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Apple may finally beef up Siri with AI smarts next year
As the world has been taken over by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Apple has stayed almost entirely out of the game. That could all change soon, though, as a new report claims the company is about to bring its own AI — dubbed “Apple GPT” — to a massive range of products […]
Apple’s new Proton-like tool can run Windows games on a Mac
If you’re hoping to see more Windows games on Mac then those dreams might finally come true soon. Apple has dropped some big news for game developers at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this week, making it far easier and quicker to port Windows games to Mac thanks to a Proton-like environment that can […]
Apple may soon eliminate the notch from your Mac and iPhone
So many Apple devices have the divisive notch cutout these days that the feature has almost become its own brand, yet it continues to stir disapproving glances and attempts to hide it wherever it’s seen. Apple could now be on the brink of eliminating it for good. That’s because the company recently filed a patent […]
Next-gen Apple HomePod may launch with a built-in 7-inch display in 2024
Apple is currently working on a version of its HomePod smart speaker that will have a built-in 7-inch display panel, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The revamped smart speaker is expected to arrive sometime in the first half of 2024. This also strengthens previous claims from Mark Gurman (paywalled) of a display-fitted Apple speaker […]
Apple Music adds support for hi-res audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos – and at no extra cost
As has been rumoured for the past week or so, Apple Music is adding support for lossless audio, as well as and Dolby Atmos-powered 3D audio (aka Apple’s Spatial Audio). The service’s 75 million-strong catalogue will be available in CD quality (16-bit/44.1kHz) or hi-res (24-bit/48-192kHz). There will be 20 million songs in lossless audio at […]
Google adds Apple Music support to Assistant smart speakers and displays
Google has announced that Apple Music is now available on smart speakers and displays that use the Google Assistant, including Google’s own line of Nest products, such as the new Nest Audio. Owners of Assistant smart speakers or displays will be able to set Apple Music as the default service on the speakers and use […]
Apple Music Is Growing Fast, But It’ll Be A While Before Global Supremacy
Image used with permission by copyright holderApple Music, Apple’s popular on-demand music streaming service, is doing quite well for itself, now touting 36 million paid subscribers, up from the 30 million it announced in September. A new report released by The Wall Street Journal claims that the company’s quick growth rate — which sits around five […]
Apple Music is now available on Roku devices worldwide
Roku has announced that Apple Music is now available on its devices including Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and Roku premium audio products like the Roku Streambar(R) Pro. This deal deepens Apple’s partnership with Roku which already offers Apple TV+ on Roku TV devices. Apple Music is available on Roku devices with a month-free trial […]
Apple Music Classical will start streaming on March 28th
Apple has announced that Apple Music Classical, a standalone app that specializes in the genre, will be released on March 28th. After acquiring music service Primephonic in 2021, the company had originally aimed to release a classical-focused app by the end of last year. It missed that target, but now the service is nearly here. […]
Apple Music’s Web App Is Now Out Of Beta After 7 Months
After wrapping up a seven-month beta period, Apple Music is now formally available on the web through the streaming service’s web app. Apple Music subscribers can use the web version by signing in with their Apple ID at music.apple.com. The web version has access to all of the same content as the mobile app, including […]