Apple spruces up Siri, making it more proactive in iOS 9

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. With iOS 9, Siri will remind you of things based on the time of day or your location. CNET Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, has a new look as well as a host of enhancements. At its Worldwide Developers …

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Apple Pay by the numbers: Over 1M US locations by next month

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Several apps have integrated Apple Pay. James Martin/CNET Apple Pay, the company’s mobile-payment service, is well on its way to expanding its footprint globally. Apple Pay will be available in over 1 million locations across the US within the next month, Jennifer Bailey, …

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Apple Watch to get faster, smarter apps with new Watch OS update

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Developers will soon be able to bypass the iPhone and write apps directly to the Apple Watch. James Martin/CNET Apple is finally showing developers what’s under the hood of its Apple Watch. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that an update to the Apple …

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Showtime’s streaming app to reach Roku, PlayStation Vue

Roku and PlayStation Vue owners will soon have access to Showtime’s new streaming app. Showtime Roku and PlayStation Vue owners will soon be able to watch all the Showtime content they want via the cable channel’s new online-only streaming service. On Monday, Showtime announced that its new standalone streaming service will roll out in July to users of Roku TV …

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Get ready for Apple Watch 2.0

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. James Martin/CNET Apple has recognized that the Apple Watch needs improvements. And it’s not sitting still. Today’s opening keynote at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) included the usual laundry list of updates for its stable of computer and mobile operating systems …

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Apple adds multitasking to iPad tablets

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Craig Federighi shows off the multitasking functions of iOS 9. James Martin/CNET Apple boosted the amount of multitasking people can do with their iPads — a long-sought addition to its tablets — with its new iOS 9 mobile operating system. “iPad has always …

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Apple’s Maps gets update, complete with Transit addition

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: Apple Maps finally get on board with public transit 1:32 Apple’s Maps is getting an update in the company’s upcoming iOS 9. The mapping app, which tallies 5 billion user requests per week, has added a new feature the …

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​Apple makes Swift 2 programming language open

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple unveils Swift 2 at WWDC 2015. Sarah Tew/CNET SAN FRANCISCO — At last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled a new programming language called Swift. Basically, it was a new way for coders to put their creativity into motion. With the brevity …

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iPhone battery life improvements coming with iOS 9

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. James Martin/CNET At the WWDC in San Francisco, Apple senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced that the new iOS9 will enable improved battery on compatible devices. iOS 9: Here’s what Apple’s new mobile OS looks like (pictures) +36 more See all …

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Apple believes smarter services, devices won’t compromise your privacy

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: Apple makes your privacy a priority 0:58 Apple on Monday said it loud and clear: We value your privacy more than others do. Amid a slew of announcements ranging from a new music service to a smarter version of …

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Apple adds retail credit, loyalty cards; renames Passbook to Wallet

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is adding loyalty cards from top retailers to its Apple Pay mobile-payments system and has renamed Passbook to “Wallet.” Apple now includes retail credit cards in Apple Pay. CNET/James Martin In addition to linking debit and credit cards to Apple Pay accounts, …

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Bill Hader’s hilarious WWDC skit clones Tim Cook, kills goat simulator

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple With a little help from comedian Bill Hader, Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco Monday morning by lampooning the extravagant hype machine of the tech world. Related stories WWDC coverage iWatch satire skewers Apple before WWDC Kids …

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Crossy Road, Vainglory take Apple Design Awards

Crossy Road was awarded a coveted Apple Design Award. Hipster Whale Day one of Apple’s WWDC developer’s conference has drawn to a close with the company announcing its coveted Design Awards — the best apps running on Apple operating systems. Every year since 1998, Apple has honoured what it perceives the top 12 apps released in the previous year across …

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Apple Pay expected to add retail

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is trying to replace your wallet with its smartwatches and phones. CNET Apple will reportedly start allowing retail-store credit cards on its Apple Pay mobile payments system Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported the expected change, citing people familiar with the situation, …

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More than Music: The big changes coming to Apple products

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is remixing more than just music this year. Watch CNET Update below to get a three-minute roundup of the biggest news from Apple’s WWDC developers conference: Now playing: Watch this: More than Music: The big changes coming to Apple products 2:57 Now …

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