Can machines beat humans at recommending music? Stephen Shankland/CNET Alphabet’s executive chairman couldn’t resist a jibe at Apple Music in a new article. Schmidt played cheerleader for artificial intelligence in a story he wrote called “Intelligent machines: Making AI Work in the Real World” published by BBC News on Saturday. The executive chairman of Alphabet …
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AppleCare+ is more expensive for the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, possibly due to the new 3D Touch feature. CNET People who buy the new iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus will have to shell out $129 for AppleCare+ support, a $30 increase over the $99 charged for the iPhone 6 and earlier model iPhones. The AppleCare+ page for …
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Apple’s new big-screen tablet may bump up iPad sales over the near future but it won’t lead to an enduring revival, according to analyst Gene Munster. Forecasts from other analysts paint a somewhat rosier outlook. On Wednesday, Apple introduced its latest and largest iPad, dubbed the iPad Pro . Outfitted with a 12.9-inch screen, the Pro is well-suited to run …
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The new Apple TV has been outfitted with several new features, but how will it score among consumers? James Martin/CNET The new Apple TV could see its shipments rise to 24 million next year from 10 million this year and 6 million last year, analyst Rod Hall said in an investors note released on Thursday. Unveiled on Wednesday, the next-generation …
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Viewing two apps side by side is one of the benefits for Office users who buy the new iPad Pro. Microsoft Microsoft’s Surface tablets and Apple’s iPads may be rivals, but that doesn’t mean Microsoft has nothing good to say about the iPad. On Wednesday, Microsoft touted updates to its Office software that will be handy for users of the …
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Twitter’s iPad app has a new look and new features. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Twitter has both overhauled its Apple iPad app and integrated the software with its version for the iPhone. Released Wednesday, Twitter app version 6.36 is the first update of the app designed for both mobile devices. Future updates may still offer different features for the iPhone …
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Siri now supports the new Apple TV. CNET Those of you who buy the new Apple TV will be able to search for content and find information by speaking your request to the Siri voice assistant, Apple revealed at its latest product launch event on Wednesday. You can search for content based on context, such as “Show me funny TV …
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You can activate Siri by voice whether your phone is plugged in or not, but you’ll need a new iPhone 6S or 6S Plus. CNET “Hey Siri, it looks like I can activate you by voice whether or not my new iPhone 6S is plugged in.” “Yes, that’s right. Thank you for noticing.” Well, that’s not an actual conversation I …
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The Apple Store has been taken down ahead of Wednesday’s iPhone event. But it’ll be back up in several hours. screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Apple’s online store is closed for business right now. But don’t worry, it’s not a glitch. That’s Apple’s standard process as it gets ready to unveil new products. Apple shut down its online store early Wednesday …
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Android Lollipop is almost 10 months old but still ranks third in adoption behind its previous predecessors. Nicole Cozma/CNET Android Lollipop is on less than a quarter of all Android devices 10 months after its release. Released on Tuesday, the newest update to Google’s Android Developers Dashboard shows a share of 15.9 percent for Android 5.0 and a share of …
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