So far, Apple has avoided mass layoffs that have plagued its rivals by implementing a series of cost-cutting measures, some of which are pretty harsh.
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The Landmarks app showcases all 3D models currently available on Apple Maps
The Landmarks app lets you explore a curated collection of more than 300 custom-designed 3D models that are available on Apple Maps, organized by city.
Actually, Meta Verified is $30/month if you subscribe on both Facebook and Instagram
The Meta Verified price is on the high side, with Meta expecting you to purchase its new subscription separately on Instagram and Facebook.
How to create unique iPhone wallpapers from your personalized Memoji, Genmoji, and stickers
Give your iPhone's Lock Screen and Home Screen a unique look by creating wallpapers from your personalized Memoji, Genmoji, and photo stickers instead of using the same old emoticons.
Even Carrot Weather now has a ChatGPT-based AI chatbot
The Carrot Weather app has gained a snarky ChatGPT-like chatbot while expanding its detailed radar maps, notifications and severe weather alerts to more countries.
Mac image editor Pixelmator Pro now lets you create stunning Apple device mockups
Run the excellent Mac image editor Pixelmator Pro to create stunning iPhone, iPad and Mac mockups with realistic shadows, editable device frames, etc.
NYT: Apple reportedly testing ChatGPT-like capabilities for the struggling Siri assistant
The Siri team has spent weeks testing large language models, hoping to infuse its struggling virtual assistant with ChatGPT-like AI smarts.
Waze now shows you relevant EV charging stations along your route
Based on its crowdsourced map-editing feature, the mobile Waze app now displays accurate information about EV charging stations along your route.
Microsoft Edge for Mac brings Bing’s AI chatbot to a sidebar
Microsoft’s ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is now available to all users in the Bing sidebar of the Edge browser following developer testing.
Refurbished iPhone 13 models hit Apple’s US store
The refurbished, good-as-new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are now available at discounted prices via Apple’s stores in the United States.
Apple introduces iPhone video shopping
Customers in the United States can now shop the iPhone lineup by connecting with an Apple retail team member via video on the official website.
If Apple’s headset tanks, it will be entirely Tim Cook’s fault
Allegedly (too) concerned about his legacy, the CEO is said to have ordered an Apple headset launch this year against recommendations from the product team.