Can Jony Ive make the magical AI device everyone will want?

If you’ve always wanted to wear your Apple Magic Mouse on your lapel, your chance may come soon. A profile of Jony Ive in the New York Times revealed that LoveFrom, the design company Ive founded after leaving Apple, is working with OpenAI to “create a new computing device because the technology could do more…

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Cameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the world

The cameras of the iPhone 16 Pro models The camera system in the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the fourth-best of its kind in the world, but it manages to top the list when it comes to video capabilities. Following the release of the iPhone 16 generation, testing on its various features and components have…

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Compared: Aqara U50 vs U100 vs U200

Aqara smart locks with Apple Home compatibility supporting Home Key Aqara has three Apple Home smart locks with Home Key support, but they address different needs depending on required security and protocols. Here's how they compare. Smart home product manufacturers are a dime a dozen, but they are not all equal in their execution. Aqara's…

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Shazam features support for Apple Music Haptics

Shazam now supports Music Haptics Popular music recognition app Shazam has released an update integrating the new Music Haptics accessibility feature. Released alongside iOS 18, Music Haptics takes advantage of the powerful Taptic Engine that can "tap" and vibrate the iPhone, and combines it with music playback. In short, your iPhone will vibrate in time…

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Apple aims to get to three iOS 18 updates out before the end of 2024

The full rollout of the Apple Intelligence upgrade will continue into early 2025. Apple will be rolling out Apple Intelligence features to qualifying iPhones as quickly as it can, with as many as three updates before year's end. Some major components, including big changes to Siri, may have to wait until early 2025. Apple has…

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iFixit awards iPhone 16 its highest repairability score ever

The iPhone 16 lineup is easier to disassemble than ever before. Photo credit: iFixit The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous iPhone, thanks to three key changes in the design and internals that make it easier to access components. The rating, which…

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Apple stops selling iPhone 13, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, other items

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, despite their compatibility with Apple Intelligence, have been discontinued. It's still possible to get a new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max from retailers if you hurry, but Apple has officially discontinued both 2023 models, as well as the iPhone 13 and other products as part…

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