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7 AI features the iPhone 17 needs to keep up with Google, OpenAI, and others

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-12-18 23:28:47

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed how vulnerable the iPhone 17 could be. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be the bigge

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Reading for pleasure plummets by 40% in the US

news.ycombinator.com Paul Arnold 2025-12-18 22:17:44

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Dataset characterization and measures of reading. Credit: iScience (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113288 If you love nothing more than devouring a page-turner in your free time, you're becoming a rare breed. Reading for pleasure among adults in the United States has fallen dramatically in the last two decades. A n

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Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologies to prevent infections

news.ycombinator.com Laura Kelley 2025-12-18 22:19:21

A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that although many technologies claim to clean indoor air and prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19 and the flu, most have not been tested on people and their potential risks are not yet fully understood. Published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the research

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Perplexity Will Share Revenue From AI Searches With Publishers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-18 22:35:00

Artificial intelligence systems need content to produce results, and they've been criticized for not paying the people who wrote and edited that content. Now, