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BIG DEAL! After OpenAI, Apple in talks with Google over licensing Gemini for AI features on iPhones
18Mar By adminNo Comments
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BIG DEAL! After OpenAI, Apple in talks with Google over licensing Gemini for AI features on iPhones

[ad_1] In an interesting turn of events, Apple is reportedly in talks with Google over the use of its Large Language Model (LLM) Gemini for powering artificial intelligence (AI) features on the iPhone. This development comes just days after the iPhone maker allegedly bought Canadian AI startup DarwinAI ahead of the reveal of iOS 18 in the summer which is reported to bring big AI features to the iPhone.Also Read: Apple iPhone 16 Leak Hints at Upgraded Neural Engine to Support iOS 18's AI Features Apple in talks with GoogleSpeaking to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant is in ‘“active negotiations” with Google to license its AI engine Gemini as it looks to catch up in the race where its rivals such as Google and Microsoft already have se...
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Apple set to make switching from iPhones to Android easier, even allow you to uninstall Safari
9Mar By adminNo Comments
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Apple set to make switching from iPhones to Android easier, even allow you to uninstall Safari

[ad_1] In a move that could potentially revolutionize the smartphone market, Apple is gearing up to introduce measures that will make it easier for users to switch from iPhones to Android phones. In fact, you may even be allowed to uninstall Safari. The catalyst behind this initiative is the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which Apple is diligently preparing to comply with.According to a compliance document published by Apple, EU-based iPhone users can even expect to be able to uninstall the Safari browser, Apple's proprietary web browser, by the end of 2024. Additionally, the tech giant aims to roll out a more user-friendly data transfer mechanism from iPhones to non-Apple phones by fall 2025. These developments mark a significant departure from Apple's traditionally closed ecosy...
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Microsoft Copilot app is now available for iPhones; the AI chatbot can generate text and images
30Dec By adminNo Comments
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Microsoft Copilot app is now available for iPhones; the AI chatbot can generate text and images

[ad_1] After OpenAI launched its ChatGPT app on Android and iOS, Microsoft has followed suit. Just days after launching the Android app, Microsoft Copilot, the company's AI chatbot integrated with the Bing search engine, is now available for iPhones too. The app has also been optimized for iPads and is available for iPadOS. The app, unlike its web avatar, is a standalone AI chatbot that can answer questions in both text as well as image formats. The app is free to use.The Microsoft Copilot app for iOS can be accessed here. Interestingly, where ChatGPT only lets you access the GPT 3.5 version on the free account, Microsoft is letting you get access to GPT 4 through the Copilot app. On its app info page, it said, “Copilot is a pioneering chat assistant from Microsoft powered by the latest...
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Foxconn moves further away from China, set to invest additional $1.7 bn in Karnataka
13Dec By adminNo Comments
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Foxconn moves further away from China, set to invest additional $1.7 bn in Karnataka

[ad_1] Apple supplier Foxconn plans to invest an additional 139.11 billion rupees ($1.67 billion) in India's Karnataka state, the state government said in a statement on Tuesday.The Taiwan-based company, which assembles around 70% of iPhones and is the world's largest contract manufacturer, has been diversifying production away from China following COVID-19 disruptions and geopolitical tensions. It has rapidly expanded its presence in India over the past year by investing heavily in manufacturing facilities in the south of the country. In Karnataka state itself, the company announced in August an investment of $600 million in two projects to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment.Foxconn is also expected to start manufacturing iPhones in the southern state by April...
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Apple bans third-party apps that enabled Android phones to use iMessage to contact iPhones
10Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple bans third-party apps that enabled Android phones to use iMessage to contact iPhones

[ad_1] Apple Inc. on Saturday said it shut down third-party applications that enabled Android devices to use the iMessage service to communicate with iPhone users. The iPhone maker said in a statement it “took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” It added that “these techniques posed significant risks to user security and privacy, including the potential for metadata exposure and enabling unwanted messages, spam, and phishing attacks.” The company said it would continue to make changes in the future to protect its users. The announcement comes a day after Beeper Mini, the latest app to enable iMessage on Android devices, stopped working. Apple's iMessage offers encrypted messaging between iPhones, Macs, iPa...
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Apple officials meet CERT-In over warning notification matter: Meity official
8Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple officials meet CERT-In over warning notification matter: Meity official

