Month: October 2022

The University of Illinois (UIUC) is working with Apple and other tech giants on the Speech Accessibility Project, which aims to improve voice recognition systems for people with speech patterns and disabilities current versions have trouble understanding.While often derided for mishearing a user’s request, voice recognition systems for digital assistants like Siri have become more…

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Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus, its latest 6.7-inch non-Pro iPhone, officially launches this Friday, October 7, and Apple’s website is currently showing shipping delays into next week for all models and configurations. Apple’s U.S. order page now gives delivery estimates between Tuesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 13 for iPhone 14 Plus models in Blue, Purple,…

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We don’t yet know exactly what Apple has planned for the upcoming Apple Silicon Mac Pro model, but Macworld has been doing some speculating, based on extrapolating from the M1 journey. It suggests that next year might see the release of an M2 Extreme chip, to power a new Mac Pro … more… The post…

Read More “M2 Extreme chip in upcoming Mac Pro could get 48-core CPU, 160-core GPU, 384GB RAM” »

Rachio, maker of a popular smart sprinkler controller, has announced that it will no longer support HomeKit going forward. This decision comes after the company faced a number of challenges with its HomeKit integration, prompting complaints from users and a multi-month investigation. more… The post Rachio smart sprinkler system drops HomeKit support due to unsolvable…

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It’s very easy to delete an iPhone photo you don’t want — but fortunately it’s equally easy to undelete it when you change your mind. Here’s how to do it.Deleting an image from the Photos app on an iPhone is not really deleting it, not yet. Instead, unless you take positive steps to erase it…

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A recent Power On newsletter suggests that Apple is unlikely to bring Touch ID back to the iPhone despite testing it.  Apple first introduced Face ID in September 2017 on the iPhone X. It’s a facial recognition system to let users securely unlock the iPhone X, authenticate purchases, and sign into apps.  Since then, several…

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Last week, Apple’s third iOS 16.1 beta expanded the Adaptive Transparency feature introduced with the second-generation AirPods Pro to the original AirPods Pro, and several users have now confirmed it works on AirPods Max, too. Owners of Apple’s premium over-ear headphones running the latest 5A304a firmware have reported access to the new Adaptive Transparency toggle…

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The iPhone 14 Pro models are still seeing high demand versus the iPhone 13 Pro, a product availability tracker claims, while the iPhone 14’s demand is apparently weaker than that of the iPhone 13, but there’s seemingly good news for the iPhone 14 Plus.Since launch, the iPhone 14 Pro has demonstrated itself to be a…

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With a focus on renewable energy, BLUETTI has built a solid lineup of solar power storage products for adventurers and all kinds of people who like to go off-grid. Below are some of them with home backup power stations and portable power stations for whenever you’re on the go or need extra help at home….

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Apple’s spacious 1TB iPad Pro 11-inch is discounted to $799 as a special Deal of the Day hosted by Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Apple’s closeout iPad Pro is on Deal of the Day, with the 1TB WiFi model $500 off.The $500 discount applies to the closeout Early 2020 11-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi functionality and 1TB…

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Whether you’re missing notifications on your Apple Watch or just prefer to get more noticeable haptic feedback, read along for how to turn up Apple Watch vibrations. more… The post How to turn Apple Watch haptic feedback to the max appeared first on 9to5Mac. Go to Source Author: Michael Potuck

In a new interview, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, and Apple’s vice president of human interface design, Alan Dye, sat down to discuss the thinking behind the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island and how it was developed. During the interview with the Japanese magazine Axis, Federighi, who oversees the development of…

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The OWC Envoy Pro mini thumb drive’s latest version embraces the aluminum-clad USB-C future, providing a nice balance of performance and size for tech professionals on the go.External storage for the Mac and iPad Pro can take a few forms, including the thumb drive and the full-blown external SSD in an enclosure. While the former…

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Dynamic Island’s creation came from thinking about a smaller TrueDepth camera array for the iPhone 14 Pro, an interview with SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of human interface design Alan Dye claims.The Dynamic Island of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max has received positive feedback from users since its introduction, replacing…

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Finally got your hands on a PlayStation 5? On its own, the PS5 allows you to enjoy story-rich single-player games and load your favorite media. But if you want to unlock its full potential, you’ll need PlayStation Plus Essential. This membership allows you to access multiplayer in paid titles and get free games every month….

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