Tuesday May 14
12:18
Here’s how to protect against ‘GoldPickaxe’, the...
An Android trojan called GoldDigger surfaced last year that can steal biometric data and more from victims to compromise their bank accounts. Now the threat has evolved into the GoldPickaxe trojan that can infect iOS and Android. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to protect against the first iPhone trojan, here’s what you should know.
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11:38
Here’s our best look yet at the iPad Pro’s new nano-...
10:31
Making iPadOS finally live up to the iPad’s...
Every time a new iPad Pro is released, the reviews repeat the same narrative: powerful hardware, hamstrung software. The M4 reviews have been no exception.
This gap isn’t because of a lack of effort on Apple’s part. The company has continually developed and pushed iPadOS forward in the nine years since the iPad Pro debuted. But the general consensus among reviewers is that there’s still a lot of work to do.
But what, exactly, would that work look like? How might the iPad’s software finally make good on the potential of its hardware?
Federico Viticci at MacStories has attempted to answer exactly those questions.
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10:18
VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use,...
Popular virtualization software VMware Fusion Pro is out with a neat update today – free licenses for anyone who wants to download it for personal use. Here are all the details and how to get it for your Mac.
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10:00
$7B in attempted App Store fraud blocked by Apple,...
Apple is continuing its PR offensive to promote the official App Store as the safest place to buy iPhone apps, after antitrust cases forced it to open up its platform to competition. It said that it has blocked more than $7B’s worth of attempted App Store fraud.
The company says that the “potentially fraudulent transactions” were detected and blocked over a four-year period from 2020 to 2023 …
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09:50
Here’s one more reason you should get a nano-texture...
Macworld
The iPad Pro starts shipping to the public on Wednesday. If you’re looking to buy one, you’ll need to figure out a few things. Such as the size you want, how much storage you need, which chip you need, and whether should you get the glossy standard glass, or pay the extra $100 for the matte Nano-texture glass.
If you can’t decide, Apple has an incentive for you to go with the Nano-texture glass: it comes with a polishing cloth, as discovered by @NikiasMolina.
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09:41
This app brings Dashboard-style web clip widgets to...
With Mac OS X Leopard, which was released in 2007, Apple added a feature called “Web Clip” to Dashboard. This allowed users to turn any part of a website into a live widget that could then be added to Dashboard and would update in real-time.
While Dashboard on the Mac is dead, a new app this week brings the Web Clip idea back to life – this time on Apple Vision Pro.
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09:34
AirPods have way more features than you think [Video]
I recently posted a video and article talking about some of my favorite Pro accessories. Readers seemed to enjoy some of the more unique accessories. However, one of the main comments was asking about hidden Airpod features that most users are unaware of. So that is exactly what we decided to do! Here are some of my favorite, lesser-known Airpods features!
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09:14
How to type euro symbol, pound sign, €, Æ, #, @, ©...
Macworld
Whether you have just switched from a PC to a Mac and have discovered that the ” and @ keys aren’t where you were expecting, or you are having to type some unusual characters or accents on your Mac keyboard, we are here to help.
The location of the special characters may depend on where you are based in the world: keyboard layout differs by country, with certain characters getting more prominence on the keyboards of the people who use them more. You’ll find QWERTY keyboards for English speakers, while French speakers get a AZERTY keyboard, Germans get QWERTZ, for example.
U.S. and U.K. keyboards have a number of surprising differences. Australians tend to use the American keyboard layout. European keyboards have completely different key layouts so we’ve also included the location of these special keys below.
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09:06
Look, this is the definitive answer to what ‘Air’ in...
Remember when Apple discontinued the original HomePod and still sold the HomePod mini? The question at the time was “mini compared to what?” Apple later revived the HomePod with a second-gen model, restoring balance to the universe.
Now the iPad lineup is in a similar situation. Apple blasted the with its Super Galactic Thinnifier 3000 Ray Gun, leaving the M2 iPad Air thicker than its pricier companion. In a world where Air means thin, the question is then “thin compared to what?”
The answer exists in the annals of etymology.
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08:55
Bring the iPad’s one-app-at-a-time focus to your Mac...
Developer Michael Tigas, maker of Focused Work, has launched a new app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad called focusOS. This new app is designed to elevate your focus and productivity by eliminating distractions through a variety of different tools. The one I’m most excited about helps your Mac imitate the iPad’s one-app-at-a-time design.
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08:54
iPad 10th Gen hits all-time low at $334, Studio...
08:27
AT&T outshines T-Mobile and Verizon for customer...
08:20
What Meta glasses lack is what most excites me about...
When I tried Ray-Ban Meta glasses last week, I described the AI features as largely a gimmick at this point, but still making me feel excited for a future Apple Glasses product.
