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iOS 17 Hands-On: StandBy Mode and Stickers Live Up to the Hype
The public beta version of iOS 17 is out. Here are some of my favorite parts so far. On my home desk is an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 17 on a MagSafe charger. The screen shows a giant clock that every so often fades into an alert for a new message from my friend. I can swipe up and down to change the style of the clock between one that looks chic to one that's more artistic and another that's stra ... Read more
2023-07-17 03:20:49
iOS 16.5.1 (c): You Should Download This iPhone Update Now
The latest Rapid Security Response should patch issues some people had with previous updates. To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Install Now and follow the onscreen prompts. This update comes after Apple released iOS 16.5.1 (a) on Monday to patch a vulnerability in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and other third-party browsers on iOS. However, Ap ... Read more
2023-07-14 01:10:25
Nothing Phone 2 Review: A Flashy Phone That Needs to Be Cheaper
The Nothing Phone 2's lights stand out, but it's not without its problems.The first Nothing Phone impressed us with its solid all-round performance, its low price and of course its flashing lights. But it never officially made it to the US, aside from an unusual beta program. This second-generation phone is here to change that. When it goes on sale in the United States and the wider world from J ... Read more
2023-07-14 01:09:49
ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers
US regulators are probing artificial intelligence company OpenAI over the risks to consumers from ChatGPT generating false information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to the Microsoft-backed business requesting information on how it addresses risks to people's reputations. The inquiry is a sign of the rising regulatory scrutiny of the technology. OpenAI chief executive Sam Alt ... Read more
2023-07-14 01:07:21
ChatGPT and Bard Get New AI Chatbot Rival: Anthropic Debuts Claude 2
The new AI chatbot is available to people in the US and UK in open beta. Here's how to try it. Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is making its AI chatbot available to the public for the first time, setting up a new rival to chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. In a blog post Tuesday, Anthropic said the new version of its AI chatbot, Claude 2, is easier to converse with than i ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:04:37
iOS 16.6 Beta 5: The Features That Could Be Coming to Your iPhone
The fifth beta is now available for public beta testers and developers. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 5 to public beta testers Tuesday, about a month after the company announced the forthcoming iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Though iOS 16.6 has a few new features, we expect this update to consist of mostly bug fixes and security patches as Apple prepares for iOS 17's fall release. ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:04:10
The new Android 14 Beta 4 Is Out. How to Download to Your Phone Right Now
The latest "Platform Stable" Android 14 beta is here. Inching closer to a broad release, the latest Android 14 Beta is here, from Google. Beta 4, a "Platform Stable" version of the prerelease software, is intended for developers to test their apps against before Google releases Android 14 to the public later this year. You can run Android 14 Beta 4 on Pixel 4A 5G and later Go ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:03:18
iOS 16.5.1 (a): Why Apple Removed Access to the Update
Some users reported issues accessing some websites, according to Apple. On Monday, Apple released iOS 16.5.1 (a), a Rapid Security Response update to its iPhone software, but then the tech giant removed access to the RSR. Apple said Tuesday that the RSR, which was meant to address a WebKit vulnerability, might have caused some websites to display incorrectly. If you downloaded iOS 16.5.1 (a) and ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:02:17
Prime Day Puts Motorola Phone Prices on the Chopping Block
The bulk of Moto's 2022 and 2023 lineup of Android phones is discounted for Prime Day. The Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals continue with savings on Motorola phones, from the new foldable Razr Plus 2023 to the affordable Moto G Power 5G 2023 -- and nearly all the models in between. The Razr Plus 2023 is the latest foldable to hit the market, an its clamshell design has a front screen that covers the ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:00:45
14 iOS 17 Features Apple Is Adding to Your iPhone
The iPhone software adds new features to the Phone app, FaceTime calls and iMessage chats. Apple's debut of iOS 17 is going to change how you call, text and glance at information on your iPhone. iOS 17 brings updates to FaceTime, Messages and the phone app to make your iPhone feel more intuitive and personal. Apple revealed iOS 17 last month during its Worldwide Developers Conference. Last year ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:49:36