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Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection: Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.
uk.pcmag.com/iphone-apps/151949/apples-ai-will-work-without-an-internet-connection
Quick Glance: Apple's AI to Function Independently from Internet
- The processing for the AI will happen directly on the iPhone without connecting to a cloud service.
- This ensures enhanced security and privacy for users.
- Apple is developing its own in-house LLM called "Ajax" and has acquired multiple AI companies in recent years.
- The AI technology is expected to be initially implemented in Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri.
Fortnite Adds Setting to Let Players Hide Confrontational Emotes: The setting applies to four emotes: Laugh It Up, Take the L, Whipcrack, and Make it Plantain.
pcmag.com/news/fortnite-adds-setting-to-let-players-hide-confrontational-emotes
Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions: Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-merges-the-android-chrome-and-hardware-divisions/
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Opera records 63% growth in new users: Opera reported a 63% increase in new monthly users for Opera for iOS in Europe from February to March 2024. In addition, . ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/opera-verzeichnet-63-zuwachs-an-neuen-nutzern/
Readdle: Documents gets transcribing tool: We have reported quite often here in the blog about the still very good Documents tool from Readdle ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/readdle-documents-erhaelt-nuetzliches-transkribier-werkzeug/
iOS 18 AI features could run entirely on-device: Apple could run its LLM on-device to power iOS 18's AI features, helping speed up the response time for a ...
cultofmac.com/853891/ios-18-ai-features-could-run-entirely-on-device/
Quick Glance: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
"ID Austria": Android app has not been usable for days: VIENNA. The "Digitales Amt" app, which only recently replaced the cell phone signature ...
nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/id-austria-android-app-seit-tagen-nicht-nutzbar;art58,3939988
iOS 18: The ‘Notes’ app is reportedly getting 2 new features: Voice notes! Math! It's all happening on iOS 18.
mashable.com/article/apple-ios-18-notes-app-voice-memos
Your Android phone could have stalkerware — here’s how to remove it: This simple guide helps you identify and remove common consumer-grade spyware apps from your ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/remove-android-spyware/
Here's how to turn off cameras and mics on your devices: The process is different for Windows, macOS, and Android.
qz.com/how-to-cut-off-access-camera-and-mic-on-any-device-1851426423
CISA in a flap as Chirp smart door locks can be trivially unlocked remotely: Hard-coded credentials last thing you want in home security app
theregister.com/2024/04/15/critical_vulnerability_chirp_lock/
iOS 18: First AI functions to work locally: AI functions are finding their way into more and more areas of technology. Whether Google, Microsoft ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ios-18-erste-ki-funktionen-sollen-lokal-arbeiten/
Apple to take different approach than Samsung for AI features on iPhones: Samsung introduced several AI-powered features with the Galaxy S24. Samsung called the ...
sammobile.com/news/apple-iphone-ios-18-on-device-ai-different-approach-samsung/
China’s Ecarx Wants to Make High-Tech Cars Even Smarter: A conversation with the CEO of a company caught up in geopolitical tensions over both EVs and ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/china-s-ecarx-wants-to-make-high-tech-cars-even-smarter
Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups: It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/personaltech/smartphone-iphone-backup.html
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”: Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-x-botched-an-attempt-to-replace-twitter-com-links-with-x-com/
Apple's First AI Features in iOS 18 Reportedly Won't Use Cloud Servers: Apple's first set of new AI features planned for iOS 18 will not rely on cloud ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/14/apples-first-ios-18-ai-features-no-cloud/
Truecaller launches a web client for its Android users: Caller identity company Truecaller announced a web version, named Truecaller for the web ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/truecaller-launches-a-web-client-for-its-android-users/
How to Leave Any Group Chat on Apple's iPhone or an Android Phone: Whether you're using Apple's iMessage, RCS on Android or plain-old MMS, here's how to leave ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-leave-any-group-chat-on-apples-iphone-or-an-android-phone/
Mood.camera is an iOS app that feels like using a retro analog camera: Phone cameras have evolved a lot, with image processing becoming increasingly important ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/mood-camera-is-an-ios-app-that-feels-like-using-a-retro-analog-camera/
iOS 18 AI features are rumored to be ‘on device.’ But there's a catch.: The iPhone maker continues to focus on privacy (where it can).