Several commenters noted that the glasses do somewhat better when given follow-up questions, and I tried out this feature on another walk, to reveal a mix of hits and misses. But what’s really missing at present is integration …
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08:17
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 Pad)...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Charges iPhone, AirPods, Watch
- 15W Qi2 (MagSafe) for iPhone
- Fast charge Apple Watch
- Adjustable iPhone pad
Our Verdict
Decluttering your desk or nightstand of multiple cables and wall chargers, the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 Pad) can wirelessly fast-charge an iPhone at 15W and Apple Watch at 5W, as well as power up compatible AirPods as quickly as possible without sticking in a cable.
Price When Reviewed
$99.99
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07:40
Apple, SpaceX, Microsoft return-to-office mandates...
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A study analyzing Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX suggests that return to office (RTO) mandates can lead to a higher rate of employees, especially senior-level ones, leaving the company, often to work at competitors.
The study (PDF), published this month by University of Chicago and University of Michigan researchers and reported by The Washington Post on Sunday, says:
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07:38
Logic Pro now lets you record a fully AI-built band...
Last week at its iPad event, Apple demoed the future of Logic Pro when it previewed Logic Pro 2 for iPad. The new update leans heavily into AI-driven features, including powerful automatic stem-splitting and the ability to record a fully AI-built band.
These Logic Pro updates are now available on both iPad and Mac. Here are the details.
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07:32
iPhone forced to share smartphone satisfaction crown...
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released its latest report on how consumers feel about their smartphones. After just edging out the competition last year, Apple’s iPhone has lost its title as the sole winner of the study.
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06:48
Hands-on with Setapp Mobile, as limited beta...
Setapp Mobile launches as an invitation-only beta in the EU today, offering European iPhone owners a far easier way to get access to multiple apps for a single monthly subscription than the clunky US experience.
Even better, for the lucky ones given access to the early beta, it’s free for now …
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06:33
Which style of Apple events do you prefer? [Poll]
06:32
M4 iPad Pro reviews praise what it looks like but...
Macworld
Just a week after Apple’s Let Loose event, the first reviews of Apple’s new flagship tablets have arrived. And as with all iPad Pros that came before, two things are true: The hardware is incredible, but the software is lacking.
Design
Writing at The Verge, David Pierce calls the M4 iPad Pro “a genuine achievement in tablet design” in the very first sentence. He remarks how the device “feels like a piece of glass in your hand” and it’s so thin that “the USB-C plug I use to charge the 13-inch Pro I’ve been testing is already thicker than the iPad itself.”
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06:16
New Chinese import tariffs could see Apple caught up...
05:46
Streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock...
The trio of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock are to be packaged in a new streaming TV bundle option, as teased by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts at a conference today.
More details about the bundle offering will be revealed later this month, but Roberts promised a “vastly reduced” price compared to buying the three services separately.
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04:53
New iPad Pro display struggles to display some...
The OLED screen is the headline feature of the shiny new iPad Pro, but it seems that a little more software tweaking may be needed. Testing by one reviewer found that the device struggles to display certain shades of blue.
Specifically, HDR highlights are blown out, appearing almost white, in a problem the report says is replicable on the 13-inch iPad Pro …
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04:45
The best USB-C hubs for iPad
Macworld
Apple’s iPads now all use the universal USB-C connector port rather than Apple’s old Lightning connector. The M1/M2/M4 iPad Pro models use the even more capable but identical-looking (and compatible to USB-C) Thunderbolt connection (USB4).
What many people don’t realise is that the USB-C port is good for more than charging or plugging in wired earbuds. Apple’s tablets can also be used with other peripherals that transform it into an even more versatile computer. As such, iPad owners have a wide range of USB-C accessories available to them unless their older iPad still uses the Lightning connector.
Some of the USB-C hubs connect directly into the iPad. Others require a cable connection; some come with both, which helps when the iPad is in a protective case. We have also...
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04:43
Download the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro...
Both the new and M4 iPad Pro, which were announced last week, come with a bunch of upgrades. They also come with exclusive new wallpapers that aren’t available for previous iPad models – but you can download them for any device right here.
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04:15
The long wait for the next iPad mini might be even...
04:13
Insane iPad AI tutor demo points to an incredible...
If you haven’t yet watched yesterday’s OpenAI event, I highly recommend doing so. The headline news was that the latest GPT-4o model works seamlessly with any combination of text, audio, and video.
That includes the ability to ‘show’ the GPT-4o app a screen recording you are taking of another app – and it’s this capability the company showed off with a pretty insane iPad AI tutor demo …
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03:30
Apple’s rare iPad misstep is a symptom of a much...
Macworld
When did being able to read the room become a lost art?
