iOS 15 brings offline Siri, which leverages on-device processing to handle specific types of requests even without an internet connection, and we have a video to show it to you.
Video: Siri goes offline
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Microsoft shares a bunch of new features coming to its Edge browser
Microsoft Edge will implement a bunch of new features later in 2021 to make your web-browsing experience even better, including such enhancements as automatic translation for unknown languages, tab groups, the ability to hide the titlebar and other perks.
Google’s TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts expands beta-testing to 100+ countries
Google's TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, has entered beta in more than a hundred countries around the world following a limited release in India and the US a few months ago.
California State University offering iPad Air, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil to 35,000 incoming students
It's a relatively quiet initiative these days, all things considered, but Apple hasn't given up on the education market. These days, it comes down to handing out a whole lot of devices to incoming students. That's what's happening with incoming learners at California State University this fall.
Upcoming MacBook Pro redesign will reportedly add UHS-II SD card slot, M1X, and illuminated Touch ID button
Apple is said to be working on a significant redesign for the MacBook Pro lineup, working with a new 16-inch variant expected to arrive later this year. (Apple already introduced an M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro.) Now, a new rumor aims to shine a bit more light on one of those incoming changes.
New video and photos show off iPhone 13 dummy line, including redesigned camera setup and more
We're inching closer to the time when Apple is going to announce new iPhones. Expectations, as usual, are set for early September. So it's no surprise to start seeing the hardware start cropping up ahead of time. Of course, nothing official. But, for now, it will certainly do.
Google launches its new Drive client replacing the Backup and Sync service in September
The new Google Drive desktop client for Mac and Windows is now available to download, with more features from the Backup and Sync client and the Drive File Stream apps coming soon.
Apple seeds updated HomePod beta 15 after reports of issues cropped up [Update: adds Lossless audio support]
Not too long ago, Apple released iOS 14.6 to the wild. At the same time, Apple also updated the HomePod to version 14.6 of its software as well. And since then, Apple has started seeding version 15 of both platforms, looking forward to the next major update for both.
Apple TV+ goes behind the scenes with upcoming musical comedy series ‘Schmigadoon!’
With less than a week to go before Schmigadoon! makes its grand entrance on Apple TV+, the streaming service is promoting the series with a new behind the scenes showcase. In it, we get plenty of footage of the upcoming show. But also some input from the cast and creators.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple alleging monopoly-like behavior from Sign in with Apple, App Store
What began with Apple's introduction of the "Sign in with Apple" feature in 2019 has finally come to an end. At least for now, as one federal judge has granted Apple's motion to dismiss a long-running allegation of monopoly-like behavior from its services.
Mark Gurman believes a redesigned iMac to replace 27-inch Intel models is “en route”
A new Apple silicon iMac to replace the 27-inch Intel-based models is coming later in 2021, powered by the next-generation Apple M2 chip, according to a reliable Bloomberg reporter.
iCloud Mail is currently experiencing some issues
Thankfully, Apple's cloud services are not impacted by major issues all that often. However, it happens. Today, for instance, Apple has updated its system status page to reflect that one of its services is currently experiencing an issue.