More than two years following the release of Cortana for iPhone on App Store, software maker Microsoft's at long last added a brand new native iPad interface to its digital assistant iOS app.
Microsoft Cortana is now available on iPad
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Uber brings back Siri and Maps integration [u]
Uber for iPhone was updated on App Store yesterday and it brings back seamless integration with Apple Maps and the ability to hail a ride using the Siri smart assistant, the two features that were removed without explanation from the previous update issued in January.
HomeKit Automation 001: how to create a toggle button
In this first entry into our new HomeKit Automation series, we walk you through fixing one of HomeKit's biggest shortcomings: creating a true toggle button to enable and disable a scene.
Apple’s explanation for why it didn’t immediately disclose CPU throttling isn’t very convincing
Apple's lack of transparency around iPhone throttling has backfired spectacularly as the firm finds itself in an uncomfortable position of having to explain why the original iOS 10.2.1 changelog didn't immediately disclose the controversial performance management feature.
iOS 11.3 beta 2 brings Apple’s promised new Battery Health features
Apple seeded iOS 11.3 beta 2 this morning, and the update brings about a new feature labeled Battery Health. As the name suggests, the feature is designed to provide iOS users with more information about their batteries.
Apple: newest iPhones sport hardware features that allow for better battery management
iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus reportedly include unspecified hardware features designed to address battery health issues and allow for better performance management.
EU regulators worried Apple-Shazam deal may hurt competition
The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it is going to "assess the acquisition of Shazam by Apple." The regulatory group says that multiple countries, including Austria, France and Spain, have requested that it review the recently announced deal for possible violation of EU antitrust laws.
Apple may offer rebates to people who bought iPhone batteries before the discount
Apple is reportedly considering offering rebates to customers who purchased replacement lithium-ion batteries for their iPhone before the discounted pricing came into effect.
Apple seeds second betas of iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3
Apple on Tuesday seeded the second betas of iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3 to developers. Registered developers can install the new betas from Apple's Developer Center, or by using each platform's respective over-the-air updating mechanism.
Songs friends play on your HomePod won’t affect Apple Music’s “For You” section
You can decided for yourself whether the music your friends play on your HomePod through AirPlay will affect Apple Music's “For You” section in the Music app on iPhone and iPad.
HomePod’s “FullRoom” stereo pairing is coming soon, followed by AirPlay 2 multi-room audio
First HomePod reviews have now begun trickling in ahead of its scheduled arrival this Friday.
Apple shows off its custom audio labs used for the development of HomePod, AirPods & more
Apple ahead of HomePod's schedule arrival this Friday gave select members of the press a nice tour of its dedicated audio laboratory in Cupertino, California where engineers tested the Siri-powered smart speaker's sound capabilities.