Apple rejigs Apple Intelligence and Siri team with exec known as a fixer

Apple Intelligence and Siri Long-time Apple executive Kim Vorrath has been moved into the Apple Intelligence team following her successes on projects from Apple Vision Pro to the original iPhone. The claim that Apple is behind on artificial intelligence may never go away, despite the company's long history of working in the field. But a…

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Apple isn’t resizing Dynamic Island on iPhone 17

Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues to offer insights into the iPhone 17, this time saying that Dynamic Island isn't getting a redesign. It's 2025 which means we're beginning the nine-month march toward the iPhone 17. As a result, we're seeing an influx of rumors and leaks surrounding the next-gen…

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Apple’s next-gen CarPlay project appears to have stalled

For over a year, Apple’s CarPlay site has teased the arrival of the next generation in 2024. Now that it’s 2025, Apple finally admits that’s not happening. When it was announced at WWDC in 2022, next-gen CarPlay was an exciting peek at the future of in-dash navigation systems. Instead of a rectangular screen, the next-gen…

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iOS 18 adoption steady as users explore AI & customization

Apple's iOS 18 is improving the user experience with AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy, driving strong adoption across iPhones and iPads. The iOS 18 update brings AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy. Currently, 76% of iPhones released in the last four years and 68% of all iPhones are running the latest OS.…

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Apple is being sued over chemicals in Apple Watch bands

Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately conceals the use of potentially harmful chemicals in certain Apple Watch bands. However, Apple asserts that the bands are safe to wear. On Tuesday, a class action lawsuit filed by the Northern District of California, first spotted by The Register was levied against Apple.…

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Microsoft PowerPoint review: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024?

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Included as part of Office subscription Packed with templates Easy to switch styles Cons Plenty of great alternatives now Our Verdict PowerPoint is still a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to…

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It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit

Earlier this week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, accusing the company of knowingly using harmful chemicals in three Apple Watch bands. On Thursday, Apple made a public statement about the lawsuit, stating that the bands are “Safe for users to wear.” The lawsuit cites a University of Notre Dame study that found…

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How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro may represent the latest in technological innovations from Apple, but it also acts as an excellent time machine for exploring VR and 3D content spanning back decades. Here are the apps to check out. Humanity has been toying around with the idea of escaping to different realities through technology for decades. Science…

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