AirPower prototype seen charging Apple Watch for first time👍

The device features 16 coils and can charge a DVT prototype Apple Watch Series 4, but it apparently gets quite warm.

iOS 18
Apple's next-generation operating system for iPhone and iPad, coming in September, 2024.

With the growing consumer interest in generative artificial intelligence products like ChatGPT, Apple is expected to focus heavily on AI improvements in iOS 18. AI and machine learning updates may be seen for many apps and features, with Apple working on large language models to bolster in-app features.

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📉The iPhone 16 Plus will have a reduced battery capacity

Judging by recent leaks, the iPhone 16 Plus may unpleasantly surprise users, as this particular model is expected to have a reduced battery capacity compared to its previous version. The battery capacity of the new iPhones could be as follows:

⤷ iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
⤷ iPhone 16 Plus: 4006 mAh
⤷ iPhone 16 Pro: 3355 mAh
⤷ iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676 mAh

All new models, except for the iPhone 16 Plus, will get a slight increase in battery capacity (2 to 6 %) over the iPhone 15. However, the battery capacity of iPhone 16 Plus will decrease by 8.6% compared to iPhone 15 Plus.

Dyson to release an app based on viral video

As you may remember, in the winter an enthusiast presented a concept for a VR game to help diversify cleaning.

As a result, in June, the tech maker known for its hair dryers will roll out an app that paints and remembers the places where the user has vacuumed.

📱Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy

Apple warns of spyware attacks. The company's mailing list includes users from 92 countries

Judging by the e-mail, hackers are trying to remotely hack into the iPhone. And they use sophisticated ways, not classic malware.

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💰It will be useless to steal iPhones

Apple will lock parts in stolen iPhones so they can't be reused. The new feature is part of Activation Lock, which locks the iPhone and requires an Apple ID password to unlock it. But whereas before it was possible to sell an iPhone for parts, such smartphones will now be useless.

When you install original second-hand parts, the iPhone will automatically check their authenticity. And if it detects that the part was obtained from a stolen iPhone, the pairing will not be performed.

🚕 Uber has launched a new section of security settings in one place

There's an audio recording that saves encrypted audio of the ride. You can still share your current location with people via ShareMyTrip, and RideCheck notifies Uber when a ride suddenly stops or deviates from the route.

📹 Startup Humane has opened sales of the AI Pin smart brooch priced from $699

The device can be used to make calls and send messages, take notes, listen to music, take photos and 15-second videos.

Apple bans third-party apps from using cameras in Vision Pro

Apple, in a bid to boost privacy at all levels, has banned third-party apps for its Vision Pro headset from using the in-built cameras.

Developers have complained about this. Some gave interviews to the US newspaper The Information. For example, one of the developers who invented the fitness game HitMotion said that he would like the headset to allow users to interact with real objects, such as boxing gloves. But that's impossible to do because the headset blocks the cameras for the app.

iPhone 16 Pro Camera may be less prone to lens flare and ghosting

Apple is testing a new anti-reflective optical coating technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve the quality of photos by reducing artifacts like lens flare and ghosting, claims a rumor out of Korea.

According to the news aggregator account "yeux1122" on the Naver blog, citing a company source within Apple's supply chain, Apple is looking at introducing new atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment into the iPhone camera lens manufacturing process.

❗️ Tucker Carlson published an interview with Pavel Durov on YouTube

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 Apple 'says goodbye to leather' in new iPhone advert after controversial switch to 'thin-woven' material.

🏨 AirPlay is now available in select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties

Apple has announced that iPhone and iPad users can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from their device to their hotel room TV via AirPlay at select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting today, including select Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental locations.

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