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Apple AI Seeks Partnership with Chinese Giants Baidu, Alibaba, and BaiChuan
June 22, 2024 – According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Apple is currently actively seeking partnership with a local Chinese company to launch its “Apple-branded AI,” Apple Intelligence, in China. The report mentioned that Apple has engaged in discussions with Baidu, Alibaba, and startup BaiChuan, although no agreements have been…
Apple Reportedly Settles With EU to Avoid $40 Billion Fine, Opens NFC for Mobile Payments
June 19, 2024 – Apple has reached a settlement with the European Commission in the long-running antitrust case related to its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, according to recent reports from FT. The agreement is expected to bring closure to the EU’s extended investigation into Apple’s payment system and may potentially lead to Apple supporting…
Apple Aims for Sleeker Designs with Upcoming Product Updates
June 17, 2024 – Apple, the technology giant, has recently unveiled its “thinnest product ever” – the 2024 13-inch iPad Pro, measuring just 5.1 millimeters in thickness. Now, fresh reports indicate that the company intends to apply this sleek design philosophy to its other product lines, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro. In…
Apple’s New AI Image Generator: Cartoons Only, With AI Labels
June 15, 2024 – In a recent Talk Show Live interview following Apple’s WWDC 2024, Apple’s Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, briefly mentioned that iOS will now include metadata labeling for images generated by AI, indicating that they are “AI Generated.” Tech publication 9to5Mac, upon examining the iOS 18 Beta 1 update codes,…
Apple Faces Mounting Legal Challenges as Four New States Join Antitrust Suit
June 13, 2024 – Despite Apple’s impressive showing at the WWDC24 conference, where it unveiled a slew of new systems and the “Apple Intelligence” AI platform, the company is facing mounting legal challenges. Amidst its rising stock price and robust growth, the US Department of Justice has expressed increasing concerns over Apple’s dominant market position….
Apple’s Xcode 16 Beta: 16GB Memory Minimum for New AI Code Completion Feature
June 12, 2024 – At the recent WWDC24 conference, Apple unveiled a slew of updates, including iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, marking the latest iterations of its operating systems. Simultaneously, Apple introduced the first beta version of its Xcode 16 development tool, which boasts a significant enhancement: the integration of Swift Assist. This programming…
Apple Executives Reveal Plans to Bring ‘Apple Intelligence’ to the Chinese Market
June 12, 2024 – Apple has unveiled its highly anticipated iOS 18 and macOS 15 systems at WWDC 2024, introducing a game-changing feature called “Apple Intelligence” – a suite of AI-based tools. Scheduled to roll out later this year, Apple’s Software Engineering head, Craig Federighi, shared insights into the future of Apple Intelligence in an…
Proton Pass Expands to macOS and Linux, Bolstering Cross-Platform Password Management
June 07, 2024 – Proton Pass, the password management software offered by Proton, has recently announced the launch of its macOS and Linux desktop applications, marking a significant expansion in its platform coverage. Proton Pass now spans across major platforms, encompassing Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and even Chrome OS through Android app support….
Apple’s App Store Generates $24.6 Billion in Q1 2024: An 11.5% Year-on-Year Growth, More Than Double Android’s Play Store
June 07, 2024 – According to the latest report released by market research firm Sensor Tower, the global mobile application market remained steady in the first quarter of 2024, with consumer spending reaching $35.8 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.5%. Interestingly, non-gaming applications contributed significantly to this growth, experiencing a notable 19.4% surge. In…
Snapdragon X and Copilot AI Team Up to Take On Apple’s Ecosystem
June 04, 2024 – Remember the iconic “I’m a Mac” and “I’m a PC” ad campaigns by Apple in the late 2000s? These ads were hugely successful and have inspired many competitors to emulate their style over the years. Now, Qualcomm has jumped on the bandwagon, featuring Justin Long, the star of the original “I’m…