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Expand Expanding CloseApple is further cracking down on its in-person work requirements. According to Platformer’s Zoë Schiffer, Apple is closely monitoring attendance via badge records to ensure employees are coming to the office at least three times per week.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp on Wednesday announced new features to enhance the group chat experience on its platform. With its latest update, the popular instant messaging app now lets admins decide who can join a group. In addition, it has become easier to check which groups you have in common with other contacts.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s been almost three months since Apple officially sunset the iconic Dark Sky weather app. A new “Eulogy for Dark Sky” published today does a great job of honoring Dark Sky, calling it a “data visualization masterpiece.”
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Believe it or not, iOS 17 is coming in just a few months. This represents Apple’s biggest software update for iPhone users, and it’s usually packed full of new features and changes. Read on as we roundup what the rumors currently say about iOS 17 new features and more.
Expand Expanding CloseThe current Apple Watch lineup features three distinct wearables. While much remains the same between Series 8 and previous models, there are some differences worth considering. Read on for Apple Watch Series 8 vs 7 and earlier to help decide what’s the best pick for you or someone you’re shopping for.
Expand Expanding CloseApple is continuing its autonomous vehicle testing in California with the latest data showing it has added more drivers. The new report shows more than 200 people authorized to support the operation of its 67-vehicle test fleet with one very minor collision happening last month.
Expand Expanding CloseBenQ has released its latest displays today. The two new 27-inch Ergo Arm Designer Monitors and 32-inch version feature a 4K resolution, USB-C connectivity with up to 90W pass-through power, 95% DCI P3 color space, a built-in flexible mounting arm, and more at affordable price points.
Expand Expanding CloseAll of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, delivering some notable savings now that we’re halfway through the work week. Provided by our pals at 9to5Toys, Wednesday is now seeing the second-best price yet land on Apple’s Studio Display at $249 off. The lowest price of the year has also arrived on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $239, which is joined by the first chances in 2023 to save on AirTags from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseA new story out of Chicago highlights the versatility of Apple’s AirTag item tracker. According to a report from CWBChicago, a man’s attempted carjacking failed in part because he didn’t know how to drive a stick shift car. He then fled the scene carrying the victim’s keys… on which an AirTag was attached.
Expand Expanding CloseOpera is the latest browser to build in OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence – with an early access offering. Following companies like Microsoft’s lead, the new Opera on desktop has “AI Prompts” that make it super quick to use plus the browser’s sidebar includes access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic.
Expand Expanding CloseLast fall Nanoleaf announced that it would be bringing Matter to its Essentials smart lighting lineup along with launching some new bulb types. Now the latest products have arrived with Thread/Matter for the smart A19 and Lightstrip with the GU10, BR30 bulbs, and Recessed Downlight in the wings.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Apple-Major League Baseball partnership continues. A weekly doubleheader lineup of baseball games will air on Fridays on Apple TV+, beginning April 7 with a matchup between the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs.
Last season, Apple made Friday Night Baseball available to all users for free — it was watchable by anyone with an Apple ID and access to the Apple TV app. That “limited time offer” has now gone away. For 2023, an Apple TV+ subscription is required to tune in to see the games.
Expand Expanding CloseBelieve it or not, Meta has found the space for more ads in Instagram. The company has announced that it is now allowing Instagram advertisers to place ads in search results for the first time. “Ads will show up in the feed that people can scroll when they tap into a post from search results,” the company says.
Expand Expanding CloseCIRP is out with its latest study today which looks at what customers decide to do with their old smartphones. Instead of just focusing on iPhone though, the survey included Android users to see how things compare when customers buy a new phone.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music users are taking to Reddit to complain about an apparent data-leaking bug that is causing other people’s playlists to appear in their libraries. The problem also appears to affect existing playlists, with random songs being added or removed.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in December Tesla announced its Wireless Charging Platform that’s powered by FreePower’s latest “place anywhere” Qi system. Now orders are shipping to the first customers and we’ve been able to test out the premium multi-device charger that delivers on Apple’s free position AirPower dream.
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Apple is currently beta testing iOS 16.4, and it includes a number of new features and changes for iPhone users. Head below as we recap all of those new features, and speculate on when iOS 16.4 will be released to everyone…
Update March 21, 2023: The iOS 16.4 “Release Candidate” is now available to developers and public beta users. This lines up with our expectation of a release to everyone next week, likely on March 28. More details below.
Expand Expanding CloseWant to check out all the latest iOS features early? Follow along for how to install the iOS 16.4 beta on iPhone (for free) to test out the new emoji, Safari/browser capabilities, always-on display automation, fresh Apple Music animations, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in 2020, Apple and Google teamed up to launch the Exposure Notifications API for COVID-19 contact tracing. The feature aimed to alert you to potential COVID-19 exposures, allowing you to get a test and isolate yourself if necessary.
Three years later, Apple is now giving health agencies the ability to sunset their adoption of the Exposure Notifications API.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV users have had it a bit rough with YouTube TV as of late, but a new update is on its way that fixes a couple of long-standing issues, including HDR handling.
Expand Expanding CloseWe’re all familiar with robotic vacuum cleaners. There are also robotic mops. The folks at ECOVACS make robots that do both. Meet the ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNI robot vacuum and mop combo – a powerful new AI workhorse that leaves floors spotless – and you can get it on sale until March 30.
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