[ad_1] An Apple cyber security team has met watchdog CERT-In to discuss the issue of warning notifications sent to some opposition leaders, a senior government official said on Thursday.Last month, several opposition leaders claimed they received an alert from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and alleged hacking by the government. Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) Rajeev Chandrasekhar had said that Apple has to reply to the notice which needs to be done by their global cyber security team. The Apple team was scheduled to meet Indian cyber security watchdog CERT-In by the end of November."Apple team met CERT-In. Now CERT-In has to submit its report based on its findings," the official said.He ...
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Apple to manufacture more than 50 mn iPhones, 25 pct of its annual global production in India
8Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple to manufacture more than 50 mn iPhones, 25 pct of its annual global production in India

[ad_1] Apple has major plans for India. According to a report, Apple and its suppliers will manufacture as many as 50 million units of iPhone each year. This number will be as much as one-fourth or 25 percent of the global production of iPhones. The factories in India will be ramped up to meet the production demand in the next two to three years. The production quantity is expected to be increased even further, once the current plan is reached. After that additional tens of millions of units of iPhones will be added to the lineup.The information comes from a report by the Wall Street Journal, which stated, “Apple and its suppliers, led by Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, generally believe the initial push into India has gone well and are laying the groundwork for a bigger expansio...
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iPhone USB-C problem in India: EU-type law coming, Apple may get hit by triple whammy
6Dec By adminNo Comments
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iPhone USB-C problem in India: EU-type law coming, Apple may get hit by triple whammy

[ad_1] Many countries around the world have been considering mandating the USB-C charging port for all devices to reduce e-waste. First, the European Union took the step and introduced the USB-C charging port regulation. It forced Apple to introduce the same in its iPhone 15 lineup, discarding the old Lighting port. Now, India is aiming to bring the same law in which the country is asking smartphone manufacturers to adopt the new standard charging port. The decision may cause huge problems for Apple in various ways. Know what the iPhone USB-C problem in India is all about and what Apple wants from the Indian government.USB-C charging port law in IndiaAccording to the 9To5Mac report, the major hit for Apple would be the sales of older iPhones in the country. The first reason is that thes...
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New Taika Waititi-directed Apple film shows how Personal Voice feature in iPhones can transform lives
1Dec By adminNo Comments
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New Taika Waititi-directed Apple film shows how Personal Voice feature in iPhones can transform lives

[ad_1] Apple released a new short film yesterday, November 30, which narrates a heartwarming tale of a little girl and a mythical creature going on an adventurous journey through a forest and other landscapes to find her lost voice. It is directed by Taika Waititi of the Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Love and Thunder fame. The story works as an allegory to highlight the struggles of people with speech disability, and the climax brings it all together in a typical Waititi fashion. The ad highlights how the new iOS 17 feature Personal Voice on iPhones can help people through this disability.The short film comes ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, a UN-observed day to promote the rights and well-being of people with disability in all spheres of society. The v...
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Photomator 3.2 update is here; will allow users to edit and share HDR images on iPhones
24Nov By adminNo Comments
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Photomator 3.2 update is here; will allow users to edit and share HDR images on iPhones

[ad_1] A popular photo editing app, Photomator, has received a new update that improves its capabilities. As per a new statement by the app developer, the Photomator 3.2 update comes with support to open, edit, and share full HDR photos on iPhones. This means the app will also be able to edit images that are captured by iPhones in HDR mode. On top of that, the updated app can also convert regular photos into HDR.According to a blog post by the company, the Photomator 3.2 update will “unlock new creative workflows with full support for opening, editing, and sharing HDR photos - including those captured with iPhone”. Photomator 3.2 update gets full HDR supportThe app previously was capable of editing and sharing SDR photos, but this would exclude full HDR images. This was a problem since ...
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