The arc of backlash to Apple’s “Crush” ad was wild to observe. The Macalope’s first reaction to it was thinking it missed the mark as a metaphor. Destroying the creative arts to make an iPad was not the right way to get across the creative things you can do with an iPad, and many other, better metaphors could have been used. But he certainly didn’t think it’d be met with the staunch opposition it has, an opposition that ultimately led to the company apologizing and canceling plans to show the ad on TV.
Sure, Apple’s always had its detractors, a swath of people who are always happy to tell the company that whatever it’s doing, it’s doing it wrong. But this time the calls were coming from inside the house. Apple “crushed” creativity and one of...
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03:15
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.5 update, appears to...
It may not be a huge update, but it’s out the door. Apple on Monday released its macOS Sonoma 14.5 update, which appears to have very few visible updates and could largely be considered a series of bug fixes. Among the issues that appear to have been fixed is a bug wherein certain FaceTime users […]
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03:00
Apple releases iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 updates,...
Apple on Monday released its iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, two major updates to its mobile operating systems that emerged more than two months after the launch of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. The updates include the following fixes, changes, and new features: Some features may not be available for all regions or on all […]
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03:00
Apple @ Work Podcast: Pull requests are welcome
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Mike McNeil from Fleet about their new maintenance windows feature.
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03:00
Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with this $40...
Macworld
Weather is no joke, and it’s one of many important things you need to consider prior to traveling, whether that’s locally or beyond. If you’re concerned about potential summer heatwaves, severe storms, and more, invest in Weather Hi-Def Radar.
This platform offers accurate real-time and future forecasts, as well as detailed imagery for clouds, wind speeds, snowfall, etc. Now, lifetime access to this app is only $39.99 (reg. $149).
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02:51
iOS 17 superguide: Eveything you need to know about...
Macworld
Apple launched new iPhones in 2023, but there was also an iPhone update available for all iPhones from the iPhone XR up: iOS 17. The iOS 17 software update was made available to hundreds of millions of iPhones on Monday, September 18, 2023.
New features in iOS 17 include contact posters, NameDrop, StandBy, Live Voicemail, FaceTime video voicemail, a whole new Siri voice recognition model, huge improvements to autocorrect and dictation, and a lot more.
It’s almost like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 17, including all the features and any issues that arise, as well as keeping tabs on the latest version and what is coming in the next update.
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01:00
Learn to code with this $56 bundle that comes with...
Macworld
Learning to code isn’t easy, but fortunately, there are learning solutions catered to beginners, as well as programs designed to enhance your coding workflow.
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly, educational coding course, look no further than the Learn to Code Bundle. It’s on sale for only $55.97 and comes with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, software designed to enhance your...
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Monday May 13
19:00
Here’s how much lighter the iPad Pro’s new Magic...
When Apple announced the new iPad Pro lineup last week, it also unveiled a new Magic Keyboard accessory that it touted as being “thinner and lighter” than its predecessor.
While Apple doesn’t share official weight specifications for iPad accessories, the first reviews of the M4 iPad Pro today confirm that the new Magic Keyboard is noticeably lighter.
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18:25
ChatGPT Is Getting a Mac App
OpenAI has launched an official macOS app for ChatGPT, with a Windows version coming "later this year." "Both free and paid users will be able to access the new app, but it will only be available to ChatGPT Plus users starting today before a broader rollout in 'the coming weeks,'" reports The Verge. From the report: In the demo shown by OpenAI, users could open the ChatGPT desktop app in a small window, alongside another program. They asked ChatGPT questions about what's on their screen -- whether by typing or saying it. ChatGPT could then respond based on what it "sees." OpenAI says users can ask ChatGPT a question by using the Option + Space keyboard shortcut, as well as take and discuss screenshots within the app. Further reading: OpenAI Launches New Free Model GPT-4o
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17:33
Apple explains why it hasn’t released a touchscreen...
The first iPad Pro reviews are here, and as we rounded up earlier today, they focus a lot on the new OLED displays, the M4 chip, and the limitations of iPadOS as a platform. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple marketing executive Tom Boger explained how the iPad compares to the Mac, and touched on whether Apple might ever release a touchscreen Mac.
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17:05
Get a brand new Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $...
15:22
First M2 iPad Air reviews call it ‘the iPad to get’
Following the announcement of new iPads last week, the press has just published the first reviews for the M4 iPad Pro. We also now have reviews for the , and they praise the balance between having enough powerful hardware for a reasonable price.
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15:00
Apple and Google Introduce Alerts for Unwanted...
Apple and Google have launched a new industry standard called "Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers" to combat the misuse of Bluetooth trackers for stalking. Starting Monday, iPhone and Android users will receive alerts when an unknown Bluetooth device is detected moving with them. The move comes after numerous cases of trackers like Apple's AirTags being used for malicious purposes.
