Apple has reportedly stopped its development of an iPhone hardware subscription program. The company had planned to launch the program in 2022, delayed it until 2023, and has now scrapped it, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Dec. 18), citing unnamed sources. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request...
After years of smaller updates, Apple is reportedly thinking big by thinking thin. The tech giant plans to debut a new iPhone next year that will be thinner than current models, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Dec. 15), citing sources familiar with the...
ChatGPT, meet Siri. Siri, meet ChatGPT. Apple integrated its voice assistant, standard with its iPhone and other devices, with OpenAI’s artificial intelligence, part of a series of updates announced by the tech giant in a Wednesday (Dec. 11) press release. “Apple is enabling ChatGPT access...
Apple is looking to expand the texting capabilities of its smartwatches by enabling users to send texts through a satellite connection in 2025. This means that users can communicate with others even when they lack cellular or WiFi connection, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 10)...
August 21, 2024
Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. And, with the news that Apple will allow third-party developers to access its near-field communication (NFC) chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1, crypto and blockchain enthusiasts are increasingly of the hope that crypto payments are coming closer to finding that much-needed infrastructure. Apple’s move, […]
May 27, 2024
The smartphone industry is poised for a seismic shift, propelled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). AI is expected to bring many advanced features to smartphones, fundamentally changing how users interact with their...
April 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being embedded directly into devices, potentially boosting app speeds dramatically. As Apple reportedly gears up to introduce AI-powered features on the iPhone that rely on on-device processing...
December 27, 2023
The adoption of connected devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, surged in 2023, indicating an increasing reliance on technology to streamline everyday activities. From doing household chores and caring...
December 19, 2024
Apple is reportedly seeking ways to add AI to its smartphones sold in ChatGPT-less China. The iPhone maker is in discussions with two Chinese tech giants — Tencent and TikTok parent ByteDance — about integrating their artificial intelligence (AI) models into its products, Reuters reported Thursday (Dec. 19), citing three sources familiar with the matter. The sources said the talks are at […]
December 18, 2024
Apple has reportedly stopped its development of an iPhone hardware subscription program. The company had planned to launch the program in 2022, delayed it until 2023, and has now scrapped it,...
December 15, 2024
After years of smaller updates, Apple is reportedly thinking big by thinking thin. The tech giant plans to debut a new iPhone next year that will be thinner than current...
December 11, 2024
ChatGPT, meet Siri. Siri, meet ChatGPT. Apple integrated its voice assistant, standard with its iPhone and other devices, with OpenAI’s artificial intelligence, part of a series of updates announced by...
