac

  Apple rolled out the macOS Sequoia 15.3 Developer Beta 1 on Monday, alongside beta updates for its other devices. In addition to system improvements and bug fixes, it introduces a key feature which is part of Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) suite. Following the update, beta testers can take advantage of Genmoji o...

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  Apple App Store’s Top Apps and Games of 2024 in India Announced: WhatsApp, Instagram, BGMI and More

  Apple on Monday announced its annual year-end charts of the most downloaded apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries, including India. WhatsApp — the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta Platforms — has emerged as the top free iPhone app. Meanwhile, the Forest: Focus for Productivity app, which helps users put down their...

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  Mozi Social Networking App Launched to Help Create More Personal Connections

  Mozi, an alternate social media platform, was recently launched on iOS. The founder of the platform claims that it is not really a media platform as users cannot post photos or videos on it. The unique selling point of the platform is that users can connect with new people and those they know in a meaningful way.

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  ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode With Vision Rolling Out to Paid Subscribers

  OpenAI rolled out the Advanced Voice Mode with Vision feature in ChatGPT on Thursday. The feature, which lets the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot access the smartphone’s camera to capture visual information of the user’s surrounding, will be available to all ChatGPT Plus, Team and Pro subscribers. The feature draws on the capabilities of G...

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  Google Announces Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets, Smart Glasses

  Android XR has been unveiled by Google as a new operating system for XR devices, featuring Gemini AI assistant support. Expected to debut with mixed reality headsets and smart glasses, it will support AI, AR, and VR functionalities, enhancing user experiences with advanced, immersive features.

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  Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Get iPhone-Like Satellite Messaging Support, Blood Pressure Tracking: Report

  Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to be unveiled in 2025. As we wait for an official confirmation about its existence, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple is working on incorporating a satellite-based messaging feature on its upcoming Watch Ultra model. This will allow users to send and receive short messages without cellular or Wi-Fi conn...

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  Vipps Emerges as First Apple Pay Tap-to-Pay Competitor on iPhone Due to EU Regulation

  Vipps has launched contactless payments on iPhone in Norway, becoming the first third-party app to offer tap-to-pay on iOS, similar to Apple Pay. Previously, only Apple Pay and Wallet could access the NFC chip, but iOS 18.1 update now allows third-party access in select regions.

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  JioSaavn Rolls Out Replay 2024 in India, Showcasing Personalised Listening Habits and National Trends

  JioSaavn has rolled out ‘Replay 2024’. It showcases the listening habits of users and trends based on the streaming activity, including the top songs, artists, and albums. In addition to personalised statistics, it also highlights the latest listening trends across the country such as the chart-topping songs and podcasts. Similar to Apple Music...

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  WhatsApp Introduces New Typing Indicators for Real-Time Engagement in Chats

  WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for mobile devices which makes it easier for users to engage in chats in real time, it announced on Thursday. It will now display typing indicators with visual cues appearing in chats when users are engaged in active conversations in both one-to-one and group chats.

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  FBI Warns Texts Between Android And iPhone Could Be Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Shares Safety Tips

  FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack.