The upcoming Dyson CleanTrace attachment works with the company's Gen5detect vacuum and iPhone app to let you clean the room in augmented reality (AR).
AR cleaning: Dyson CleanTrace promises to put the fun back in vacuuming
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Google’s Find My Device network supports tracking alerts on iOS and Android
Much like Apple, Google's Find My Device network will alert you of any unknown tracking tags moving with you, preventing stalking and unwanted tracking.
Spotify can now create AI playlists from ChatGPT-style text prompts
Using large language models, Spotify’s new AI Playlist option enables you to quickly create playlists from ChatGPT-style text prompts.
Game emulators are now permitted on iPhone and can offer downloadable titles
Retro game emulators are now allowed on iPhone, as are HTML5-based mini apps and mini games, streaming games, chatbots and plug-ins in apps.
Google begins rolling out the Android equivalent of Apple’s Find My network
Google emailed some users that its Apple-friendly Find My Devices network is now online, lettingthem find compatible offline devices and Fast Pair accesories.
Singaporean Apple ID balances to become unavailable to spend after July 1—here’s what to do
Apple says folks in Singapore will be unable to make purchases with their Apple ID balance starting July 1, 2024. We lay out your options after the cut-off date.
Accessorize your Apple gear with Pitaka’s iPhone, iPad and AirPods cases, Apple Watch bands, car mounts, ring holders etc.
Pitaka has been making increasingly cool accessories for devices from Apple and other companies, including magnetic cases, stands, watch bands and so on.
iOS 17.5 brings “Found Moving With You” alerts to third-party trackers on iPhone
iOS 17.5 expands those "Found Moving With You" privacy alerts to third-party trackers to prevent even more unwanted tracking on iPhones.
Battery Health menu could come to iPad to surface cycle count and remaining capacity
iPadOS 17.5 could finally bring a Battery Health section, letting you check the Pad battery’s maximum remaining capacity and cycle count without workarounds
Rumor: Spotify may jack up prices again, but blame it on audiobooks
Spotify will reportedly raise subscription prices for individual and family accounts following the previous price hike in July 2023.
The next Apple Pencil could be squeezed for quick interactions
The third-generation Apple Pencil may incorporate force sensors to detect when you squeeze the stylus in your hand, triggering preset actions like adding a signature.
Softorino’s new AltTunes app makes managing iPhone on Windows a breeze, with a Mac version on the horizon
AltTunes is an iOS device management app for Windows users to manage files, media and more on iPhones and iPads with drag-and-drop simplicity.