Several Bluetooth tag companies have committed to making their future products compatible with the new standard. Apple and Google said they will continue collaborating with the Internet Engineering Task Force to further develop this technology and address the issue of unwanted tracking.
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14:55
Apple releases iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, and other...
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Apple has released the latest updates for virtually all of its actively supported devices today. Most include a couple handfuls of security updates, some new features for Apple News+ subscribers, and something called Cross-Platform Tracking Protection for Bluetooth devices.
The iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 4.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod Software 17.5 updates are all available to download now.
Cross-Platform Tracking Protection notifications alert users "if a compatible Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the devices is paired with." Apple has already implemented protections to prevent AirTag stalking, and Cross-Platform Tracking...
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14:35
First M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display but...
Apple last week announced a , which is now available for pre-order. While the company says the new iPads will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 15, the press has already got their hands on the new iPad – and the first reviews praise the new OLED display but at the same time criticize things like price and software.
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14:03
OpenAI announces new Mac app and improved ChatGPT-4o...
Macworld
The AI race is in full swing, and OpenAI just fired its latest salvo with its “Spring Update” announcements. The most significant new part is a new model, ChatGPT-4o (the “o” stands for “omni”), which is faster and smarter with better multi-model capabilities, and importantly, available to all users, not just those who subscribe.
In addition, there are new tools for developers, a new GPT Store to more easily find customized GPTs, and crucially, a new Mac app (a Windows app will come later this year).
ChatGPT-4o
The focus of GPT-4o seems to be on making it easier to use for more people, but it is still OpenAI’s most capable AI product yet. Benchmarks from the company show industry-leading performance on text evaluation, automatic speech recognition, visual understanding, and more. Voice generation is improved with a more natural sound, more emotion, and the ability to do things like sing, be...
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14:00
M4 iPad Pro review: Well, now you’re just showing off
Enlarge / The 2024, M4-equipped 13-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
The new iPad Pro is a technical marvel, with one of the best screens I’ve ever seen, performance that few other machines can touch, and a new, thinner design that no one expected.
It’s a prime example of Apple flexing its engineering and design muscles for all to see. Since it marks the company’s first foray into OLED beyond the iPhone and the first time a new M-series chip has debuted on something other than a Mac, it comes across as a tech demo for where the company is headed beyond just tablets.
Still, it remains unclear why most people would spend one, two, or even three thousand dollars on a tablet that, despite its amazing hardware, does less than a comparably priced laptop—or at least...
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14:00
M2 iPad Air review: The everything iPad
The iPad Air has been a lot of things in the last decade-plus. In 2013 and 2014, the first iPad Airs were just The iPad, and the “Air” label simply denoted how much lighter and more streamlined they were than the initial 2010 iPad and 2011’s long-lived iPad 2. After that, the iPad Air 2 survived for years as an entry-level model, as Apple focused on introducing and...
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13:32
iOS 17.5 Adds Cross-Platform Location Tracking Alerts
Apple has released a large set of operating system updates, including iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5 Sonoma, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, HomePod Software 17.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, iOS 16.7.8, and iPadOS 16.7.8. New features include alerts for Android-paired tracking devices moving with you and a new game and leaderboard for Apple News+ subscribers.
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13:30
iOS 17.5: Here’s how to find the new ‘Quartiles’ game
One of the updates with iOS 17.5 is a new, original word game from Apple called “Quartiles.” However, it’s not part of Apple Arcade and is actually found in the News app. Here’s how to find and play Quartiles in iOS 17.5.
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13:27
Do You Use It? macOS Versioning Sees Low Awareness...
The results of our poll asking how often you use macOS’s versioning feature show that nearly three-quarters of TidBITS readers either never use versioning or don’t even know what it is. But versioning could save you from losing work—it’s worth trying.
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13:06
Our favorite new covers and keyboard cases for Apple...
Some of the best M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air cases have arrived and we are here to take a closer look. Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are just days away from being loaded up and shipped across the country, and now it’s time to look at some accessories for them. Pre-order deals have already arrived on both the M4 Pro and Apple’s latest-generation iPad Air, not to mention a slight price drop on its new for the M4 pro-grade tablet, but some of our favorite brands have now unleashed their latest offerings as well. From the best leather M4 iPad Pro covers (Burton Goods we are looking at you), to the latest premium DODOcase models, keyboard models from Logitech, and the first first-party magnetic Smart Folios, some of the best cases, covers, and...
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11:57
iOS 17.5 is now available: Here’s everything you...
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Apple has officially released iOS 17.5 with developers to the general public. The update brings a handful of new features and changes for iPhone users. Head below for everything we know right now.
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11:55
Here’s how the new Cross-Platform Tracking Detection...
11:52
Denon speakers can now invoke Siri, but only if you...
