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Apple Delays AR/VR Headset Reveal to WWDC, Report Says
The rumored mixed-reality headset could be unveiled in June. Apple's mixed-reality headset was rumored to come out in early 2023, but it appears the new hardware might not make its debut until June, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg. Apple is planning to unveil the AR/VR headset is at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, reported Bloomberg, citing "people familiar wi ... Read more
2023-02-15 19:36:24
iOS 16.3.1 Could Break Google Photos App, But There's a Fix
Some iPhone users reported their Google Photos app crashed after they downloaded the latest iOS update. Apple released iOS 16.3.1 on Monday to fix some iPhone issues, but the update seemed to cause problems for people who use Google Photos. Some users on Twitter reported their Google Photos app would crash when they tried to open it after downloading the iOS update. Google then released an upda ... Read more
2023-02-14 20:18:14
A Virtual Valentine's Day Date Idea Every iPhone User Can Try
Long-distance couples who still want a romantic movie night should look no further than Apple Shareplay. When Apple first unveiled SharePlay, a screen-sharing feature within the iPhone's FaceTime app, long-distance couples (and friend groups!) rejoiced. SharePlay would make virtual movie nights a cinch. This was back in the iOS 15 days -- iOS 16.3 is the current version -- but SharePlay is stil ... Read more
2023-02-14 20:17:46
You Don't Need to Delete Anything to Free Up Space on Your iPhone
Running low on storage? Instead of getting rid of photos, videos and apps, take advantage of these two iOS features. Oh no. Your iPhone storage is nearly full. You can no longer update to the latest iOS software, download any more apps or take a single more photo or video. Now, you do have a few obvious options to clear up your storage, but they require you to delete things or spend money. You c ... Read more
2023-02-14 20:17:00
Omegle: Suing the website that matched me with my abuser
Warning: this story contains disturbing adult themes As a young girl, Alice (not her real name) logged on to the popular live video chat website, Omegle, and was randomly paired with a paedophile, who coerced her into becoming a digital sex slave. Nearly 10 years later the young American is suing Omegle in a landmark case that could pave the way for a wave of lawsuits against other social platfor ... Read more
2023-02-14 19:59:36
iOS 16 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the iPhone Update
iOS 16 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the iPhone Update Apple released iOS 16 less than a week after its September "Far Out" event, when the company announced the next line of iPhones, Apple Watches -- including the Apple Watch Ultra -- and the AirPods Pro. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about each iOS 16 update, what's included in each update and how to use new fea ... Read more
2023-02-13 22:41:38
Have You Changed These Windows 11 Default Settings?
Not all defaults are worth keeping. These ones might be holding you back. The option to change between light mode and dark mode in Windows 11 isn't in the most obvious place. Instead of being filed under display options, it can be found under Settings > Personalization > Colors. There, you can choose light mode, dark mode, or use different settings for Windows vs. apps. You can also set t ... Read more
2023-02-13 22:41:10
Apple Releases Updates for Watch, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod
Safari also received an update Monday. Apple rolled out iOS 16.3.1 for iPhones on Monday as well as a slew of updates for the tech giant's other devices. Devices receiving an update include Apple Watch Series 4 and later, Macs with MacOS Ventura, Apple TV 4K/Apple TV HD and iPad Air third generation, iPad fifth generation and iPad Mini fifth generation or later, according to the Apple security ... Read more
2023-02-13 22:40:18
iPhone 'Ultra' Could Be Released in 2024, Report Says
The high-end phone could be released alongside the iPhone 16 line, according to Bloomberg. Apple could add a new, more expensive iPhone tier to its lineup, called "Ultra," according to a Feb. 5 Bloomberg report. The new tier of iPhone would be placed above the Pro and Pro Max iPhone models and could be released alongside the iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, the report said. The company has al ... Read more
2023-02-12 20:43:01
AI in Bing: 5 Things to Try With Microsoft's New Search Services
With tech from OpenAI inside, Bing can summarize broad topics; plan trips and projects; and write text for you. Microsoft announced an enhanced Bing on Tuesday, saying the company's longtime second-place search engine now has the AI tech behind ChatGPT inside. The service will include a chatbot that can answer your queries in conversational style, letting you use it for things like planning trave ... Read more
2023-02-12 20:42:30