Apple today released the first beta of iOS 16 to developers, and it comes with a bunch of new features – including a completely redesigned lock screen with widgets, revamped notifications, iMessage improvements, and more. And it also hints at a new HomePod model that may be coming soon.
As discovered by 9to5Mac, there are references to an unreleased HomePod model hidden in the iOS 16 beta code.
During today’s announcement of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple Music didn’t get any stage time despite being one of Apple’s most important services. Nonetheless, there are a couple of small changes to the Music app that are worth noting: playlist sorting and the ability to mark…
iOS 16 expands support for game controllers, now works with Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller
June 7, 2022
During the WWDC 2022 opening keynote on Monday, Apple highlighted how iOS 16 enhances the gaming experience with updates to the Metal API and a redesigned Game Center. In addition, iOS 16 adds support for even more game controllers, including Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 6, 2022
June 7, 2022
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Alethea AI is launching Fusion, a platform that combines blockchain assets, intelligent AI…
Embedded AI: Rise of the intelligent device
June 7, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) is generally viewed in terms of a big computing solution as it makes the leap from the lab to production environments. In the public consciousness, AI is complex algorithms crunching vast amounts of data drawn from hyperscale cloud resources and…
One of the most useful features of Google Photos, face grouping, has landed the company in hot water in the State of Illinois, where a settlement will see Google paying out $100 million.
Google Photos face grouping: Why it violated an Illinois law
As reported by Gizmodo last week, Google settled on this $100 million class-action lawsuit in Illinois because it broke the “Biometric Information…
Android 12 QPR3 June security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
June 7, 2022
After three months of testing, Android 12 QPR3 with the June security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro.
Coinciding with the latest Pixel Feature Drop, Quarterly Platform Release 3 is officially…
In addition to bringing Android 12 QPR3 and the quarterly Feature Drop, the June security patch fixes 35 issues for the Pixel 4 to Pixel 6 Pro.
Like the two previous quarterly updates, today’s release addresses more than a few outstanding issues. There are 12 categories of…
Some Pixel users cannot set-up older Google Home devices due to ‘interruption caused by Sonos’
June 7, 2022
Back in January, Google had to make changes to Speaker Groups because of the US ITC ruling in favor of Sonos. Another “interruption caused by Sonos” is now responsible for some Pixel phones in the United States and Canada being unable to to set-up Google Home devices.
In a “Heads Up: Device Activation” blog posted to the Google Nest Community this afternoon, the company said a “small…
