Is Apple developing its own wearable technology ring?

Jennifer Goula
Wearable technology - The Apple Ring is Coming -Image Source - AppleInsider YouTube

If rumors are to be believed, the iPhone maker is working on a new kind of smart gadget Smart rings are becoming the latest type of wearable technology to make their way into the spotlight, and it appears that Apple may be looking to launch its own version of the product early on. Patent filings have been spotted and show details for such a gadget Apple has filed patents for wearable technology in the form of a smart ring, including diagrams that illustrate a number of ways in which gestures…

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New EU rule might force Apple to allow Photos app to be uninstalled

Jesse Collins
Photos App - Delete App

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act is becoming a thorn in the side for the iPhone maker The EU Digital Markets Act is about to become a pain for Apple in a new way, as it may require the iPhone maker to make it possible for device users to uninstall the Photos app. The rule says users must have a choice As a result of this regulation in the EU, users must not only be able to install third party apps and use them if they want, but they must…

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Instagram social media platform is testing a new “Blend” feature

Stephanie Beck
Social Media Platform - Instagram New Feature

The new feature is being designed to allow friends to privately watch a Reel feed together Instagram has reportedly been working on a new “Blend” feature for its social media platform, which is focused on allowing two users to be able to watch Reels together. The first step would be to have one person invite another into the Blend In this way, the social media platform users will be able to create a Private Reel feed that they will be able to watch together. The feed will be composed of…

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Artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of RAM to run locally

L. Green
Artificial intelligence - Computer RAM

Google has stated that locally running AI demands massively powerful devices Google’s artificial intelligence model, Gemini AI has been rolling out on a few mobile devices as of earlier in 2024, but the newest flagship phone from the company was not included on that release list. While Gemini Nano may be headed to Pixel 8, it will be released exclusively as a developer option An Android app shared the artificial intelligence model with some device users, but not the Pixel 8.  The reason, said Google at the Mobile World Congress,…

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The Google Podcasts app is dead

John Montgallo
Podcasts app cancelled

The search and tech giant has killed the heavily downloaded application in the US. Google’s Podcasts app has been officially discontinued in the US as of yesterday, despite the fact that it had been downloaded more than 500 million times. Only 4 percent of listeners used the platform in the US US users of the Podcasts app were required to migrate their subscription data before the deadline or risk losing their listening information.  Unfortunately, this process was not at all straightforward, leaving many users confused and increasing the risk that…

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