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iOS 27.3 changes the iPhone Duo keyboard, here’s how
iPhone Duo has only been available for a couple weeks, but Apple keeps improving the product with software enhancements. The latest arrives in the iOS 27.3 beta via a convenient keyboard update. more…
Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.
Report: Apple’s planned $7 billion bond sale attracts four times as much demand
Apple has filed a preliminary prospectus with the SEC outlining plans to issue seven series of bonds. Here are the details. more…
MacBook Pro with PROLED review, new iPad mini hands-on, and iOS 27.3 features
It’s another bumper week, with Chance’s hands-on reviews of both the new iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro to discuss, especially around just how good the OLED display looks, and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. Also, iOS 27.3 is packed with a bunch of new features, i...
Meta warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder
Meta warns that growing political opposition to data centers could threaten future AI investments, as communities push back against massive infrastructure projects.
macOS 27.3 Golden Gate public beta 1 now available, here’s everything new
Following the release of macOS 27.3 developer beta 1, Apple is now rolling out the first test build for users enrolled in the public beta. Here’s what’s coming more…
Apple releases iPadOS 27.3 public beta and more, here’s what’s new
Public beta testers, Apple is now rolling out the first public betas for iPadOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and more. Here’s what‘s new. more…
First macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.3 RCs now available [U]
Update, November 5: The release candidates are now available to public beta testers as well. In addition to the release of macOS 27.3 beta 1, Apple is also rolling out the first release candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.3. Here are the details. more…
Apple releases first iOS 27.3 public beta with redesigned Health app and more
Apple has released the first iOS 27.3 public beta for iPhone. The update brings back the redesigned Health app that briefly appeared during iOS 27.2 testing. It also adds vertical tabs in Safari, gives Siri AI more to do across Apple’s apps, and makes the iPhone Duo easier to use...
Apple TV unveils return of hit comedy from Ted Lasso, Shrinking creator
Bad Monkey, an Apple TV comedy from the creator of Ted Lasso and Shrinking, returns soon for a new season. Here’s the just-released trailer for Bad Monkey season 2. more…
Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Personal Finance feature
Having the right context is what makes AI tools useful. Anthropic just launched the ability to securely use personal finance data with Claude. The company emphasizes that the feature is read-only and can’t take financial actions. more…
tvOS 27.2 adds new Apple TV 4K setting that’s an instant favorite
tvOS 27.2 launched last week as the latest software update for Apple TV 4K, and it includes a new setting I’m a big fan of: Shuffle for screen savers. more…