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iOS 18: RCS messaging is inconsistent between Google Android, Apple iPhone

RCS conversations with iPhones is a simple straightforward process, but there are inconsistencies in Messages app in iOS 18 beta version that should be ironed out before the public version rolls out

Apple expands support for third-party iPhone repairs in these countries

Starting later this year, Apple will allow compatibility with third-party iPhone batteries and display with some features that were limited to original Apple parts

OpenAI releases ChatGPT app for macOS-based PCs, powered by Apple silicon

ChatGPT app for Mac PCs supports keyboard shortcut to kick off a conversation. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, the AI chatbot offers reasoning capability across audio, visual and text

Tech wrap Jun 25: Motorola Razr 50 series, iOS 18 dev beta 2, Nokia phones

Motorola has unveiled the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra. Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2 to eligible iPhones. Nokia launches three feature phones with built-in YouTube, YouTube Music, UPI apps

Apple blocks OS emulators on iPhones, but allows gaming emulators: Report

Earlier this year, Apple updated its App Store guidelines allowing retro game console emulators, mini games and mini apps on App Store for iPhone

Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2: New features and eligible iPhones

In certain regions, iOS 18 developer beta 2 introduces support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the Messages app

Apple rejected idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago

The two companies aren't in discussions about using Meta's Llama chatbot in an AI partnership

Tech wrap Jun 24: OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, Samsung Music Frame, Razr 50, more

OnePlus set to expand its smartphone line with Nord CE4 Lite 5G launch. Samsung launched Music Frame wireless speaker that doubles up as a photo frame. Motorola set to launch Razr 50 series on June 25

iPhone 16 series could bring major design changes and new capacitive button

Baseline iPhone 16 models are anticipated to get vertically aligned camera set-up on the rear. Moreover, the action button is set to expand to the baseline models together with a new capacitive button

Apple's App Store rules violate EU's Digital Markets Act, say regulators

European Commission, which also acts as the EU antitrust and technology regulator, said it had sent its preliminary findings to Apple following an investigation

Apple's cheaper Vision Pro-like headset may require iPhone to work: Report

To reduce the cost, Apple could cut down on internal components that make Vision Pro a standalone product. The company also plans on reducing the internal display specifications

EU to get iOS 18, macOS Sequoia without headline features due to DMA

Apple said three features - Phone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence - will not be rolled out to EU users this year

Apple and Meta Platforms have discussed AI partnership, say reports

Apart from Google and Meta, AI startups Anthropic and Perplexity have also been in discussions with Apple to bring their generative AI to Apple Intelligence, the report stated

Nvidia loses title of world's most valued company; stock declines 2%

Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple are in a three-horse race to be the world's most valuable company

Tech wrap Jun 21: Apple's Back to School offers, OPPO A3 Pro launch, more

Apple has announced Back to School offers in which it is bundling AirPods with Macs and Pencil with iPads for free. OPPO A3 Pro, rugged smartphone with drop resistant body, launched.

With iOS 18, pairing other accessories will be as easy as pairing AirPods

Apple has included a new accessory setup kit API in iOS 18 that will allow accessories makers to access enhanced accessory controls, including accessory pairing, removal, and renaming

Why limit AI features to iPhone 15 Pro models and onwards? Apple explains

Apple is set to bring artificial intelligence-powered features, called Apple Intelligence, with iOS 18. However, only iPhone 15 Pro models from the current line-up will get these features

Back to School: Apple bundles AirPods with Macs, Pencil with iPads for free

Alongside, Apple is launching new bookable sessions at Apple stores to help students choose the right Mac laptop, customise features to fit their needs, and explore options to fit their budget

Tech wrap Jun 19: Copilot+ PCs, WhatsApp new feature, Android 15 beta, more

HP's Copilot+ AI PCs available for pre-order in India. WhatsApp to soon allow setting HD quality media sharing as default. Google releases Android 15 beta 3. Oppo Reno 12 series launched globally

Apple MacBook Pro with M4-series chips to arrive in Q4 2024: Report

14-inch MacBook Pro would likely be powered by the M4 chip while the 16-inch model would get options for new M4 Pro and M4 Max chip, according to the report