When it comes to smart assistant availability, Apple has taken a vastly different approach with Siri than Amazon has with Alexa. Whereas the latter assistant can come baked into a variety of non-Amazon smart devices, Apple has largely restricted Siri to its own first-party products. One exception came in late 2021 when ecobee added support for Siri in its SmartThermostat. Now, three years later, a second product has received Siri integration.
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11:50
Here’s what’s new in the macOS 14.5 update for your...
Macworld
Less than a month ahead of WWDC, Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to all compatible Macs, likely the last update before we get our first look at macOS 15. There are a few new features in the update but it’s mainly filled with performance and security fixes.
macOS 14.5: Release notes
Apple’s release notes for macOS Sonoma 14.5 state that the update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+
- Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword and Quartiles, including stats and streaks
Apple notes that some features may not be available for all regions or Macs.
macOS 14.5: New features
The only known new features for macOS 14.5 are for News+ subscribers. There is a new game called Quartiles that...
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11:28
Meta unveils travel mode for using Quest headsets...
Update: Three weeks later, Meta has announced the feature alongside a new partnership with an airline. Original coverage from April 18 below…
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision Pro is making a better product.
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11:26
9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2024 – Will the new M4 iPad...
11:11
OpenAI launches GPT-4o just in time for rumored iOS...
Today OpenAI held a spring update event, where it outlined some of its latest work on the ChatGPT platform. One key announcement was the arrival of a new Mac desktop app, but the larger focus was on a new flagship model of ChatGPT. This new model, GPT-4o, arrives just in time for a rumored deep integration into iOS 18 at WWDC.
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11:00
MagSafe Monday: After a cracked and scratched iPhone...
Maybe it’s me, or maybe it’s the iPhone 15 Pro, but I finally cracked my first iPhone screen ever. I used my local Best Buy for the repair as they handle authorized Apple repairs. They did a fantastic job, and it was done within a few hours. A few weeks later, after a day of yard work, I noticed a small scratch on my screen. Ugh, right? Thankfully it wasn’t cracked, but I clearly cannot be trusted at this point. I decided to upgrade my iPhone case to one with a built in screen protector. I ended up with the .
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10:51
iOS 17.5 includes these 15 security patches for...
10:15
ChatGPT arriving on the Mac in new desktop app from...
Today at OpenAI’s spring update keynote, the company announced that ChatGPT would soon become more easily accessible thanks to a brand new desktop app launching on the Mac.
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10:11
Apple Back to School 2024: When and what is Apple’s...
Macworld
Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now known as the Higher Education Offer to avoid confusion because it’s only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products.
Apple’s ‘Back to School’ deal runs in various locations around the world during the summer months. The deal usually ends about a month after the first university semester begins in that country.
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10:09
Apple releases iOS 17.5 with News+ games, Pride...
Apple has officially released iOS 17.5, bringing new games in News+ and cross-platform tracking detection to iPhone users. Apple’s latest Pride wallpaper is also featured. The update is available alongside iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5 Sonoma, and more.
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09:58
Vision Pro selling at a discount on eBay ahead of...
We’re three months into Apple Vision Pro launching in the US and expectations are building for international availability to arrive after WWDC 2024 in June. But what do after-market sales look like now? As it happens, you can pick up a new Vision Pro on eBay at a $500 or more discount – although there are some caveats.
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09:28
Best Mac webcams
Macworld
During the coronavirus lockdowns millions of people around the world were reliant on video apps such as Zoom or Apple’s own FaceTime to chat with family and friends online. Lockdowns may be a thing of the past, but video calling still remains popular and is here to stay. And, of course, many of us are still working from home the majority of the time, continuing to use business-oriented apps such as Skype or Microsoft Teams to set up video calls with colleagues and clients.
Apart from the Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro, all Macs have one of Apple’s FaceTime cameras already built in, so you don’t necessarily need to buy a new webcam for video calls. However, the webcams on older Macs offer embarrassingly low resolution...
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09:16
Bloomberg: Apple Vision Pro to debut internationally...
Apple Vision Pro first launched in the US only back in February, and it was unknown how long it would take for Apple to bring the product to more countries. Now, a new report indicates the wait may not be much longer.
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09:13
Worried about another iPad Pro Bendgate? Apple wants...
Macworld
Apple loves to make its products thinner, even if no one asks for it. When Apple revealed the new iPad Pro it made its thinnest tablets ever–the 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro are 5.3 mm and 5.1 mm thick, respectively. But for longtime Apple users, proclamations about the slender profile bring back memories of Bendgate, which happened with the iPhone 6 Plus, the iPhone SE, and most importantly the 2018 iPad Pro.
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09:08
What does the ‘Air’ in ‘iPad Air’ mean nowadays?...
