Last week, Apple announced a bevy of new hardware, including a new iPad Pro, new iMac, AirTags, a purple iPhone 12 and a new Apple TV along with a new Apple Siri remote. Among the updates and flashy new features is one that made me say “whoa”: Being able to tune the color of your TV using just your phone. …
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In iOS 14.5, Apple adds new voices to make Siri sound more like you
Apple’s new iPhone operating system iOS 14.5, now available for free download (though we recommend waiting a few days before downloading), brings several updated features to the Siri digital assistant, including new, more naturalistic voice options. Siri no longer has a default female voice when you set up a new Apple device — instead, you’ll be asked to choose from four voice options. If you …
Read More »Spotify to launch podcast subscriptions without any creator ‘tax,’ report says
Spotify next week will unveil its own podcast subscription program, which won’t charge podcasters or take a commission off their subscriptions, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The news comes days after competitor Apple revealed its own podcast subscription option, one that carries a fee — sometimes referred to as a “tax” — of as much …
Read More »Apple’s iOS 15 will reportedly bring big upgrades to notifications and the home screen
Apple will include new notification settings, an upgraded home screen for iPads and a handful of other changes in its new iOS and iPadOS operating systems rolling out later this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report didn’t give further details on exactly what those updates will be, but it said that iOS 15 will also deliver …
Read More »Apple’s next all
Apple has set the date for its next online-only event, sending out invites to the media for Tuesday, April 20, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). Apple is expected to introduce new iPads, with upgraded screens, and possibly the company’s long-rumored AirTags trackers. The new devices will be shown off during a stream on Apple’s website. The tech giant …
Read More »AirPods Pro vs. Jabra Elite 75t: I tested both wireless earbuds for months
The AirPods Pro are excellent wireless earbuds with effective noise canceling that’s almost as good as a pair of over-ear headphones (like, say, the AirPods Max). They also work seamlessly with the iPhone and other Apple devices. But other options cost less than the AirPods‘ asking price, such as the Galaxy Buds Live, Amazon Echo Buds and Jabra Elite 75t. I used both the AirPods Pro and …
Read More »Apple WWDC 21: Looks like we’ll see iOS 15 by June
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s annual developers conference is coming. The iPhone-maker on Tuesday sent out invites to its annual developer-focused event, WWDC, where it often shows off what’s next for its iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and other software platforms (here’s what we know so far about iOS …
Read More »iOS 14.5 will come with a bunch of new emoji, including one for your vaccine selfie
Apple’s beta release of iOS 14.5 includes a preview of new emoji coming in the spring, including a heart on fire, an exhaling face and more skin tone variations for emoji including couples kissing. Changes have also been made to the syringe emoji, removing blood to make it more useful for depicting COVID-19 vaccines (perfect for your vaccine selfie posts …
Read More »What does iPhone 12 Pro’s lidar feature actually do? Here it is in action
The iPhone 12 Pro’s depth-scanning lidar sensor looks ready to open up a lot of possibilities for 3D-scanning apps on phones. A new one designed for home scanning, called Canvas, uses lidar for added accuracy and detail. But the app will work with non-pro iPhones going back to the iPhone 8, too. The approach taken by Canvas indicates how lidar …
Read More »iPhone 12 users: Impress your friends with this cool lidar trick we discovered
Apple not only included three cameras in the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but the company also added a lidar sensor. The new feature, a first on iPhones, helps improve portrait mode photos and even makes it possible to take those blurry-background shots in night mode. The lidar sensor, however, has another trick it can do — and it’s …
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