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Android’s search ‘choice screen’ for Europe will show more options, no longer auction-based

Last year, Google started showing a search engine “choice screen” to those setting up Android devices in Europe following an antitrust ruling. Google is now updating it to include more providers and make “participation free.” In addition to its own, Google originally showed three alternative search engines. Those competing offerings appear through a per-country auction system where…
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Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser looks to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
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WWDC 2021 News Hub and Live Blog: iOS 15, watchOS 8, and more

9to5Mac’s WWDC coverage is brought to you by . Get a special deal on the essential . Today officially marks the beginning of Apple’s week-long Worldwide Developers Conference. This year, WWDC 2021 is being held as a completely virtual event. During the event, we expect the introduction of iOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS 12, and much more. Read on to follow along with everything Apple announces…
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Apple unveils iOS 15 with new FaceTime features and more

Apple has officially taken the wraps off of iOS 15, the next version of its operating system for iPhone users. The company says it designed iOS 15 with four different things in mind. The update was presented by Apple VP Craig Federighi. Here’s what’s new. Federghi…
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iOS 15 adds offline Siri for faster query recognition

With iOS 15, Siri will now be able to handle a variety of requests without an Internet connection. This means requests like setting timers or switching apps can be performed without any communication with a server, making the experience faster and more responsive. Apple is also launching a new privacy provision whereby audio recorded by Siri never leaves the local device. This makes Siri more…
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Apple releases first beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to developers

Apple today has released the first developer beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. The updates are rolling out now through the Apple Developer website where you can find a new configuration profile. Once you install the developer profile, the new release of the iOS 15 will be available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for…
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