After Apple’s iPad-focused event last week, many observers – including yours truly – pointed out that the new iPad Pro is actually thinner and lighter than the iPad Air. This had me wondering what “Air” actually means nowadays for Apple.
In a new interview, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, offered up an explanation.
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09:07
M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10: Is the base model best for...
Alongside the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, the iPad 10 remains in the lineup as the entry-level tablet from Apple with a lower price. Here’s a look at what’s the same and different when considering the M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10.
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08:52
New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats...
08:33
Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of...
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple years in the making that aims to use AI to assist teams in syncing their in-office time.
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08:14
New iPad Pro and iPad Air screens are cheaper to...
07:38
M4 is the first Apple silicon chip to debut on iPad...
It’s been only a couple of months since Apple’s most popular Mac was updated to the M3 chip, and about half a year since the M3 first debuted.
But already, thanks to the M4’s inclusion in the new iPad Pro, prospective Mac buyers are wondering when this new iPad-exclusive chip will make its way into the Mac lineup.
Here’s what we currently expect from the M4’s Mac timeline.
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07:05
Report: iOS 18 to get a big AI boost with ChatGPT...
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With WWDC 2024 less than a month away, we’re starting to get a good idea of what Apple has in mind as its big software announcements, namely iOS 18. We already knew that AI was likely to be a major theme of the event, but a new report offers specifics of what that will involve.
According to the generally well-informed leaker Mark Gurman (citing “people familiar with the matter”), Apple “has closed in on an agreement” with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to the iPhone as of the launch of iOS 18 this year. Crucially, that would mean the technology...
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06:23
Best cheap VPN Deals: The cheapest VPNs for Mac,...
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VPN services can give you online privacy, unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, Max, and Prime, and allow you to access websites that aren’t available in your region. They are also an essential tool if you have a MacBook and want to securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. We can help you find the cheapest VPN to suit your needs.
Choosing which VPN service to subscribe to can be difficult and this is compounded by the fact that there are so many offers and discounts. That’s where we come in. All of the services you’ll find below are ones we’d use ourselves – and we do so daily.
Read How to use a VPN on a Mac for more information, and if you still aren’t sure why you need a VPN read:...
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06:18
Apple Music kicks off 10-day ‘100 Best Albums’ of...
Apple Music is kicking off a 10-day countdown today, during which it will share the 100 Best Albums of all time.
“The list is an editorial statement, fully independent of any streaming numbers on Apple Music — a love letter to the records that have shaped the world music lovers live and listen in,” Apple Music says.
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06:01
Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac
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Mac security software adds another layer of protection to what Apple already provides, with features that can help to protect your identity, passwords, and financial details. These are the things that criminals are after, and they’ll often use cunning ways to extract them rather than spending time trying to break past Apple’s defenses in macOS.
Although some of the packages here are solely focused on macOS, others will also protect Android and Windows devices you might also own, and that makes the price of protection much cheaper per computer.
Good security software should warn you before you click on a dangerous website, or open a ‘phishing’ email with a dodgy attachment, which could trick you into handing over your bank details, passwords, or other sensitive information.
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05:39
After Apple, EU goes after Microsoft and Booking.com...
After Apple was required to make big changes in Europe to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft and Booking.com have also been ruled to be subject to the antitrust law …
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04:49
Apple looks set to lose latest court battle with...
The US judge who ordered Apple to allow developers to sell apps outside of the official App Store has sharply criticized the way the iPhone maker has responded.
Epic Games went back to court to claim that Apple was not properly complying with the antitrust order, and remarks made by judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers indicate that she is in agreement …
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04:15
GameSir X2s Type C review: Turn your iPhone into a...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Easy to use
- Analogue controls
- Nice clicky feel
Cons
Our Verdict
The GameSir X2s Type C turns your iPhone into a Steam Deck-like gaming machine. Great feel and its great analog controls give you an edge when playing in the mobile world. For example, if you have a Game Pass subscription, you can play really heavy games with this bad boy attached to your phone.
Price When Reviewed
$45.99
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04:06
Top Apple TV+ talent could share $10.5M bonus; three...
We learned earlier this month that Apple was actively discussing a success-based bonus system for Apple TV+ talent – in which writers, actors, and directors would be paid less up-front, but receive greater rewards when shows proved popular with audiences.
A new report reveals some of the specifics of this, including the three criteria Apple would apply to determine who receives the bonus payments of up to $10.5M per season …
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03:30
Instead of simplifying the iPad, Apple made it more...
Macworld
Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.
Simple is as simple does
One of the first things they teach you at tech journalist school is to put yourself in the shoes of the casual reader. I’m immersed in the world of Apple products on a daily basis, but many of those who visit Macworld stubbornly insist on having a life. And things that might seem obvious to me, and to Apple’s head-in-the-clouds hipster marketing team, are baffling to them.