mashable.com/article/apple-ios-1-8-ai-features-on-device-catch
Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound: Average selling prices for handsets are rising, as consumers increasingly opt for premium ...
business-standard.com/world-news/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-in-q1-as-android-rivals-rebound-124041500069_1.html
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro: Spotify isn’t the only one to dabble with AI playlists — on Tuesday ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/amazon-music-follows-spotify-with-an-ai-playlist-generator-of-its-own-maestro/
Why I Need Apple to Make a Foldable iPhone: Commentary: A foldable iPhone 16 could help Apple dominate the folding phone world. I need this to happen.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/why-i-need-apple-to-make-a-foldable-iphone/
Google to make Pixel AI image editor free in Google Photos: Details here: AI-backed image-editing tools will be available on all Android and iOS devices through ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/google-to-make-pixel-ai-image-editor-free-in-google-photos-details-here-124041100203_1.html
Google kills “One” VPN service, says “people simply weren’t using it”: Did anyone want a VPN from the Internet's largest data collector?
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-is-killing-off-its-one-vpn-service/
The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support: No one wants to build an Android satellite phone, so Google is going to do it.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/the-pixel-9-reportedly-gears-up-for-satellite-sos-support/
X adds support for passkeys globally on iOS: X, formerly Twitter, is rolling out support for passkeys, a new and more secure login method compared with ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/x-adds-support-for-passkeys-globally-on-ios/
New Zero-Day Attacks Target Google Pixel Phones: A security researcher at GrapheneOS says 'forensic companies' have been exploiting the flaws to break into ...
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-phones/151710/new-zero-day-attacks-target-google-pixel-phones
WhatsApp for Android: Adding messages to the contact note is being tested: WhatsApp is currently testing various things in its apps. This includes ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-nachrichten-zur-kontakt-notiz-hinzufuegen-wird-getestet/
Some Older Phones Now Support Circle to Search. See if Yours Is One of Them: More Android devices, including a few tablets, can now access the Google AI-powered ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/some-older-phones-now-support-circle-to-search-see-if-yours-is-one-of-them/
Focus Go: A slim photo viewer for Android: Over the past few years, we have presented alternatives to Google's apps from time to time ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/focus-go-ein-schlanker-fotobetrachter-fuer-android/
iOS music apps in the EU can now send users to external websites for purchase: Apple will make it easier for you to pay for music purchases and subscriptions ...
engt.co/3vDJBu7
13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2024): iPhone or Android: Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone ...
wired.com/gallery/best-mobile-game-controllers-for-iphone-android/
"Find My Device" network from Google: These operating modes are available: Google launched its new "Find My Device" network yesterday (we reported) ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/find-my-device-netzwerk-von-google-diese-betriebsarten-gibt-es/
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android devices promises a better video experience
techspot.com/news/102693-new-av1-software-decoder-coming-android-devices-promises.html
Chinese gov't pushes Huawei's HarmonyOS hard, sets adoption targets to beat Windows, Android, and iOS
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-govt-pushes-huaweis-harmonyos-hard-sets-adoption-targets-to-beat-windows-android-and-ios
Beeper Took On Apple’s iMessage Dominance. Now It’s Been Acquired: The app that turned green chat bubbles blue has been acquired by Automattic ...
wired.com/story/beeper-acquired-by-automattic/
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Review: Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet proficiently handles advanced productivity tasks as well as entertainment such as ...
pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus
Blackmagic camera app is coming to Android devices: Blackmagic Design announced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2024 event that their highly ...
noypigeeks.com/apps-games-softwares/blackmagic-camera-app-android-devices/
Outlook for Android: App can be used as a verification option for Microsoft logins
stadt-bremerhaven.de/outlook-fuer-android-app-laesst-sich-als-ueberpruefungsoption-fuer-microsoft-anmeldungen-nutzen/
Upstart Mobile Carrier Now Selling Unlocked Phones With a Side of AI Tricks: MobileX uses AI to predict how much data you'll use and help you choose a plan ...
