Craig Federighi says Siri won"t become sentient, but it"ll get better
Apple head of software Craig Federighi was asked about Siri and Apple Intelligence, and while he couldn't discuss the future, he was sure Siri was never going to become some kind of sentient pal.Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1. Image credit.....»»
FDA Asks Judge To Grant It Until 2076 To Release Pfizer"s COVID-19 Vaccine Data
schwit1 shares a report from Substack, written by Aaron Siri. He is the Managing Partner of Siri & Glimstad, a law firm representing the plaintiffs in the case. From the report: The FDA has asked (PDF) a federal judge to make the public wait until th.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Eve Door unlocks HomeKit automations, leverages Thread technology
If someone asked why I prefer HomeKit over smart home platforms, it would be for the ease of creating automations in the Home app that can then be used with Siri over the HomePod. The second favorite reason would be to create automations that happen.....»»
Three reasons Apple’s anti-sideloading rant misses the point
Apple Craig Federighi tackled sideloading at this week's Web Summit 2021 with a misleading rant. Here are three reasons he's wrong......»»
Apple’s Federighi delivers dramatic speech on dangers of sideloading
"Our mission is to provide people with the choice of what we view as the best." Enlarge / Apple's Software Engineering SVP Craig Federighi speaks at Web Summit 2021. (credit: Web Summit) Apple executive Craig Federighi, who is.....»»
Apple Software Exec Warns European App Store Regulation Would Open "Pandora"s Box"
Proposed European regulation that could force Apple to allow iPhone users to install software from the web would open '"Pandora's box" and could pose threats to entire networks of computers, Apple software senior vice president Craig Federighi said i.....»»
Apple software chief Craig Federighi: Sideloading is a cyber criminal"s best friend
Apple's refusal to allow iOS apps from any source other than the official App Store has been a topic of debate for many years. While hardcore fans on either side of the fence have been having at it for some time now, we saw Tim Cook earlier this year.....»»
Palm is back, this time with a set of true wireless earbuds
Palm’s latest also carry an IPX4 rating, meaning they are protected against splashing water from any direction. They’re also compatible with both Android and iOS, enabling a hands-free experience with the Google Assistant or Siri. Battery life is.....»»
Amazon"s Alexa Collects More of Your Data Than Any Other Smart Assistant
According to a survey from Reviews.org, Amazon's Alexa collects more data from users than any of the other digital assistants analyzed, which included the Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby, and Cortana. PCMag reports: All five services collect your name,.....»»
Apple adds new colors for the HomePod Mini to brighten your day
Apple's HomePod Mini is now available in new colors and with more capabilities thanks to Siri......»»
Why the No Time To Die ending doesn"t really work
Spoilers follow as we discuss the ending of No Time To Die, the final Daniel Craig James Bond movie......»»
Review: No Time to Die finds 007’s heart in Daniel Craig’s final outing
Film brings character arc that began with Casino Royale to a satisfying conclusion. Daniel Craig returns one last time as 007. Everyone ha.....»»
James Bond Producers Defend Quantum of Solace
James Bond producers defend maligned series entry Quantum of Solace. The direct sequel to 2006’s Casino Royale found Daniel Craig’s 007 out for revenge after the death of his lover Vesper Lynd.Unfortunately while Casino Royale was almost universa.....»»
No Time to Die: Everything we know about James Bond 25
Daniel Craig will return as secret agent James Bond in No Time to Die, the 25th installment of the franchise, hitting theaters in October 2021......»»
No Time To Die: Opening Credits Explained
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for No Time To DieThe No Time To Die signal the end of Daniel Craig's time as James Bond for one final adventure. The movie is the 25th official James Bond film and the 5th movie for Cr.....»»
Recent Siri Changes Remove Features Used By Low Vision and Blind Users
With the recent release of iOS 15, Apple appears to have made some changes to Siri functionality that have removed features relied on by low vision and blind iPhone users. MacRumors reports: Several Siri commands that provide details on phone calls,.....»»
Users complain about Siri no longer being able to send emails or check call history
Users complain about Siri no longer being able to send emails or check call history.....»»
Apple launches a new iOS app, ‘Siri Speech Study,’ to gather feedback for Siri improvements
Apple recently began a research study designed to collect speech data from study participants. Earlier this month, the company launched a new iOS app called “Siri Speech Study” on the App Store, which allows participants who have opted in.....»»
Apple"s plan to scan devices for child abuse imagery sparks heated internal debate
Update: Apple responded to the controversy in an interview with the Wall Street Journal this morning (video below). Apple software chief Craig Federighi defended the feature and admitted that Apple flubbed the messaging during the rollout......»»
Apple defends iPhone photo scanning, calls it an “advancement” in privacy
Discussing child-abuse detection, Federighi said Apple is still "leading on privacy." Enlarge / Apple executive Craig Federighi speaks during the 2018 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California. (credit: Getty Images | J.....»»
Apple Executive Defends Tools To Fight Child Porn, Acknowledges Privacy Backlash
A senior Apple executive defended the company's new software to fight child pornography after the plans raised concerns about an erosion of privacy on the iPhone, revealing greater detail about safeguards to protect from abuse. From a report: Craig F.....»»