It’s worrying for all concerned, then, when I’m the one finding Apple’s product range baffling. But that’s been the case with the iPad for years: between staggered launches, inconsistent naming...
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03:00
Initial M4 Geekbench scores go public, new chip...
Last week at its media event, Apple made the unconventional move of releasing its newest CPU, the M4, within its next-generation iPad Pro tablet, which is currently available for pre-order and will hit the shelves on Wednesday, May 15. Benchmarks for the new M4 iPad Pro units have surfaced over on Geekbench, and offer a […]
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01:00
Stay on track of project tasks, budgeting, and more...
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No matter what profession you’re in, you likely deal or lead projects on a regular basis. Project organization and management can be a difficult task, but Microsoft Project Professional 2021 can help you start and end your projects successfully.
Through May 22, Microsoft’s leading project management suite (4.4-star rated on GetApp!) is less than $20. It’s a one-time fee that opens lifetime access to tools for auto-population, task reports, and more.
Project offers a wide range of pre-made project...
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Sunday May 12
18:20
Apple Store workers in Maryland vote in favor of a...
Two years ago, Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland voted in favor of unionization, making it the first Apple retail location in the United States to unionize. Now, those Apple Towson Town Center employees have authorized a strike, after “a year of negotiations with Apple management that yielded unsatisfactory outcomes.”
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13:34
OpenAI's Sam Altman on iPhones, Music, Training...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gave an hour-long interview to the "All-In" podcast (hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg). And speaking on technology's advance, Altman said "Phones are unbelievably good.... I personally think the iPhone is like the greatest piece of technology humanity has ever made. It's really a wonderful product."
Q: What comes after it?
Altman: I don't know. I mean, that was what I was saying. It's so good, that to get beyond it, I think the bar is quite high.
Q: You've been working with Jony Ive on something, right?
Altman: We've been discussing ideas, but I don't — like, if I knew...
Altman said later he thought voice interaction "feels like a different way to use a computer."
But the conversation turned to Apple in another way. It happened in a larger conversation where Altman said OpenAI has "currently made the decision not to do music, and partly because exactly these questions of...
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11:00
iPad cellular is a major advantage over Macs, still...
Every time a new iPad Pro is announced, Apple’s enthusiasm over how powerful its most advanced tablet is provokes a certain level of public cynicism. Not because Apple’s claims are disputed. But because for all the power the iPad Pro boasts, it still runs iPadOS. And for some, that automatically makes it inexorably less capable than a Mac.
But one significant area where the iPad has the undisputed upper hand on the Mac is in connectivity. You can’t get a Mac with cellular, but the iPad has offered cellular since its 2010 debut. And built-in cellular can prove a major advantage for someone who values having a truly portable computer.
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09:06
Ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro features new internal...
The is Apple’s thinnest product ever, with the 13-inch model measuring at just 5.1mm thick (excluding camera bump).
The last time the iPad Pro was redesigned, with the 2018 model, there was a big controversy as people noticed it was relatively easy to bend their iPads, with some arriving bent out of the box. For this ultra-thin redesign, the question of rigidity and durability inevitably has relevance again. But, in an interview with Arun Maini, Apple SVP John Ternus addressed these concerns, noting that the new iPad has a redesigned internal structure meant to improve the device’s stiffness.
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08:00
iPad chip list: Here’s what Apple Silicon is in...
Curious what chip Apple has put in its iPads over the years or what A or M-series is in your current iPad? What about the original iPad? Read along for a look at the complete iPad chip list for what comes in every model going back to 2010.
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03:00
Surf anonymously and block ads with a $70...
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In this new age of internet threats, you could spend more time worrying about your data privacy than you do actually working or comfortably browsing. If you wish to enhance your digital experience, Windscribe VPN offers an all-in-one solution to privacy and internet security that’s now available for a new low price of less than $70.
Trusted sites like Tom’s Guide and G2 gave Windscribe VPN high marks for its user-friendly interface and commitment to a true no-logging policy. This Windscribe VPN Pro subscription allows...
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01:00
Gain cybersecurity knowledge with this $50 bundle to...
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Work towards a new career in cybersecurity with The Complete 2024 Cyber Security Expert Certification Training Bundle, now just $49.99 (reg. $195).
If you’re interested in a lucrative new career, cybersecurity is a great bet. The industry is only growing as cyber threats become more sophisticated and prevalent.
A good first step towards joining this evolving field is investing in a comprehensive cybersecurity education. With this $50...
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01:00
How to check a Mac’s free hard drive space
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In today’s era of multi-terabyte hard drives and online storage, many of us don’t keep as close an eye on our disk usage as we used to. Still, even the largest drives fill up eventually.
