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Here’s a list of third-party apps that were Sherlocked by Apple at this year’s WWDC.
The ability to pause your activity rings is a minor feature update for most, but for those of us who obsess about such things to an unhealthy degree, it’s the…
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Why Apple is taking a small-model approach to generative AI
It’s a very Apple approach in the sense that it prioritizes a frictionless user experience above all.
Some of the new Apple Intelligence features that Apple debuted at WWDC 2024 don’t even feel like AI, they just feel like smarter tools.
Here’s everything Apple announced at the WWDC 2024 keynote, including Apple Intelligence, Siri makeover
The TechCrunch team runs down all of the biggest news from the Apple WWDC 2024 keynote in an easy-to-skim digest.
TikTok comes for Google as it quietly rolls out image search capabilities in TikTok Shop
After leading the social media landscape, TikTok appears to be interested in challenging Google’s dominance in search. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s testing the ability for users to…
These messaging features, announced at WWDC 2024, will have a significant impact on how people communicate every day.
Google’s June Pixel feature drop brings Gemini Nano AI model to Pixel 8 and 8a users
Google is finally making its Gemini Nano AI model available to Pixel 8 and 8a users after teasing it in March.
Apple adds win-back subscription offers and improved search suggestions to the App Store
At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced new options for developers to promote their apps and earn more from them in the App Store.
iOS 18 will be available in the fall as a free software update.
The acquisition comes as BeReal was struggling to grow its user base and was looking for a buyer.
Particle announced it has partnered with news organization Reuters to collaborate on new business models and experiments in monetization.
“We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future,” Federighi said during WWDC 2024.
Apple kicked off its weeklong Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024) event today with the customary keynote at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The presentation focused on the company’s software offerings…
Apple brings its GenAI ‘Apple Intelligence’ to developers, will let Siri control apps
Apple’s SDKs (software development kits) have been updated with a variety of new APIs and frameworks.
Soon, Siri will be able to tap ChatGPT for “expertise” where it might be helpful, Apple says.
In addition to all the features you can find in the Passwords menu today, there’s a new column on the left that lets you more easily navigate your password collection.
With Smart Script, Apple says it’s making handwriting your notes even smoother and straighter.
iOS’ perennial tips calculating app is finally coming to the larger screen.
The new OS, announced at WWDC 2024, will allow users to mirror their iPhone screen directly on their Mac and even control it.
At Apple’s WWDC 2024, the company announced MacOS Sequoia.
Apple says the new design will lead to less time searching for photos.
Users will be able to lock an app when they hand over their phone.
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote was packed, including a number of key new updates for iOS 18. One of the more interesting additions is Tap to Cash, which is more or…
In iOS 18, Apple will now support long-requested functionality, like the ability to set app icons and widgets wherever you want.
As expected, this is a pivotal moment for the mobile platform as iOS 18 is going to focus on artificial intelligence.
VisionOS 2 will come to Vision Pro as a free update later this year.
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What to expect from WWDC 2024: iOS 18, macOS 15 and so much AI
Apple is hoping to make WWDC 2024 memorable as it finally spells out its generative AI plans.
Google and Microsoft have made their developer conferences a showcase of their generative AI chops, and now all eyes are on next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which is expected to…
Meta is quietly rolling out a new “Communities” feature on Messenger, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature is designed to help organizations, schools and other private groups communicate in…
