Iphone Users

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  Apple Pulls iPhone 14, iPhone SE (2022) From Online Stores in EU as USB Type-C Mandate Comes Into Effect

  Apple has stopped selling iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE (2022) on its online stores in the European Union (EU). The Cupertino-based technology giant’s decision to discontinue older iPhone models is in compliance with the mandate issued by the European Parliament which was issued in October, 2022 and came into effect on December 28, 2024. It require...

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  Apple Executive Explains Why the Company Will Never Develop a Google-Like Search Engine

  Apple does not have any intentions of building a search engine or entering the text ad market, highlighted a company executive on Monday. The statement arrived as an official testimony in the ongoing antitrust case against Google and Apple filed by the US Department of Justice over the default search engine deal that triggers any queries entered by...

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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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  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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  ChatGPT Search Is Rolling Out to All Registered Users for Free

  OpenAI announced the rolling out of its search engine-based feature to all registered users on Monday. Dubbed ChatGPT Search, the feature enables users to find responses to their queries from the information available on the web across websites and blogs. The feature was first announced in July when a prototype called SearchGPT was released to a sm...

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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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  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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  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.

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  Apple Intelligence in China Will Reportedly Be Backed by Baidu’s Ernie 4.0 AI Model

  Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its devices, will reportedly be provided by Baidu’s AI models in China. The Cupertino-based tech giant has so far not released its new AI features in the European Union countries and China due to regulatory obstacles. While the problem in the EU largel...

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  How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?

  Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions...

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  WhatsApp to Drop Support for iPhone 6 Plus, Previous Models Running iOS 15 or Lower Firmware: Report

  WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 15 and older versions of Apple’s operating system (iOS) for the iPhone like iOS 12 next year, according to claims by a feature tracker. The list of iPhone models for which support is expected to discontinue includes legacy handsets such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 5S. Newer iPhone models running t...

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  ChatGPT App Gets a New SearchGPT Shortcut on iPhone and iPad

  ChatGPT for iOS and iPadOS has received a new shortcut that will make it easier for users to access SearchGPT functionality. OpenAI introduced the SearchGPT or ChatGPT Search feature last month and it prompts the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to use information sourced from the Internet to find responses to user queries. The feature is curre...

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  Android Switch App for iOS Users Launched; Google Says Improved Data Transfers Coming to More Phones in 2025

  Google has launched a redesigned app called Android Switch as it attempts to simplify the process of transferring data from an iPhone to a new Android smartphone. The company has also announced that the delayed data transfer feature, first seen on the Pixel 9 series, will be available on other Android devices in 2025.

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  Google Gemini Integration With Apple Intelligence Reportedly Delayed to 2025

  Gemini, the native artificial intelligence (AI) model created by Google, will reportedly not be integrated with the iPhone till at least the next year. Earlier this year, Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI, where the latter’s AI platform ChatGPT will be integrated with the former’s AI suite, Apple Intelligence. This integrated AI experie...

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  iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says

  Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...