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How the next iPhone will stop people texting at the wheel
- June 08, 2017
The new iOS also introduces a "super fast and super easy" keyboard which can be flicked to select punctuation, rather than requiring you to press shift to view a different keyboard. With the next version of the iOS system for mobile devices, messages will sync in the cloud. This works thanks to the "smart home hub" features, which work for all HomeKit-compatible devices. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The new iOS also introduces a "super fast and super easy" keyboard which can be flicked to select punctuation, rather than requiring you to press shift to view a different keyboard. With the next version of the iOS system for mobile devices, messages will sync in the cloud. This works thanks to the "smart home hub" features, which work for all HomeKit-compatible devices. (more...)
Apple unveils smart home assistant HomePod
- June 08, 2017
Amazon also offers a $49.99 Dot speaker and the $229.99 Echo Show, which features a screen. Like the Amazon Echo and Google Home , Apple's HomePod speaker will play music while also helping people to manage their lives and homes. Only the most recent messages will be kept on the device to save storage space. "As prices decrease and functionality increases, consumers are finding more reasons to adopt these devices". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Amazon also offers a $49.99 Dot speaker and the $229.99 Echo Show, which features a screen. Like the Amazon Echo and Google Home , Apple's HomePod speaker will play music while also helping people to manage their lives and homes. Only the most recent messages will be kept on the device to save storage space. "As prices decrease and functionality increases, consumers are finding more reasons to adopt these devices". (more...)
Apple's HomePod Puts Siri in a Speaker
- June 08, 2017
Like Google's Home and Amazon's Echo , the HomePod can provide information such as weather forecasts, control smart lighting and other gadgets, and stream music . As The New York Times noted, this year's conference was particularly heavy on Apple hardware announcements , but nonetheless there were some exciting updates for Apple's software products. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Like Google's Home and Amazon's Echo , the HomePod can provide information such as weather forecasts, control smart lighting and other gadgets, and stream music . As The New York Times noted, this year's conference was particularly heavy on Apple hardware announcements , but nonetheless there were some exciting updates for Apple's software products. (more...)
Apple Reveals Homepod Device
- June 08, 2017
The app is created to offer a "unified experience" for discovering and accessing TV shows and movies from multiple apps on Apple TV , iPhone and iPad - but launched previous year with the notable absences of Netflix and Amazon . Other smart home hubs like the Echo - and many similarly priced home priced home speaker systems - can't hold a candle to what the HomePod is able to replicate sonically. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The app is created to offer a "unified experience" for discovering and accessing TV shows and movies from multiple apps on Apple TV , iPhone and iPad - but launched previous year with the notable absences of Netflix and Amazon . Other smart home hubs like the Echo - and many similarly priced home priced home speaker systems - can't hold a candle to what the HomePod is able to replicate sonically. (more...)
Amazon devices chief: HomePod and Echo ain't the same thing
- June 08, 2017
Here's how that works: Imagine a user places the HomePod anywhere in the room. Per Apple , the Pod is built with a "high-excursion woofer with a custom amplifier to play a wide range of deep, rich bass". According to Apple , you can ask Siri to send messages, control smart home devices , and get updates on the news , sports, and weather. It'll also be able to control other smart home devices and be a musicologist , as Phil Schiller , Apple's VP of worldwide marketing, puts it. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Here's how that works: Imagine a user places the HomePod anywhere in the room. Per Apple , the Pod is built with a "high-excursion woofer with a custom amplifier to play a wide range of deep, rich bass". According to Apple , you can ask Siri to send messages, control smart home devices , and get updates on the news , sports, and weather. It'll also be able to control other smart home devices and be a musicologist , as Phil Schiller , Apple's VP of worldwide marketing, puts it. (more...)
Your old iPhone is about to be obsolete. Thanks Apple
- June 08, 2017
While the phone will still work (and it's a little bit fantastic that it still does), users won't be able to download the latest apps or security upgrades to protect against hackers and vulnerabilities. All you need to do is enable that, hit record, and your phone will tape what's unfolding on Snapchat without letting the other party know. There is a new iMessage App Drawer so that it is easier to find the apps you want while you are in an iMessage conversation. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
While the phone will still work (and it's a little bit fantastic that it still does), users won't be able to download the latest apps or security upgrades to protect against hackers and vulnerabilities. All you need to do is enable that, hit record, and your phone will tape what's unfolding on Snapchat without letting the other party know. There is a new iMessage App Drawer so that it is easier to find the apps you want while you are in an iMessage conversation. (more...)
