Version 2 of Google’s Flutter toolkit adds support for desktop and web apps
At an online event, Google today announced Flutter 2, the newest version of its open-source UI toolkit for building portable apps. While Flutter started out with a focus on mobile when it first launched two years ago, it spread its wings in recent ye.....»»
Unknown helpers of the soil: How invertebrates support the decomposition of plants
When plants or parts of them die, billions of small creatures help to break down the organic material. Next to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, also some soil-living invertebrates seem to be involved in this process......»»
iOS 18 Passwords app can"t import passwords, but macOS can
Apple's new Passwords app comes with every password ever saved in Safari, but only macOS Sequoia's version can import new ones from a third-party app.Only the macOS Sequoia Passwords app can import passwords, for nowApple made a point of saying tha.....»»
iOS 18 gives iPhone 15 more charging limit tiers to protect the battery
Apple has updated its battery health settings in iOS 18 in iPhone 15 by giving more control to users over charging limits.The new iOS 18 adds more options for a hard charging limitAs introduced in 2023 with iOS 17, the Charging section of Settings on.....»»
Apple isn’t discounting using Google Gemini just yet, and that’s a good thing
In a recent interview, it seems that Apple hasn’t completely discounted the idea of using Google Gemini on its platforms. The post Apple isn’t discounting using Google Gemini just yet, and that’s a good thing appeared first on Phandroid......»»
iOS 18 includes these new privacy features: Lock and hide apps, improved contact permissions, more
Today at WWDC 2024, Apple introduced a slew of new iPhone features that will be available on all compatible devices later this Fall. While Apple Intelligence and enhanced customization were among the most heavily showcased, the next iteration of iOS.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 10, 2024 – Everything Apple announced at WWDC24
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.....»»
I reviewed Dashlane, and it’s much more than just a password manager
I tested Dashlane, a full-featured password manager with lots of extras and cross-platform support for passwordless logins......»»
Did Apple Forget to Include RCS Support in the iOS 18 Beta?
It's been a mixed experience for some users. The post Did Apple Forget to Include RCS Support in the iOS 18 Beta? appeared first on Phandroid. So with Apple finally offering users the chance to experience iOS 18 via a beta version on their.....»»
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone
A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4.....»»
Hands-on: Here’s the new Passwords app in iOS 18
iOS 18 was announced earlier today at WWDC, and like most iOS releases before it, the update includes an abundance of updates to existing Apple apps such as Messages. iOS 18 also comes with two brand new apps for iPhone users: Image Playground for.....»»
Craig Federighi says Apple hopes to add Google Gemini and other AI models to iOS 18
As part of its WWDC announcements today, Apple revealed a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT natively to iOS 18. During a followup interview on Monday, Apple executives Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea elaborated on Apple’s AI goals – a.....»»
How to change iPhone app colors and theme in iOS 18
For more than a decade, it’s taken jailbreaking or other workarounds to customize iPhone apps with a unique look. Now, iOS 18 includes the ability to change iPhone app colors and more natively. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
The Google Pay app is dead
Google Wallet takes over app duties, but it looks like Google is quitting P2P payments. Enlarge / Google Pay is dead! (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) Google has killed off the Google Pay app. 9to5Google reports Go.....»»
Which Mac models are needed to run macOS Sequoia
Here's what Macs will run the new macOS 15, which is to be unveiled at WWDC 2024.The new macOS 15 is expected to support all of the same Macs as macOS SonomaEvery year, Apple announces new features for the Mac and often they are ones that push the ha.....»»
iOS 18 RCS rollout coming in the fall to bridge Apple & Android messaging gap
Apple is set to replace an aging texting protocol with a newer one to enhance compatibility with Android. Here's when it will roll out.RCS support will be added to the iPhone sometime in 2024RCS, or Rich Communication Services, is an upgrade to a sma.....»»
iPadOS 18 announced with customizable Home screen, app enhancements, Calculator app, and more
Today during its jam-packed WWDC keynote, Apple announced the release of iPadOS 18. This is the next major version of iPad software, and it will be available in a developer beta later today and free for all users this fall. Here’s what iPadOS 18.....»»
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with AI, Math Notes, Continuity improvements, more
Apple on Monday announced macOS 15 “Sequoia” during the WWDC 2024 opening keynote. The new version of the Mac operating system comes with Math Notes, new features in Messages, a new way to mirror your iPhone on your Mac screen, and more. more.....»»
Apple announces new version of Siri powered by AI: smarter and more personal
Apple today unveiled a new version of Siri, that it promises is more natural and helpful. The new Siri is powered by Apple Intelligence generative AI models. Siri has a new UI, which features a glow around the device bezel. Responses appear in new.....»»
Which iPads can run iPadOS 18? Here’s the list …
iPadOS 18 hasn’t given us all the features we’d like to have the software finally catch up with the hardware, but it’s still a very welcome update. The bad news, of course, is that each major update means dropping support for some older iPad.....»»
Which Macs support macOS 15? This year, it’s simple …
Apple today formally introduced macOS 15, alongside iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 – and this year it’s really simple. It’s also good news for those of us who dived in early with an Apple Silicon Mac … more….....»»