An Average Guy Talking About Apple
With iOS 17 only days away, I wanted to remind readers that a handful of features won’t be there on Day One. It isn’t uncommon for Apple to do this. IOS 14, 15, and 16 features were delayed when those platforms launched. But, as you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 17 next week, remember the following features won’t be there yet. Collaborating on playlists in Apple Music This will allow you and your friends to …
The following is a Press Release from Apple TV+, announcing its first German language-based series, “Where’s Wanda?”. The new German series features a star-studded cast including Heikie Makatsch (“Love Actually”). Today Apple TV+ announced its first German-language series, produced by UFA Fiction, with new eight-episode dark comedy “Where’s Wanda?,” starring International Emmy Award nominee Heike Makatsch (“Love Actually,” “Hilde,” “I’ve Never Been to New York”), German Comedy Award winner Axel Stein (“The Vault” / original …
After being announced last year, PayPal has rolled out support for Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. If you have PayPal credit or debit cards, you can now add the card(s) to Apple Wallet. From there, you can use the credit or debit card on websites as part of Apple Pay. PayPal users can go to the PayPal app on their iPhone to start the process. You should see a new banner, “Pay with your iPhone”. …
If you have been considering Apple’s Studio Display, but have been hesitant because of the price, Phillips may have the solution for you. Their new Creator Series 27-inch display takes on the Apple Studio both in features and functionality, and is a fraction of the cost. Right now, it is $499 on Amazon. The 27” display is a 4K, UHD, and IPS Black Display that features a height adjustable stand at no additional cost. It …
Could the future of Siri be bright? It would seem that way with Apple forming a dedicated team focused on Artificial Intelligence and Conversational AI. Conversational AI could have a significant impact on the usability of Siri, with Apple reportedly spending millions per day on the platform. The news came from The Information, where Apple, under the leadership of John Giannandrea, has formed a team focus on Conversational AI four years ago. It would appear, …