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Spotify may launch Music Pro subscription: What is it and will it be worth paying more

16Apr

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Spotify may launch Music Pro subscription: What is it and will it be worth paying more

[ad_1] In a move that may alter the landscape of music streaming subscriptions, Spotify is reportedly gearing up to unveil a pricier tier dubbed 'Music Pro,' promising audiophiles a premium experience with lossless audio quality. This development comes amidst growing competition in the streaming industry, with rivals like Apple Music already offering similar features.Rumours surrounding Spotify's venture into lossless audio have circulated for years, predating even Apple Music's adoption of the technology back in 2021. Despite this, what has been dubbed 'Spotify HiFi' has remained elusive. However, according to insights from The Verge, indications suggest that Spotify is now laying the groundwork for the introduction of its new 'Music Pro' plan, 9to5Mac reported. Also read: Adobe launc...

iCloud, Apple Music and Apple TV user? Apple just added new Windows experiences for you

9Feb

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iCloud, Apple Music and Apple TV user? Apple just added new Windows experiences for you

[ad_1] Apple has some good news for iCloud, Apple Music and Apple TV users. Apple has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of the iCloud for Windows app, aiming to enhance user experience and streamline content synchronization across devices. The revamped app boasts a redesigned interface, offering improved clarity regarding the syncing process and accessibility of iCloud content on PC.Key features of the redesigned iCloud for Windows app include a revamped onboarding and setup procedure, a detailed syncing status indicator illustrating the progress of content uploads and downloads, convenient shortcuts for accessing iCloud content on PC, and optimizations for photo syncing performance when using Microsoft Photos. Additionally, the update introduces support for physical security keys for...

Apple AI tools all set for launch with iOS 18; may make announcement around CES 2024 too

8Jan

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Apple AI tools all set for launch with iOS 18; may make announcement around CES 2024 too

[ad_1] With sales in the corridor of uncertainty in 2023, 2024 is a big year for Apple in terms of introducing AI features to its products to ensure it gets buyers to make a beeline for stores. With the Samsung Galaxy S24 set for a big launch, nothing short of a massive announcement will likely do. While the company is far behind then other competitors in terms of AI integration, however, it is working to ramp up its game. With the iOS 18 update, Apple is planning to bring new generative AI tools and features to the iPhones just like Samsung and Google Pixel are doing. Earlier, it was rumored that Siri may get generative AI features, however, it looks like Apple has planned something bigger, which it will reveal at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Apple's generative A...

Apple sales lose ground, but iPhone growth strong

3Nov

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Apple sales lose ground, but iPhone growth strong

[ad_1] Apple on Thursday reported that sales fell for the fourth consecutive quarter when compared to the prior year, but profit rose on the back iPhones and services.The tech giant said it made a profit of $23 billion on revenue of $89.5 billion, which was down slightly from the same period last year. Apple chief executive Tim Cook said iPhone sales set a new record for its September quarter while money taken in from services hit an all-time high. The company brought in $43.8 billion from iPhone sales while its services unit selling products such as Apple Music and iCloud brought in $22.3 billion, up 16 percent from a year ago."We now have our strongest lineup of products ever heading into the holiday season, including the iPhone 15 lineup," Cook said in an earnings release.The iPhone ...

Actor Scarlett Johansson slaps lawsuit on Lisa AI app for cloning her voice in ad

2Nov

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Actor Scarlett Johansson slaps lawsuit on Lisa AI app for cloning her voice in ad

[ad_1] The signs of AI making trouble were there to see ever since the song ‘Heart on my sleeve' came out and immediately began ranking on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. It was an AI-generated song that used the cloned voices of artists Drake and The Weeknd. While it was soon taken down from the platforms, it showed the world how closely an AI-generated voice could sound. Now, in a recent incident, Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has decided to take legal action against an AI app for using her voice for an online ad without her consent. This lawsuit marks the latest event in a series of growing frustration among singers and actors over the misuse of their identity through deepfakes.According to a report by Variety, Johansson appeared in a 22-second ad posted on X b...

