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Abhinav Anand, a tech journalist, primarily focuses on writing about iPhones, iOS updates and Macs at The Mac Observer. He has previously written news pieces and long-form articles for esteemed publications such as Android Headlines, Financial Express, Economic Times, KnowTechie, and PhonesWiki. When he's not working, you can catch him engaging with tech community on X.
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You Can Finally Create Custom Emojis with 'Genmoji' on iOS 18
Apple is rolling out Genmoji, which lets you generate emoji-like reactions with the help of “Apple Intelligence”.
Apple Vision Pro Expands Globally: Pre-Orders Begin June 13
Apple today announced that its top-dollar Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be available in more global regions starting June 28th.
How To Watch WWDC 2024 Keynote Live on June 10 at 10:00 AM PT
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is right around the corner, kicking off its keynote event on Monday.
Here's Everything to Expect from Apple WWDC 2024
Apple WWDC 2024 is right around the corner, and kicks off on June 10. Here’s everything to expect including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more.
iOS 18's AI Upgrade May Be Dubbed 'Apple Intelligence'
Bloomberg reports that Apple’s AI features will be officially called Apple Intelligence. It’s a catchy name hinting at AI without saying it.
Apple's AI Plans Were Kickstarted by Craig Federighi's Copilot Experiment
WSJ reports that Federighi became interested in AI after trying out Microsoft’s famous Copilot assistant, built on OpenAI in December 2022.
Apple Stays on Top Of the Wearables Market Despite Hurdles
Despite decline in shipments, a recent report from IDC confirms that Apple still holds the top spot in the wearables market.
These iPhones May Not Support All Upcoming AI Features
Ahead of the upcoming AI-powered features, Gurman suggests that most of the features will require an iPhone 15 Pro. So, here are the iPhones that may miss the most AI features.
Netflix to Pull the Plug on 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Apple TVs Soon
Netflix has announced it will no longer support the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Apple TV models from July 31st, 2024.
Despite GPU Mixup, Apple Confirms M2 iPad Air Delivers Promised Performance
Although Apple mistakenly listed the iPad Air as having a 10-core GPU, the company’s spokesperson contacted 9to5Mac to clear the air.
Apple Updates Developer App with WWDC 2024 Stickers & More
Apple has updated its official Developer app with several new features. It includes new session videos, 1-on-1 with Apple experts, and more.
Apple Rolls Out Revised iPadOS 17.5.1 Update for 10th Gen iPad
For some reason, Apple has started rolling out a revised build of iPadOS 17.5.1 exclusively for the 2022 10th Gen iPad.
Apple Quietly Downgrades M2 iPad Air GPU from 10-Core to 9-Core
Something that’s confusing is the exact number of GPU cores inside iPad Air’s M2–is it 10-core or just 9-core? As Apple advertised the former.
Soon on Chrome for iOS: Sent Tabs Will Appear as System Notifications
Chrome is testing “Send Tab To Self Notifications” for iOS, and once it rolls out, users will get push notifications when tabs are sent from other devices.
Apple Unlikely to Launch New Hardware at Upcoming WWDC
Apple is unlikely to launch new hardware during the upcoming WWDC event, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple Vision Pro May Debut Internationally in July
Apple is prepping up to launch Vision Pro in international markets this July.
Chrome on iOS Testing New Search Bar Feature with Quick Actions
Chrome on iOS is testing a new improved search bar, which comes in handy especially when searching for businesses such as restaurants.
Apple Notes to Soon Receive AI-Powered Summaries, Audio Transcriptions, More
The upcoming Apple Notes app will likely include in-app audio recording, built-in audio transcription, and summarization, all powered by LLM.
Xiaomi Again Copies Apple, This Time with Controversial "Crush!" Ad
Xiaomi is taking a dig at Apple’s controversial “Crush!” ad to promote the release of a new phone in India.
Apple Music to Debut Smarter Song Transitions on macOS 15 & iOS 18
Apple’s Music app will soon be getting a makeover with smarter song transitions and a mystery “Passthrough” feature.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Reportedly Asked to Reduce Power Consumption in Vietnam
Vietnam is asking iPhone’s leading manufacturer Foxconn to cut power usage by 30%, according to a report from Reuters.
iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Purportedly in Line for Major Camera Upgrades
The latest speculation coming out of China suggests some major camera improvements are coming to the iPhone 16 Pro models.
iOS 17.5.1, iPadOS 17.5.1 Finally Fixes Deleted Photos from Resurfacing
Apple has rolled out iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1, fixing old deleted photos reappearing issue. We highly recommend installing this update.