Monday, January 27, 2025

Apple Enlists Veteran Software Executive Kim Vorrath to Help Fix AI and Siri

Apple has moved Kim Vorrath artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) division this week, according to people with knowledge of the matter. She’ll be a top deputy to AI chief John Giannandrea

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Apple AirPods With Camera and Heart Rate Tracker Still in Development: Mark Gurman

Apple has previously been tipped to be working on several upgrades for its next generation of AirPods. The AirPods Pro 3 are expected to succeed the AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which were unveiled in 2022. Recent leaks and reports suggested that the third generation of these headsets could launch with infrared cameras. Now, a report hints that the Cupertino-based ...

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WhatsApp for iOS Testing Multi-Account Support for Managing Multiple Accounts on Same iPhone

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which lets users control multiple accounts on a single device, as per the claims by a feature tracker. It is said to simplify account management and negate the need to carry multiple devices with different accounts or have parallel versions of WhatsApp for iOS. With multi-account support on-the-go, users ...

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iPhone SE 4 Alleged Hands-on Video Suggests Single Rear Camera Unit

Apple iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in April. As we inch closer to an expected launch timeline, an alleged hands-on video of the dummy units of iPhone SE 4 aka iPhone 16e has leaked online, giving us an early glimpse at what's to come from the affordable iPhone this time. The video showcases the handset with a single rear camera unit. It appears to have a glass ba...

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

iPhone 17 Series to Arrive With 'Largely Unchanged' Dynamic Island: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple's iPhone 17 series may not see notable changes to the Dynamic Island this year, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The latest claim contradicts earlier reports that suggested Apple would shrink the size of the Dynamic Island, which contains the selfie camera and other sensors for Face ID.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Design, Rear Camera Module Spotted via Leaked Live Image

Xiaomi 15 Ultra design has been leaked by a tipster, via a hands-on image. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch soon as the successor to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and the upcoming flagship is expected to arrive with a large rear camera module that includes a quad rear camera setup.

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Tata Electronics Acquires 60 Percent Stake in iPhone Maker Pegatron Technology India

Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL) has acquired a 60 percent controlling stake in Pegatron's India unit. Pegatron India, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Pegatron Corporation, provides contract-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to major global companies such as Apple.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

YouTube Premium Rolls Out Experimental Features Including Higher Audio Quality, Faster Playback Speeds

YouTube on Wednesday introduced several new experimental features for its premium subscribers. Aimed at enhancing the content consumption, it enables them to enjoy higher quality audio while watching music videos and toggle faster video playback. Further, YouTube Shorts for iOS now benefits from picture-in-picture and smart downloads. The company has also rolled out a...

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iPhone SE 4 Leaked Dummy Units Showcase iPhone 14-Like Design With Single Rear Camera

Apple's iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to land in April and a new leak featuring dummy units of the phone gives us a clearer picture of the affordable iPhone's potential design. The dummy units shown in two colour options emphasise one of the most speculated changes about a single rear camera setup in the phone. The layout of the iPhone SE 4 dummy units remains similar to...

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Apple Starts Developing MacBook Air With MacBook Pro-Like Oxide TFT LCD: Report

Apple has reportedly started working on the next generation of MacBook Air. Previously, it was reported that the company's plans for OLED screens for the MacBook Air had been postponed owing to cost and demand concerns. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant is still expected to incorporate a slight upgrade over the existing variants, which will be less stark than th...

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iPhone SE (2022) Inventory Running Low as iPhone SE 4 Launch Nears: Mark Gurman

Apple is believed to unveil the fourth-generation iPhone SE by April. This timeline follows the company's established trend, with previous models of the iPhone SE launching in either March or April. The new model will replace the current iPhone SE (2022) and its inventory is reportedly running low at retail outlets, indicating that a refresh could be around the corner...

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Apple Considering Using AI to Design its Chips, Technology Executive Says

Apple is interested in tapping generative AI to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices. Johny Srouji, Appl...