iPhone 16, Apple Watch X, iOS 18, and everything coming in Apple’s biggest month

This is it, the biggest month of the year for Apple fans. September is when Apple releases new iPhones and Apple Watches, as well as the major updates to its operating systems that we’ve been hearing about since WWDC in June. That means iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and iOS 18,…

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iPhone cases may get Action Buttons and reverse wireless charging

Apple's patent would allow cases to add virtual buttons. It may not be necessary to get an iPhone 16 to get an Action Button, as Apple appears to be working on a case with buttons built in that can control the enclosed iPhone. The patent does not mention an external power supply or wireless technology…

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Longer ‘Napoleon: The Director’s Cut’ lands on Apple TV+

The Ridley Scott epic "Napoleon: The Director's Cut" is now available to stream on Apple TV+, with the online version 48 minutes longer than the theatrical release. The epic historical drama "Napoleon" achieved a theatrical release in 2023, but at the time, director and co-producer Ridley Scott wanted to release a longer version. Now we…

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Apple plans to make a major OpenAI investment

Apple is reportedly considering making investment into OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT service, in a move that could shore up Apple's standing in the AI marketplace. As part of the Apple Intelligence initiative arriving later in the year as part of iOS 18, Apple will allow users to connect Siri to ChatGPT to handle…

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Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators

Altered image found in face swap ad Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price. Apple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of that control is preventing pornographic apps altogether. However, there…

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