If you don’t know how to check your disk space use on your Mac, here’s where to look first.
And for long-term upkeep, there are plenty of powerful apps such as CleanMyMac ($34.95/£34.95) and DaisyDisk ($9.99/£9.99) which offer useful visualizations of your hard drive storage, while also allowing you to delete unnecessary files that hog too much space. Many of them also offer free trials — we’ve covered the ones worth downloading in round up of the...
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Saturday May 11
18:58
iPhone 16 Pro: Four new camera features coming this...
The iPhone 16 Pro lineup will bring new features such as larger displays, a dedicated Capture button, and more. We’re also expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are four things to look forward to this year…
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05:00
Apple @ Work: Considering an MDM migration? Here are...
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There’s never a good time to migrate between device management vendors, but sometimes its necessary. If all of your devices are deployed at the same time (on a lease, etc.), you can time these device refreshes with the new device management...
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03:00
Get this waterproof speaker for cheaper than on...
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The TREBLAB HD77 Outdoor Rugged Wireless Speaker has a long-lasting battery, excellent sound quality, and a tough build. This portable speaker could be great for your next camping trip, and you can get one on sale for $59.99.
This wireless speaker comes with DualBass and TWS (True Wireless Stereo) technology. It produces 360-degree sound coverage, and the 5,200mAh battery could last up to 20 hours, depending on your usage. The PlayXTend energy-saving feature could...
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01:30
Why is my Mac fan so loud? How to fix an overheating...
Macworld
If your Mac is beginning to sound like it has a jet engine spinning up inside it’s not just annoying, it may also be a sign that something is wrong. There could be an issue that is causing your Mac to overheat, or you might have a faulty fan. Here’s what to do if those fans keep whirring even if nothing appears to be wrong.
Why is my Mac’s fan so loud all of a sudden?
Having the fans going at full pelt isn’t a sign that things are necessarily wrong with your Mac, as the reason they’re installed in the first place is to cool down the insides of your computer by increasing the airflow around the components.
If you’re running computationally intensive applications such as HD video editors or high-end games, then your Mac will be working very hard, which in turn creates heat. The fan sensor will notice that the temperature is rising and immediately spin up the fans to help keep the system from cooking itself...
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01:05
iPad Pro with M4 chip boasts impressive performance...
The M4 is looking like a very strong generation for Apple Silicon. According to leaked Geekbench scores likely posted by reviewers who already got their hands on the new iPad ahead of next week’s embargo, with the M4 chip scores about 3700 in single-core CPU benchmark, and around 14500 in multi-core.
That compares to ~3100 and ~12000 for the M3 MacBook Air, which Apple only just shipped in March. The new iPad Pro bests the Air by about 20%, an impressive generational jump, at least in these benchmark results.
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01:00
How to use Mac Recovery Mode
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MacOS Recovery (often referred to as Mac Recovery Mode) was introduced back in 2010 with OS X 10.7 Lion. This Recovery HD partition contains the latest version of the macOS you installed on your Mac and makes it possible to troubleshoot issues with your Mac. It is a useful tool that the majority of Mac users will almost never need to use.
Why use macOS Recovery?
I did say almost. There are a few instances where you may need to use macOS Recovery:
- You need to wipe a Mac because you want to sell it or pass it on to a new user. MacOS Recovery will allow you to wipe your Mac, removing your data and your Apple ID. We have a detailed tutorial on...
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01:00
Learn something new when you stream Curiosity Stream...
Macworld
Are your favorite streaming platforms simply not cutting it with their content these days? You can change up your streaming experience for the better with Curiosity Stream.
Dubbed “Netflix for documentaries,” Curiosity Stream is a streaming service that provides lifetime access to thousands of unique and educational documentaries and docuseries. Through May 12, lifetime access is only $179.97 (reg. $399).
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Friday May 10
18:33
Bloomberg: Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI to...
Apple is finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to bring some of its technology to the iPhone this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. With this deal, the report explains that Apple will be able to offer “a popular chatbot” powered by ChatGPT as part of its AI-focused features in iOS 18.
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17:02
Apple Will Revamp Siri To Catch Up To Its Chatbot...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Apple's top software executives decided early last year that Siri, the company's virtual assistant, needed a brain transplant. The decision came after the executives Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea spent weeks testing OpenAI's new chatbot, ChatGPT. The product's use of generative artificial intelligence, which can write poetry, create computer code and answer complex questions, made Siri look antiquated, said two people familiar with the company's work, who didn't have permission to speak publicly. Introduced in 2011 as the original virtual assistant in every iPhone, Siri had been limited for years to individual requests and had never been able to follow a conversation. It often misunderstood questions. ChatGPT, on the other hand, knew that if someone asked for the weather in San Francisco and then said, "What about New York?" that user wanted another forecast.
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