Apple's HomePod Faces Fierce Competition Among Smart Speakers
- June 08, 2017
I think AR is that big. HomePod wants to be the first of the smart speakers to tick the dual boxes of robust virtual assistant and exceptional sound producer. "In the future Google products must be compatible with Apple products and Amazon products must be compatible with the latest startup's homemade device". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
I think AR is that big. HomePod wants to be the first of the smart speakers to tick the dual boxes of robust virtual assistant and exceptional sound producer. "In the future Google products must be compatible with Apple products and Amazon products must be compatible with the latest startup's homemade device". (more...)
Apple HomePod Siri Speaker Promises Amazing Sound Quality
- June 08, 2017
The confirmation comes after BuzzFeed reported that it was part of a deal to have the Apple TV listed on Amazon. With HomePod , only after "Hey Siri" is recognized locally on the device will any information be sent to Apple servers, encrypted and sent using an anonymous Siri identifier. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The confirmation comes after BuzzFeed reported that it was part of a deal to have the Apple TV listed on Amazon. With HomePod , only after "Hey Siri" is recognized locally on the device will any information be sent to Apple servers, encrypted and sent using an anonymous Siri identifier. (more...)
Amazon's Prime is officially coming to Apple TV this year
- June 08, 2017
The new iMac Pro starts at $5,000 and will ship in December. Additionally, according to Smith, the developer who tweeted about this; this is seemingly a new App Store entry by Apple for the Activity App . It will arrive in the United States and United Kingdom in December priced at $349. There's also some buzz around a Siri-enabled smart speaker , which would be a good move for Apple . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The new iMac Pro starts at $5,000 and will ship in December. Additionally, according to Smith, the developer who tweeted about this; this is seemingly a new App Store entry by Apple for the Activity App . It will arrive in the United States and United Kingdom in December priced at $349. There's also some buzz around a Siri-enabled smart speaker , which would be a good move for Apple . (more...)
Apple HomePod to Compete with Amazon Echo, Google Home
- June 08, 2017
Siri can be activated using the command " Hey, Siri ". "We want powerful machine learning to be easier to use in your apps ", software chief Craig Federighi said as he unveiled a toolkit that allows developers to use Apple's AI technology. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Siri can be activated using the command " Hey, Siri ". "We want powerful machine learning to be easier to use in your apps ", software chief Craig Federighi said as he unveiled a toolkit that allows developers to use Apple's AI technology. (more...)
The iMac Pro is the gorgeous Darth Vader of Apple products
- June 08, 2017
This allows the iMac Pro to metaphorically FLY, providing a level of performance never seen from an all-in-one before. The firm's range-topping iPad Pro tablets have also undergone a hefty upgrade, with the smaller model now boasting a larger display. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
This allows the iMac Pro to metaphorically FLY, providing a level of performance never seen from an all-in-one before. The firm's range-topping iPad Pro tablets have also undergone a hefty upgrade, with the smaller model now boasting a larger display. (more...)
Updates to Apple's smart assistant Siri 'could be vital to HomePod's success'
- June 08, 2017
The HomePod is the new digital speaker that will come loaded with Siri , similar to Amazon's Echo and Google Home which packs Alexa and Google Assistant respectively. Also, Schiller made a point to say that Apple cares a lot about its user's privacy , so nothing is ever being sent until you say " Hey Siri ". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The HomePod is the new digital speaker that will come loaded with Siri , similar to Amazon's Echo and Google Home which packs Alexa and Google Assistant respectively. Also, Schiller made a point to say that Apple cares a lot about its user's privacy , so nothing is ever being sent until you say " Hey Siri ". (more...)