pcmag.com/news/upstart-mobile-carrier-now-selling-unlocked-phones-with-a-side-of-ai-tricks
YouTube Music with Notification Feed: It has been tested for a long time, and now it seems to be popular with more and more YouTube Music users on Android and ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/youtube-music-mit-benachrichtigungs-feed/
How to Get a Secret Phone Number (and Why You Need One): These burner apps let you quickly create disposable phone numbers whenever you need to ...
pcmag.com/how-to/burner-accounts-101-how-to-get-extra-numbers-for-a-smartphone
Signal Messenger: Custom nicknames and notes will soon be available: The developers of Signal Messenger are currently testing the ability to add custom nicknames ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-messenger-benutzerdefinierte-spitznamen-und-notizen-koennen-bald-genutzt-werden/
Android: Exchange support for Thunderbird is coming: The Android version of the Thunderbird mail client has not yet been released. But the developers provide ...
heise.de/news/Thunderbird-fuer-Android-Erstmal-keine-Add-ons-aber-Exchange-Unterstuetzung-9688633.html
Why is Windows 11 so got dang annoying?: By using every opportunity to bundle, wheedle, and nag, Microsoft has made its OS feel decidedly low rent.
theverge.com/2024/4/21/24063379/windows-11-ads-bing-edge-cruft
eBay adds an AI-powered ‘shop the look’ feature to its iOS app: EBay on Tuesday launched a new generative AI-powered feature to appeal to fashion enthusiasts: a ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/ebay-adds-an-ai-powered-shop-the-look-feature-to-its-ios-app/
Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers: The move will allow partner companies to build their headsets using Meta Horizon OS ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-3593411
Google is undergoing major restructuring: Android and hardware are being merged into one department
derstandard.at/story/3000000216584/google-baut-gross-um-android-und-hardware-werden-in-einer-abteilung-zusammengefuehrt
Price of zero-day exploits rises as companies harden products against hackers: Tools that allow government hackers to break into iPhones and Android phones ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/06/price-of-zero-day-exploits-rises-as-companies-harden-products-against-hackers/
A key Apple app is rumored to be getting a major upgrade in macOS 15: A better Calculator could be on the way
techradar.com/computing/mac-os/a-key-apple-app-is-rumored-to-be-getting-a-major-upgrade-in-macos-15
X: Passkey support now available globally in iOS app: In January, Elon Musk's social network X announced that it had added support for passkeys to its iOS app ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/x-passkey-unterstuetzung-nun-global-in-ios-app-verfuegbar/
Microsoft Edge for Android allows all extensions: It has been known for some time that the Microsoft Edge browser supports extensions on the Android platform ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/microsoft-edge-fuer-android-laesst-alle-erweiterungen-zu/
Too Many App Subscriptions? Here's How to Cancel the Ones You Don't Use Anymore: If you're not using it, why are you still paying for it?
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/too-many-app-subscriptions-heres-how-to-cancel-the-ones-you-dont-use-anymore/
Gemini AI Is Coming to the Android Google App, Will Replace Assistant: The Google app is already on your phone, and it's about to start pushing Google's new AI ...
extremetech.com/mobile/gemini-ai-is-coming-to-the-android-google-app-will-replace-assistant
iOS 18 could bring generative AI to your iPhone in the most Apple way possible: Apple is reportedly sticking by its 'simple but effective' philosophy
techradar.com/phones/iphone/ios-18-could-bring-generative-ai-to-your-iphone-in-the-most-apple-way-possible
Android’s AirTag competitor gears up for launch, thanks to iOS release: Google promised to wait for Apple to launch cross-platform "unwanted tag" ...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/after-a-one-year-delay-google-might-finally-launch-its-find-my-network/
Apple to Bring Massive Improvements to The Calculator App in macOS 15 With Three Modes and a New Look
wccftech.com/calculator-app-in-macos-15-to-see-major-changes/
Hello? 9 Simple Ways to Prevent Butt Dials: Is your phone making too many accidental calls from your pocket or purse? Here's how to get behind the problem on an ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-prevent-butt-dials-iphone-android-device
Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo: Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.
wired.com/story/privacy-browsers-duckduckgo-ghostery-brave/
Quick Glance: Privacy Browsers 2024: Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo
- Ad trackers are excessively prevalent. Choose a browser for regulation.
