Meta Unveils Standalone AI App to Compete with ChatGPT
April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...
Meta Platforms has rolled out a standalone AI application targeting ChatGPT’s turf. The new product supports interactive dialogue, image generation, and real-time information retrieval, all wrapped in a quirky twist of social integration. Meta is clearly betting on innovation to lure both users and developers.
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Apple iPhone 17 Air rumor: ultra-thin design with sky blue twist
April 26, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Two reports spotlight Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air, emphasizing its record-breaking thin profile along with surprising hints at a sky blue color option. One piece offers a broad roundup of Apple’s latest whispers while the other zeroes in on the color debate with wry commentary.
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Apple Implements AI‐Driven App Store Review Summaries
April 24, 2025, 3:20 pm more...
Apple has introduced a multi‐step large language model solution in iOS 18.4 to generate concise, balanced App Store review summaries. By filtering out spam, profanity and off‐topic comments, the system dynamically captures evolving user sentiment while prioritizing safety, fairness and helpfulness.
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Perplexity Launches Advanced iOS Voice Assistant
April 24, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Bucking delays from Apple’s sluggish Siri updates, Perplexity has introduced its new iOS voice assistant. The feature enables users to send emails, manage calendars, control smart home devices and more—all via voice commands. Clearly aiming to outpace Siri, this launch promises a new era of conversational AI on Apple devices.
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xAI Upgrades Grok with Vision, Voice, and Search Features
April 23, 2025, 7:21 am more...
xAI has unveiled significant updates to its Grok voice assistant by integrating real‐time visual recognition, multilingual audio output, and an interactive search function. These upgrades make it easier for users to gather instant information via their smartphone cameras while engaging with a smarter, more responsive AI.
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EU Slaps Hefty Digital Markets Fines on Apple and Meta
April 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...
EU regulators have stepped in with a barrage of multimillion‐dollar fines against Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules. The agencies took action over restrictive App Store practices and questionable ad models, proving that even tech giants aren’t above a bit of bureaucratic slapstick.
- Consumer Choice: Spotlight on app store and data policy issues
- US-EU Trade Tensions: Trump pressures spark tech fine debates
- DMA Fines: Detailed enforcement actions unfolding in Europe
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Apple releases public betas for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5
April 22, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Apple has quietly streamed the latest public beta updates for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5, promising bug fixes and modest tweaks ahead of the full release. While testers may not find groundbreaking features, the company insists these refinements are key to a smoother, more secure user experience.
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permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago #software #mobile #apple #technology #iphone +
Google Fi launches a $35 unlimited plan to reshape mobile connectivity
April 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Google Fi has rolled out its new unlimited plan priced at just $35 per month, offering unlimited calls, texts, and data with a generous high‐speed data allowance. This competitive move is set to attract budget-conscious subscribers and shake up the mobile service landscape with its accessible, value-driven approach.
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permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 7 days ago #google #technology #5g #apple #android +
Instagram launches CapCut rival Edits app
April 22, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Instagram has surprised the social media world by launching its new Edits app—a dedicated video editing tool designed specifically to rival CapCut. This fresh initiative comes with advanced features like background replacement, automatic captioning, and AI-powered creative tools, clearly signaling Meta’s intent to capture more of the creator market.
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