Apple's WWDC 2017 is underway, here's the latest from San Jose
- June 08, 2017
We hear that all-too familiar text message notification while driving, and then we are tempted to look down at our phone to read the message . It's unknown whether or not this was simply unintended or a new feature but thankfully iOS 11 is now in developer mode and won't be released to the public until sometime this fall. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
We hear that all-too familiar text message notification while driving, and then we are tempted to look down at our phone to read the message . It's unknown whether or not this was simply unintended or a new feature but thankfully iOS 11 is now in developer mode and won't be released to the public until sometime this fall. (more...)
Apple wants to rock the market with HomePod, faces challenges
- June 08, 2017
Therefore, no surprise that design excellence is quite visible in this new smart speaker as well. Apple might have been first to market with a digital assistant on the phone , but Siri has been surpassed by Amazon and Google . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Therefore, no surprise that design excellence is quite visible in this new smart speaker as well. Apple might have been first to market with a digital assistant on the phone , but Siri has been surpassed by Amazon and Google . (more...)
PM Modi departs for Kazakhstan's Astana to attend SCO summit
- June 08, 2017
The Chinese diplomat added that Iran now has an observer status in the organization and has for a long time "proactively participated" in its activities and has made positive contributions to the SCO's development. On the sidelines of the SCO summit , Sharif will hold a number of bilateral meetings with other participating leaders, Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Chinese diplomat added that Iran now has an observer status in the organization and has for a long time "proactively participated" in its activities and has made positive contributions to the SCO's development. On the sidelines of the SCO summit , Sharif will hold a number of bilateral meetings with other participating leaders, Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
Apple announces workstation-class iMac Pro
- June 08, 2017
The updated iMac (mid-2017 models) are available to order now on apple .com and will be in Apple Stores starting on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. On the notebook side of things, MacBooks will get Intel Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs. Apple announced two new iPad Pro models , a 12.9-inch update (starting at $799) and a 10.5-inch model (starting at $649) that replaces iPad Pro 9.7-inch. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The updated iMac (mid-2017 models) are available to order now on apple .com and will be in Apple Stores starting on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. On the notebook side of things, MacBooks will get Intel Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs. Apple announced two new iPad Pro models , a 12.9-inch update (starting at $799) and a 10.5-inch model (starting at $649) that replaces iPad Pro 9.7-inch. (more...)
Beltre out of Rangers' lineup again after spraining ankle
- June 08, 2017
The Rangers scored more runs Tuesday night than they had in their previous three games combined to rout the Mets 10-8 at Globe Life Park. The 32-year-old right-hander worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Dillon Gee , the former Mets pitcher who allowed four runs and three homers over 3 1/3 innings in his first start for Texas. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Rangers scored more runs Tuesday night than they had in their previous three games combined to rout the Mets 10-8 at Globe Life Park. The 32-year-old right-hander worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Dillon Gee , the former Mets pitcher who allowed four runs and three homers over 3 1/3 innings in his first start for Texas. (more...)
Sony on its older games: "Why would anybody play this?"
- June 08, 2017
Sales of the Samsung Gear VR, which is much cheaper than the premium headsets as it uses Galaxy and Note smartphones as a screen and to power its games, is still far ahead with five million sales as of January . It is unclear if the PlayStation will come with the same specifications or they will be toned down/ramped up for the limited edition gaming console. It's not clear yet where virtual reality hardware like PSVR fits on that spectrum. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Sales of the Samsung Gear VR, which is much cheaper than the premium headsets as it uses Galaxy and Note smartphones as a screen and to power its games, is still far ahead with five million sales as of January . It is unclear if the PlayStation will come with the same specifications or they will be toned down/ramped up for the limited edition gaming console. It's not clear yet where virtual reality hardware like PSVR fits on that spectrum. (more...)
The iMac Pro combines a familiar look with a dark twist
- June 08, 2017
Apple is emphasising the $1,299 21.5-inch iMac and new $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro as all-round products with a relatively affordable price tag. Before you throw down more than $1,000, the big question is whether or not it's worth upgrading if you already have an iMac . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Apple is emphasising the $1,299 21.5-inch iMac and new $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro as all-round products with a relatively affordable price tag. Before you throw down more than $1,000, the big question is whether or not it's worth upgrading if you already have an iMac . (more...)
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