‘OpenCore’ tool that lets users run macOS Ventura on unsupported Macs is now available
Earlier this year, a group of developers created a tool that lets users install macOS Ventura on unsupported Macs, such as the “trash can” Mac Pro. While this tool was previously a beta software, the official release of OpenCore 6.0 is now avail.....»»
Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls
Google will be leveraging the power of its AI in Gemini Nano to screen for potential scam calls and protect users. The post Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve all received scam calls in.....»»
TikTok is testing AI search results
It looks like TikTok is testing AI generated search results, which could be a good thing for users, but bad for creators. The post TikTok is testing AI search results appeared first on Phandroid. One of the newer AI features Google introdu.....»»
Meta shuts down Workplace, its Slack rival that never really took off
Meta is sunsetting its online communication app and telling users to move to a Zoom-operated platform by August 2025......»»
Facebook and Instagram were down for some users
Users reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.FacebookMeta services were down with outages centered around New York and California for a few hours Tuesday. Smaller outages around the country i.....»»
How to mass-delete Finder tags in macOS
It can be easy to get carried away with tagging files in Finder. If manually organizing them seems too daunting, you can always go back to square one.If you're overflowing with tags, it's easy enough to get back on track.Finder's tags can, for some,.....»»
Here are all the biggest Gemini announcements from Google I/O 2024
Gemini 1.5 Pro looks a lot more capable and will be available starting today to all users of Gemini Advanced......»»
Instagram, Threads and other Meta services are down for some users
If you’ve been experiencing issues when trying to access Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or other Meta services, you’re not alone. Some users have been complaining about these services being slow or completely down on Tuesday night. more….....»»
AirPods have way more features than you think [Video]
I recently posted a video and article talking about some of my favorite Pro accessories. Readers seemed to enjoy some of the more unique accessories. However, one of the main comments was asking about hidden Airpod features that most users are unawa.....»»
This app brings Dashboard-style web clip widgets to Apple Vision Pro
With Mac OS X Leopard, which was released in 2007, Apple added a feature called “Web Clip” to Dashboard. This allowed users to turn any part of a website into a live widget that could then be added to Dashboard and would update in real-time. W.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 14, 2024 – iOS 17.5 now available, touchscreen Macs
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscrib.....»»
ChatGPT will soon be able to see everything happening on your screen
Yesterday in its spring update, OpenAI launched a fully-native Mac app for ChatGPT and also debuted its new flagship model, GPT-4o. There was no shortage of remarkable demos and excitement, especially for Apple users mulling the rumored Apple-OpenAI.....»»
Google’s “AI Overview” Feature Rolls out for the US
Google announced that the AI Overview feature will arrive for users in North America within this week. The post Google’s “AI Overview” Feature Rolls out for the US appeared first on Phandroid. Google I/O was packed to the.....»»
iOS 17.6, iOS 17.7 & iOS 18: What’s Coming Next for iPhone
With lots of new software on the way, we felt it would be prudent to put together an iOS release timeline for iPhone users. Apple’s been busy in the months since iOS 17’s initial release back in September. The company’s released sev.....»»
iOS 17.5 Issues Start Plaguing iPhone Users
As we push away from Apple’s iOS 17.5 release, iPhone users are lodging complaints about bugs and performance issues. Some of them are minor, some are far more serious. After a lengthy stint in beta, iOS 17.5 is now available for iPhone. The mi.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 Released, Here’s Why Most iPad Users Should Update
Apple’s released its iPadOS 17.5 update for iPad and owners of compatible iPad models should install the software in the near future. iPadOS 17.5 is the newest software upgrade for iPad’s compatible with iPadOS 17. It carries build number.....»»
watchOS 10.6 & watchOS 11: What’s Next for Watch
With a new update available, and rumors about watchOS 10’s successor swirling, we felt it would be helpful to put together a watchOS release timeline for Apple Watch users. Since watchOS 10’s release back in September, Apple’s pushe.....»»
Google is bringing AI superpowers to your smartphone camera, and it looks ridiculous
Ever dreamed of an assistant that you only needs you to point the camera at virtually anything around you? Google has made just that tool with Astra......»»
Logic Pro now lets you record a fully AI-built band across iPad and Mac
Last week at its iPad event, Apple demoed the future of Logic Pro when it previewed Logic Pro 2 for iPad. The new update leans heavily into AI-driven features, including powerful automatic stem-splitting and the ability to record a fully AI-built ban.....»»
Apple & Samsung tied for top spot in customer satisfaction study
Apple and Samsung sit at the top of the heap for satisfaction among smartphone buyers, but the Galaxy edges out the iPhone when it comes to 5G users.Apple's iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S24Apple is habitually at the top of satisfaction s.....»»
Apple backports iOS zero-day patch, adds Bluetooth tracker alert
Apple has backported the patch for CVE-2024-23296 to the iOS 16 branch and has fixed a bug (CVE-2024-27852) in MarketplaceKit that may allow maliciously crafted webpages to distribute a script that tracks iOS users on other webpages. The company has.....»»