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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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