apple
Apple has confirmed it is working to fix an issue that is causing some iPhone alarms to not play a sound, after users who overslept raised the glitch on social media. The alarm, built into the Clock app of the device, is the wake-up tool of choice for many iPhone users. However, in recent days, a number of iPhone users have reported that their alarms have not gone off, causing them to be late for work and school. Apple has confirmed it is aware of the issue, and said it is working to quickly fix it. It remains unclear how many people have been affected, what may be causing the issue, or what, ...
DPA
Apple's audio brand Beats has just given its best-selling model - the Solo headphone series - a major upgrade. The highlights of the fourth-gen Beats Solo: They can now handle 3D audio, they have a longer battery life and they work better with Android smartphones. However, you will still be looking in vain for an IP rating for protection against water. The same goes for active noise cancelling. The price remains unchanged at $199.99 or €229.95. A new 40-millimetre driver provides the sound in the Beats Solo 4. This was accompanied by a modification to the acoustics to avoid distortion. The USB...
DPA
EU officials have told Apple to also authorize alternative marketplaces on the iPad, in a new European Commission decision that also categorizes Apple's iPadOS operating system as a "gatekeeper" technology. Apple now has six months to implement the far-reaching rules of the European Union's Digital Markets Act. The decision comes after the EU previously forced Apple to allow rivals to the App Store on iPhones in Europe. Similar to the iPhone, the US company must let users install alternative app stores for the iPad in the EU. In addition, the iPadOS tablet operating system must also support br...
DPA
The Chinese government has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp and Threads from its Chinese App Store, the US tech giant said. The Chinese internet regulator cited national security concerns when issuing the order to remove the two Meta-owned apps, the iPhone-maker told the Wall Street Journal and other US media in a statement late Thursday. China's "Great Firewall," the term used to describe Beijing's system of internet censorship, had already prevented the foreign apps from being accessed domestically. But users had been able to download the apps and then use VPNs - which redirect data traffic ...
DPA
"Sorry, can you say that again? It's a bit loud there." For conversations where you might hear a phrase like this, Apple has a new feature that can help. Recent iPhones now have a setting to make your voice clearer and background noises less obtrusive during calls. The feature is called Voice Isolation and it's available from iOS version 15 for Facetime calls and from iOS 16.4 for phone calls. Some third-party apps are also already compatible. How to turn on Voice Isolation: During the call, open the Control Centre by swiping down from the top right-hand edge of the screen.Then tap on Mic Mode...
DPA
Samsung has regained its position as the top mobile phone-maker globally, having been beaten by Apple late last year, according to new figures. The latest quarterly data from research firm IDC said overall global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% on this time last year, but Apple shipments dropped by nearly 10%. As a result, Samsung has regained the top phone-maker spot, with a market share of 20.8%, ahead of iPhone maker Apple, which is second on 17.3% – after the two firms had switched places in the final three months of 2023. Earlier this month, Samsung issued an update forecasting that i...
DPA
Apple says it will soon allow camera modules, biometric sensors and other old iPhone parts to be used in device repairs. Apple senior manager John Ternus told dpa that iPhones will be able to recognise when someone tries to use a part from a stolen or lost phone. It will also be possible to repair iPhones with spare parts, such as displays or batteries, from other manufacturers. With this new feature, it will be possible to use cameras and the biometric modules for FaceID facial recognition or the fingerprint sensor for TouchID from old devices for repairs. Apple had to change how iPhones are ...
DPA
Apple has decided to embrace gaming emulation apps, a move which is perceived as a preemptive measure to retain users amidst the EU's ruling mandating the allowance of third-party app stores. Apple recently announced the significant change in its App Store regulations, which will allow developers to incorporate retro game console emulator apps on its platform. The decision was communicated to developers by email. The updated guidelines not only permit developers to offer game emulators for iOS, but they also allow retro game emulator apps to provide downloadable games. It is noteworthy that de...
DPA
Apple is pairing up with Shutterstock on Artificial Intelligence (AI) image training to upgrade Apple's devices with the latest technology, Apple said on Monday. The tech giant has recently signed a deal, worth up to $50 million, with Shutterstock to license millions of images, video and audio content to train its AI large language models, according to Apple Insider. The alleged deal could improve the image generation and editing capabilities of iPhones, by enhancing the AI image recognition technology. Moreover, iPhone users could take advantage of improved voice recognition and automatic tra...
DPA
Spotify, Deezer and other music streaming providers will in future be allowed to show iPhone owners in the European Economic Area how to start a subscription outside of Apple's App Store. The iPhone manufacturer, pressured into loosening its grip on platforms and payments on its devices under a new EU law, nevertheless wants to charge a fee of up to 27% of the purchase price. Apple introduced the new option around a month after the European Commission imposed a billion-euro competition fine, which was triggered by a complaint from rival Spotify. At the same time, Apple emphasised at the weeken...
DPA
閲覧を続けるには、ノアドット株式会社が「プライバシーポリシー」に定める「アクセスデータ」を取得することを含む「nor.利用規約」に同意する必要があります。
「これは何?」という方はこちら