At the IFA tech show in Berlin on Thursday, Google announced that Google Assistant, a competitor to Apple’s Siri, can now speak up to two languages at the same time, meaning it's now bilingual.
Bryan M. Wolfe
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Apple plans on offering a live stream to next month's "Gather round" iPhone event. As with past events, the stream will be available across multiple devices and platforms.
Source: Apple’s 2018 iPhone event will stream on Twitter for first time [u]
Update: It's official! This year's event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
The U.S. Labor Day holiday is just days away, which means Apple's annual iPhone press event shouldn't be far behind. Though Cupertino has yet to officially announce the event, all eyes point to Wednesday, Sept. 12 as the big day. Now comes word the hardware-focused event could be Apple's first to stream through Twitter.
Tim Cook has made $650 million in stock since becoming Apple’s CEO
These are good times for Apple CEO Tim Cook. Just a few weeks ago, Apple became the first publicly traded company to surpass $1 trillion in valuation. Since then, the company's share price has hit record levels. Through it all, the CEO has received a boatload of Apple stock.
Jane Krakowski joins Apple’s ‘Dickinson’ comedy series
Jane Krakowski has joined the cast of Apple’s upcoming half-hour comedy series, “Dickinson.” The series, based on the life of 1800s poet Emily Dickinson, stars Oscar-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld (“Pitch Perfect 3,” “True Grit”) in the title role. Krakowski will play Emily’s mother, according to Variety.
Apple confirms why it released the latest macOS High Sierra update
Apple has now confirmed that the most recent macOS High Sierra update addresses several issues with the 2018 MacBook Pro, which launched in July. Namely, the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 resolves crackling audio and kernel panics on the machines, according to MacRumors.
Nintendo’s Dragalia Lost launches on iPhone in September
Nintendo’s next mobile game is launching in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau on Thursday, Sept. 27. The game, Dragalia Lost, is an action-focused RPG co-developed by Cygames.
Apple extends hardware support for mid-2012 MacBook Air models by two years
Back in February, Apple implemented a pilot program in the United States and Turkey that expanded the time specific legacy products would remain eligible for hardware service. The company is now offering that service to other products, this time worldwide, according to MacRumors.
Instagram adds verification and authentication tools with safety in mind
Facebook has announced new verification and authentication tools meant to "keep Instagram safe." This includes giving users "increasing access" to Instagram's account verification process and offering support for third-party apps for two-factor authentication. There's also a new "About This Account" feature for users with large followings.
Apple issues macOS High Sierra update for 2018 MacBook Pro models
MacOS Mojave is likely to launch to the public in the coming weeks. Despite this, Apple has now issued the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 update for 2018 MacBook Pro models.
With iPhones growing in size, the 7.9-inch iPad mini is probably dead
Bloomberg recently spent a great deal of time in a post rehashing what many of us already know about Apple's upcoming iPhone lineup. It also included a tiny paragraph that could best be read as the iPad mini's obituary.
Apple’s focused on seating sensors and sunroof improvements in new automobile patents
Two recently approved U.S. patents are shining new light on Apple's long-gestating and secretive automotive initiative, Project Titan. The patents cover two areas of the driving experience, including seating and sunroofs.