Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesign
Apple's new iOS 18 hasn't brought major changes to the Shortcuts app on iPhone, but it has added features, and most significantly has improved how you find them.Shortcuts has added more actions to control Apple appsIf you use Shortcuts on the iPhone.....»»
Researchers use gold membrane to coax secrets out of surfaces
Using a special wafer-thin gold membrane, ETH researchers have made it significantly easier to study surfaces. The membrane makes it possible to measure properties of surfaces that are inaccessible to conventional methods......»»
iOS 18 adds a much-needed new feature for Apple Maps search
Hidden in iOS 18 is much-needed, long-requested update to Apple Maps. There’s finally a “Search here” button that makes it far easier to find what you’re looking for in places that aren’t your current location. more….....»»
You don’t want to see this warning on your Google Pixel phone
Google is revising the message on Pixel phones in times of overheating. It's a nice tweak that should make it easier to understand what's happening......»»
New AirPods Pro beta feature allows users to tailor noise cancellation
Code in the latest AirPods firmware shows Apple is working on new controls to make customizing the noise cancellation feature easier for users.Developers will be able to use the same setup steps as AirPods and AirTagsIt's possible that Apple will rel.....»»
This small Windows update brings a highly requested change
The Windows 11 Build 26241 for Insiders in the Canary Channel will make moving your files around a lot easier with this new difference......»»
There’s no iPad app yet, but here’s what’s new with Journal in iOS 18
One of Apple’s newest apps, Journal, arrived late last year in iOS 17.2 as an iPhone exclusive and with unique value to offer. The standout feature, personalized suggestions, made it easier to just start writing by bringing in other device activity.....»»
iPad power user tip: Hide the floating keyboard row so it won’t hide your content
When using an iPad with an external keyboard attached, iPadOS places a floating keyboard row at the bottom of your screen. Apple calls this the Shortcuts bar. The problem with the Shortcuts bar is that it often gets in the way of other important c.....»»
Elden Ring’s pre-Shadow of the Erdtree patch makes its final boss much easier
The next big Elden Ring patch not only gets you ready for Shadow of the Erdtree, but it'll also help with the base game's final boss battle......»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
Researchers develop platform to probe, control qubits in silicon for quantum networks
The quantum internet would be a lot easier to build if we could use existing telecommunications technologies and infrastructure. Over the past few years, researchers have discovered defects in silicon—a ubiquitous semiconductor material—that coul.....»»
How to perfect your home screen with iPadOS 18 customization options
Apple has made it easier to customize and arrange your iPad home screen, with iPadOS 18 letting you rearrange icons and even tint them. Here's how to do it.iPadOS 18Apple has gradually given more control to users about what items they can put onto th.....»»
BMW"s workhorse X3 crossover gets bold redesign
The 2025 BMW X3 starts at $50,675 including shipping. Deliveries of the U.S.-made crossover begin in the fourth quarter......»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 17, 2024 – Apple Watch, iPhone, and MacBook redesign rumors
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. Sponsore.....»»
How to change Siri"s name in iOS 18 to anything you like with Vocal Shortcuts
You can now have Siri respond when you call it by any name you like. There's a little catch, but here's how to do it in iOS 18.First you type the trigger name you want, then you're prompted to say it aloud three timesFirst you had to say "Hey, Siri,".....»»
Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesign
Apple's new iOS 18 hasn't brought major changes to the Shortcuts app on iPhone, but it has added features, and most significantly has improved how you find them.Shortcuts has added more actions to control Apple appsIf you use Shortcuts on the iPhone.....»»
Freeform in iOS 18 is enormously easier to work inside and navigate
Apple's Freeform productivity app has been made easier to navigate and to understand, thanks to some changes in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.Freeform's changes apply on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS SequoiaIntroduced in late 2022, Freeform was.....»»
VW plans Tiguan redesign along with Jetta, Taos freshenings for 2025
Crucial 2025 updates for two Volkswagen crossovers and the Jetta entry vehicle are planned for the brand's U.S. lineup......»»
Revamped Photos app in iOS 18 makes searching better, but hides a key sharing control
Even before it gets Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 has made searching through Photos faster and easier, although it's also buried a key feature for when you want to share several images.New Photos app offering further refinements to a searchUltimately, P.....»»
New Settings in iOS 18 will take some getting used to
The Settings app in iOS 18 has gone through some big changes, but once you get used to them, it'll be easier to manage your iPhone.Apple has updated the Settings app in iOS 18Apple has updated the Settings app in iOS 18The Settings app is a very impo.....»»
Netflix is testing a redesigned TV app to make browsing easier
Netflix recently told The Verge that it has begun testing a redesign to its TV app that will make things more streamlined and easier for subscribers to use......»»