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Apple Releases iOS 16.6 Beta Just Days Before WWDC
Developers and public beta testers can download the update now. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 2 to public beta testers Thursday, a few days before the company holds its Worldwide Developers Conference. We don't expect many new features with iOS 16.6 since Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 at WWDC. New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend only downloading a beta on something other than you ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:27:39
How Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Could Immerse You in Sports
Commentary: Multiscreen view and "umpire view" would be pretty sweet in virtual reality. Earlier this month, Apple TV 4K owners who watch sports on Apple's TV service may have noticed a small new feature called multiview as part of TVOS 16.5. As its name suggests, this feature allows users to watch multiple games at once, making it particularly useful for MLS Season Pass subscribers or ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:17:07
Download the New ChatGPT App on Your iPhone and iPad
OpenAI's popular chatbot is now officially on iOS. You no longer have to use a web browser to access ChatGPT on your iPhone. ChatGPT, the revolutionary and controversial artificial intelligence chatbot, is now available to use as a dedicated app on iOS. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, released the official ChatGPT app last week -- a smart move, considering all the fakes and copycats that hav ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:16:05
WWDC Is Next Week: iOS 17, Apple's VR Headset and Everything Else We Expect
Apple's 2023 developers conference could bring more than just new iPhone software. Apple's WWDC is less than a week away. The big developer-focused event is set to kick off on Monday, June 5. Traditionally, this event has been where Apple gives us a first look at new software for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs. But occasionally we get some new hardware, too. This year seems set to be th ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:15:13
Instacart Debuts AI Tool to Help You Shop Faster and Smarter
You can get an assist with figuring out what to eat for dinner and other grocery-shopping questions. Instacart is tapping into artificial intelligence with the launch of Ask Instacart, a new search tool powered by ChatGPT and Instacart's own in-house AI tech. Debuting Wednesday, the tool is designed to answer food-related questions, offer product recommendations, and serve up information on ingre ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:14:00
Get iOS 16.5 Right Now for These Important Security Fixes
The latest iPhone software update patches a few bugs that might be actively exploited. Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, but you should download the latest iOS update now. The tech giant released iOS 16.5 on May 18, and the update provides your device with a lot of security patches and fixes, including for three security issues that might be ac ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:12:53
The Biggest Apple Watch Features I Want to Arrive in WatchOS 10
Apple is expected to announce its WatchOS 10 update at WWDC. I'm hoping to see deeper sleep insights, additional uses for the temperature sensor and more. The Apple Watch has evolved into a comprehensive fitness tracker and a handy smartphone companion in the years since its launch. But at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts on Monday, I hope to see new features that make it mor ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:12:02
Smartphone Shipments Are Forecast to Decline in 2023 Thanks to Inflation
ECNM1099_Te-Despite a lower forecast for 2023, look for the market to rebound in 2024. A weaker economic outlook and ongoing inflation mean that global shipments of smartphones are expected to decline by 3.2% in 2023, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. That prediction is even worse than the last -- it's been revised downward ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:10:33
Moto G Stylus 5G Is the Cheapest 5G-Enabled Galaxy Note–Style Phone Yet
Motorola's 5G-enabled stylus phone is cheaper than ever this year. Motorola revealed its latest budget 4G-only Moto G Stylus earlier in May. Now the brand has announced the Moto G Stylus 5G for folks who want the penlike accessory and connectivity to next-gen networks, and the latest version is $100 cheaper than its 5G predecessor from a year ago. Compared with its current lineup, the Moto G Sty ... Read more
2023-05-30 20:30:58
How Apple's Headset Could Immerse You in Sports
Commentary: Multiscreen view and "umpire view" would be pretty sweet in virtual reality. Earlier this month, Apple TV 4K owners who watch sports on Apple's TV service may have noticed a small new feature called multiview as part of TVOS 16.5. As its name suggests, this feature allows users to watch multiple games at once, making it particularly useful for MLS Season Pass subscribers or ... Read more
2023-05-30 20:27:22