Siri Comes to the Rescue of a 18-Year Old College Student Who Crashed into Freezing River
Siri is saving lives for a change. Mostly we hear about how Apple Watch saved people’s lives and now it is Siri that has saved a life. KIMT News has reported that an 18-year old college student by the name Gale Salcedo crashed his car into the Winnebago river. Apparently his car hit a patch of ice on the road and spun out of control.
Apple Working on Holographic Technology to Reduce Weight of Possible AR or VR Products
Apple has filed a patent application that explains how AR or VR headsets could become thinner and lighter by using optical waveguides and holographic images. It has been reported for quite some time that the company is working on AR or VR headsets of its own.
Apple Could Dodge $150 Import Duty on Each iPhone if Trump Delays China Tariffs
Apple could get a chance to temporarily dodge the $150 import duty on iPhones if US President Donald Trump decides to delay China tariffs. The tariffs are due to kick in this Sunday, and Chinese officials expect Trump to delay the import duties.
Opera Launches Opera GX, a Gaming Browser for macOS
When it comes to gaming, Apple products are not exactly the first choice. Mac has often been criticized for not supporting good games. Apple Arcade is set to change things when it comes to gaming. Now, Opera has launched Opera GX, a gaming browser for macOS.
The Mac Pro Works Silently under Load Thanks to Its Cheese Grater Design and Fans
One of the key highlights of the 2019 Mac Pro is that despite packing some beefy internals and 3 massive fans at the front, the machine works almost silently even when under full load. Despite all the fun that the cheesegrater front of the machine has been subjected to since it was originally announced, it is this design aspect that has made it possible for the Mac Pro to work silently.
Apple Criticised for Using DMCA to Takedown Tweet Containing iPhone Encryption Key
Apple is being criticized by security researchers for abusing the DMCA to take down a viral tweet which presumably contained the encryption key of the Secure Enclave processor found inside iPhones and iPads. Two days after the tweet was initially posted, Apple’s legal team sent Twitter a takedown notice to remove the tweet.
iOS 13.3 vs iOS 13.2.3 Speed Test
Apple yesterday released the iOS 13.3 update for all compatible iPhones. The update primarily focused on fixing a number of bugs while also enhancing some of the existing features. iOS 13.3 is the last major point release of the OS for this year. How does this release of the OS compare to iOS 13.2.3 in terms of performance?
Decided To Add Wheels On Your Mac Pro? You Will Need Apple’s Help
The modular Mac Pro, which was released in the US yesterday, can be customized to add various official accessories and add-ons. Apart from regular hardware upgrades, you can also add wheels to its case, but you might need Apple’s help in doing so.
Twitter Finally Adds Live Photos Support by Using GIFs
Twitter is finally allowing iOS users to upload Live Photos on its platform. The company says that Live Photos will be displayed as gifs on Twitter.
Report: 2020 iPhone with 5G, Redesigned Metal Frame Will Not Attract Major Price Increase
Apple is expected to launch 5G enabled iPhones next year. The rumor mills have been predicting a price increase for 2020 iPhones. Apparently the increase in price is attributed to 5G modem. Famed Apple analyst Kuo says that Apple will not significantly increase the price for 2020 iPhones. In other words, the 2020 iPhones will be priced similar to the current iPhones with only a marginal increase in price.