iOS 17.2 Beta 1 has been released; Know what’s coming – Journal app, iMessage sticker reaction, more

27Oct

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iOS 17.2 Beta 1 has been released; Know what’s coming – Journal app, iMessage sticker reaction, more

[ad_1] Apple sure knows how to keep people hooked. Just hours after the global release of the iOS 17.1 update, it released the iOS 17.2 Beta 1 update for developers, teasing the world with cool features that will soon come to their iPhones. While iOS 17.1 update did not add any new standalone features, iOS 17.2 is going to be a lot different. Just in the first beta, Apple has added a wide range of new features including the highly anticipated Journal app. Alongside, Apple has also introduced sticker reactions on iMessage and a new Translate feature for the Action Button, and a lot more. Let us take a closer look.iOS 17.2 Beta 1 is hereIt should be noted that the iOS 17.2 Beta 1 is a developer's build and it is not out for public beta testers yet. It is expected to be released to them in...

Apple iOS 17.1 released; packs bug fixes, AirDrop, StandBy and other features

25Oct

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Apple iOS 17.1 released; packs bug fixes, AirDrop, StandBy and other features

[ad_1] It may have come a day later than what was widely expected, but Apple iOS 17.1 has been released and it comes with a number of bug fixes as well as AirDrop, StandBy, and other features. Most of these features were widely known even before the release, but their exact nature and launch were still in the realm of uncertainty, but all that is behind now. So, what all did Apple have for its iPhone users? Read on. iOS 17.1 featuresThe update comes with a bunch of new features, improvements, and bug fixes that will make the lives of iPhone users a lot better. The biggest highlight is the Apple Music upgrade and improvements to AirDrop. Apple Music Upgrades: In iOS 17.1, you can now 'favorite' songs, albums, and playlists. The Music app includes new filtering options to display your fa...

Listeners lose passion for music on streaming platforms, Israeli researchers say

28Aug

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Listeners lose passion for music on streaming platforms, Israeli researchers say

[ad_1] Israeli researchers uncovered a link between collecting music and listening enjoyment, offering insights into how streaming applications impact the way people perceive and experience music.The study, led by Bar-Ilan University's Professor Ofer Bergman, and recently published in the peer-reviewed journal, Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, highlights the potential for a more satisfying listening experience through active music collection. “Our studies underscore the vital role of music collection in shaping the subjective experience of music consumption. By actively engaging in the act of collecting within streaming platforms, users can elevate their enjoyment levels and possibly reignite their passion for music,” Bergman said. For decades, music enthusiasts collected vinyl record...

Apple Vision Pro can transform any surface into a touchscreen display

25Jun

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Apple Vision Pro can transform any surface into a touchscreen display

[ad_1] Apple's latest innovation, the Apple Vision Pro, has the remarkable ability to transform any surface into a touchscreen display, according to a developer familiar with the headset. This groundbreaking feature allows users to select a surface within the headset's field of view and project controls and applications onto it, as discovered by developer Steve Troughton Smith, AppleInsider reports.During his experiment, Troughton Smith utilised the Apple Music app to demonstrate the functionality, although it can be applied to any app or control interface. This means that users could potentially turn their desk into a functional keyboard, offering a more practical solution for extended typing sessions. In addition to this exciting discovery, it has been revealed that the first develope...

iOS 17, 15-inch MacBook Air to Mixed Reality headset, know what Apple WWDC 2023 can feature

6May

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iOS 17, 15-inch MacBook Air to Mixed Reality headset, know what Apple WWDC 2023 can feature

[ad_1] Apple announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) in late March, saying that the five-day event will start on June 5, 2023. The event is to help third-party software developers of Apple platforms in staying up-to-date with the latest changes and to understand how they will have to adapt their software to keep up with the operating systems. But, on the first day of the event, Apple traditionally showcases new versions of operating systems and new products. This year, it is expected that iOS 17 can be released alongside a new 15-inch MacBook Air and a Mixed-Reality headset. Let's take a look at what Apple might be bringing this June.iOS 17It started as an update with minor changes, but now it appears that the iOS 17 could bring some of the most reques...