Smart speakers coming in 2018 will have more functions, including 3D lenses for increased distances sensing accuracy and features like integrated pico projectors.
Smart speakers with pico projectors and 3D sensing features due in 2018
Apple has reportedly downsized its Micro-LED development team in Taiwan
Apple has reportedly downsized its research and development team in Longtan, northern Taiwan. The R&D lab was tasked with the development of Micro-LED display products.
How to unlock an iPhone X with Face ID after a failed attempt without leaving the Lock screen
Face ID is Apple’s latest attempt to revolutionize mobile device authentication, and it is magical when it works as intended. However, if you have spent a significant amount of time with the iPhone X and Face ID, you are likely to be familiar with a few semi-frequent incidents of Face ID failures.
Apple is “working like gangbusters” to make its devices entirely from recycled materials
Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, yesterday sat down for an interview with News.com.au to talk environmental initiatives following the company's pledge to build its devices entirely from recycled materials.
Once again, earn an exclusive Activity badge and iMessage sticker for completing a 5K on Thanksgiving
Just like last year, Apple is once more challenging Apple Watch owners in the US to complete a 5K on Thanksgiving. That is just over 3 miles of either walking or running. If they are able to do so, they will earn a special badge in the Activity app, and an exclusive sticker for use in iMessage.
iMac Pro to feature ‘Hey, Siri’ support for the first time on the Mac
It appears that iOS developer Guilherme Rambo has been able to confirm the upcoming always on "Hey, Siri" feature on the new iMac pro. He was able to dig into the BridgeOS 2.0 package from Apple and find the setup process that will guide users through the initial voice enrollment process.
Upcoming iMac Pro to include A10 Fusion chip with 512 MB of RAM
The soon-to-launch iMac Pro is only weeks away (to meet its late-2017 deadline) and tidbits of data have started to leak about what we can expect in Apple's new pro machine. One of those is the including of the A10 Fusion as a coprocessor for the first time.
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp finally has a release date: November 22
Nintendo's forthcoming iOS game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp that was previewed a month ago finally has a release date. It will be coming to mobile devices worldwide on November 22nd.
Apple adds new Apple Watch category to Tips app on iOS and web
Apple includes a useful Tips app on iPhone and iPad to help users see what is new, and how to best take advantage of their devices. Now Apple has added a new category to the app for Apple Watch.
Minimal gradient wallpapers to hide the iPhone notch
There has been a lot of controversy over the iPhone X notch. Personally, I don't care about the notch. The complaints and derision for the notch are completely blown out of proportion. Naturally, this is my opinion and plenty of people still intend to make a mountain of a mole hill, but I digress. If you are one of those people who need the notch gone, here is a set of minimal gradient wallpapers.
Instagram Down Image, ShyInstaShot, and other jailbreak tidbits to check out this weekend
It’s been a quite week for the jailbreak community, but amid the recent demo showcasing the first-known jailbreak for the iPhone X, there’s renewed hope that hackers are still working on a tool compatible with iOS 11.
While Cydia hasn’t been too crazy in recent weeks, there have still been a few jailbreak tweaks released this week that are worth mentioning. In this roundup, we’ll give you a closer look at this week's releases.
The top stories of the week on iDB
Like every Sunday, we get to take a look at some of the most popular posts that were published on iDB during the week that just ended. Whether it is a news item, a new jailbreak tweak, a tutorial, or an app review, we sum it all up in one convenient place for you.