An iOS 18 Shortcuts workflow is a sequence of actions—individual steps that interact with apps or system features on your iPhone—to complete tasks efficiently. For example, an iOS 18 Shortcuts…
The current Apple Intelligence, powering Siri, uses a compact 3-billion-parameter model optimized for on-device processing, prioritizing speed and privacy. In contrast, the Siri chatbot prototype employs cloud-based LLMs with 3,…
The hallmark of iOS 26’s redesign is its adoption of translucent interface elements, reminiscent of visionOS’s frosted glass aesthetic. In visionOS, app windows use a material Apple calls “glass,” which…
App Tracking Transparency has led to a nearly 55% drop in tracking opt-in rates in the United States, as detailed in a research paper by Frankfurt-based professors and researchers. Globally,…
The Epic vs. Apple saga, which began in 2020 when Epic introduced an alternative payment system in Fortnite to bypass Apple’s 30% commission, has forced major changes to App Store…
The study, published on May 29, 2025, explored whether six popular foundation models—designed for audio or speech processing—could estimate heart rates from phonocardiograms. These models weren’t trained specifically for health…
The App Store’s $406 billion in 2024 transactions breaks down into three key areas. Physical goods and services, like purchases through apps such as Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber, accounted for…
The Link tile feature, offers three fields during event creation: a URL, a title, and a description. For instance, a wedding planner can link to a registry on Amazon, while…
The smart home hub, often described as a smaller, more affordable iPad-like device, is designed to be a central “command center” for HomeKit and Matter-compatible devices. MacRumors reports it will…
For the first time since the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple is reimagining the rear camera system. 9to5Mac reports the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a rectangular camera bar stretching across…
Navigating visionOS relies on a handful of precise gestures, designed for comfort and ease. Apple Support outlines the primary actions: to select an item, look at it and tap your…
The stolen iPhone trade often begins with brazen thefts—thieves on electric bikes or scooters snatching phones from pedestrians in busy urban centers. One victim, London entrepreneur Sam Amrani, used Apple’s…
The dog, a friendly but disoriented wanderer, appeared on Purdy’s porch with an AirTag on its collar. The tracker was nonfunctional due to a dead battery, unable to ping its…
Imagine a robot in your home that can fold laundry or prepare coffee as deftly as you do. Apple’s PH2D method aims to make this possible by training robots to…
The camera wasn’t about snapping selfies or video calls, unlike earlier smartwatch experiments by competitors. Instead, it aimed to make the Apple Watch a standalone tool for real-time insights. Imagine…
