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Apple Intelligence – The Test Apps That Paved the Way for Apple's Generative AI

Internally, Apple used several test apps before launching Apple Intelligence. 3 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple Intelligence is the product of more than a year of relentless testing. Here's what Apple engineers used to ensure the quality of its AI software. For Apple, 2024 is undoubtedly the year of artificial intelligence. The company has long been …

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MagSafe Monday: LISEN Phone Holder Is a Must-Have Accessory for Frequent Flyers

I've spent more time in airports this year than I care to admit, and I've found the LISEN Universal Airplane Phone Holder for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It's not designed to charge, it's designed to keep your iPhone safe and secure at all times. Some of My Favorite Devices Abode Home Security …

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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Ahead of Hearing Aid Feature Launch

By Julie Clover Apple today released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both USB-C and Lightning models. The AirPods Pro 2 firmware has a build number of 7B19, which is an upgrade from firmware 7A305 released in September. The new AirPods Pro 2 firmware comes just before Apple …

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YouTuber Makes Video of Mac Event So Apple Doesn't Have to

Jon Prosser as Tim Cook in Apple event parody video – image source: Frontpage Tech 4 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple Not Releasing Launch Video for Upcoming Announcements Mac, so YouTuber Jon Prosser made one anyway. It's basically a way to predict what Apple's announcements will include, but it's also pretty lovingly done with mostly very …

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iOS 18.1 Updates Business Messages with RCS Support

Next week, Apple will release the iOS 18.1 update with Apple Intelligence and more. But despite months of beta testing, there’s one new feature we just learned about today: iOS 18.1 updates Business Messages, including RCS support. Business Chat Is No Longer Just for iMessage A few years ago, Apple updated iMessage with a new …

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TestFlight now allows developers to set testing criteria and include app screenshots

By Julie Clover Apple today updated its TestFlight app with new features designed to make it easier to beta test an app. TestFlight is an app that developers can use to distribute their app to beta testers before it’s released. The app has also been redesigned on iPhone and iPad. App beta invitations include a …

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has been focused on business from an early age

Tim Cook – Image Credit: Apple 0 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money he earned from delivering papers to put aside for his college education. As the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience making business decisions and handling money. …

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The new iOS 18.1 for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number

Apple is preparing to release new major software updates next week. One of them will be new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, which will activate key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here's the build number to look out for when waiting for an AirPods update. AirPods Pro features in iOS 18.1 require an …

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Apple Shares Private Cloud Computing Virtual Research Environment, Offers Bug Bounties

By Julie Clover Private Cloud Compute is a cloud-based intelligence system designed by Apple to process private AI data, and it is what Apple uses to keep Apple Intelligence queries secure when they need to be processed in the cloud. Apple has promised to allow security and privacy researchers to review the end-to-end security and …

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Apple is testing an app to monitor human blood sugar levels

Monitoring Glucose on Apple Watch with the Dexcom App 3 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple is still working on something to help fight diabetes, a report claims the company is internally testing an app that will help people monitor their blood sugar levels. Apple has long been rumored to be working on ways to monitor a …