- Alternatives exist: Browsers prioritizing user data protection.
- DuckDuckGo, Ghostery, Tor Browser, Brave, and Firefox are recommended.
- Safari by Apple continually enhances privacy for iOS and macOS.
Google announces merging DeepMind and Research teams after unifying Pixel and Android teams
mspoweruser.com/google-announces-merging-deepmind-and-research-teams-after-unifying-pixel-and-android-teams/
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will offer its virtual reality OS to hardware companies, creating iPhone versus Android dynamic
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/mark-zuckerberg-says-meta-will-offer-its-virtual-reality-os-to-hardware-companies.html
MyFRITZ! app for iOS fixes a problem: If you are using the MyFRITZ! app for iOS and have had problems accessing your FRITZ!NAS in the recent past, then ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/myfritzapp-fuer-ios-behebt-ein-problem/
Adobe Premiere Pro Gains AI Tools to Add and Remove Objects From Videos, Extend Clips and More
macrumors.com/2024/04/15/adobe-premiere-pro-ai-tools/
Enhanced Streaming: How to Set Up a VPN on Your Smart TV in Minutes: By installing a VPN on your smart TV, you can open up a world of streaming possibilities and ...
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/enhanced-streaming-how-to-set-up-a-vpn-on-your-smart-tv-in-minutes/
Apple teases transformative new iPhone experience: This new research paper gives us a glimpse at potential features.
thestreet.com/technology/apple-ai-research-paper-iphone-user-interface
Bitwarden for iOS: Passkeys are being tested in beta: We have already reported that there are big changes coming to Bitwarden regarding mobile apps ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/bitwarden-fuer-ios-passkeys-werden-in-der-beta-getestet/
Apple video explains how to move from Android to iPhone: Make switching from Android to iPhone a breeze with Apple's Move to iOS application ...
cultofmac.com/853220/move-from-android-to-iphone-apple-support-video-ios/
Pixel Experience custom ROM development is shutting down: Are you a fan of the Google Pixel’s software but not quite sold on its hardware? For those in this ...
noypigeeks.com/tech-news/pixel-experience-shutdown/
Google's AI Email Experiment Sounds Great, Until You Think About Privacy: Google seems to be testing ways for its Gemini AI to help Android users respond to the ...
inc.com/kit-eaton/googles-ai-email-experiment-sounds-great-until-you-think-about-privacy.html
Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings.: Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-ios-apple.html
Google Gemini could soon let you choose your preferred music streaming app on Android
neowin.net/news/google-gemini-could-soon-let-you-choose-your-preferred-music-streaming-app-on-android/
Will we see new iPhones at WWDC 2024?: Forget reveals, but WWDC 2024 could still define your next iPhone
techradar.com/phones/iphone/will-we-see-new-iphones-at-wwdc-2024
Hidden Whatsapp function: How to send pictures even faster: WhatsApp recently got a hidden feature that only a few people know about. Via Messenger
t3n.de/news/whatsapp-schneller-bilder-verschicken-1619140/
Google is shutting down Google One VPN because 'people simply weren't using it'
zdnet.com/article/google-is-shutting-down-google-one-vpn-because-people-simply-werent-using-it/
Edge for iOS: Move address bar down: A little tip for all iPhone users who use the Microsoft Edge browser. With the current version you can, as with ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/edge-fuer-ios-adressleiste-nach-unten-verschieben/
The Best Bluetooth Tracker: If you’re worried about losing your stuff, a Bluetooth-enabled tracker can help. We have recommendations for iPhone and Android users ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-tracker/
Android 15 Beta 1 is here; now we wait for One UI 7 Beta: Google released the first beta version of Android 15 last week, a couple of months after its first ...
sammobile.com/news/android-15-beta-1-released-one-ui-7-beta-wait/
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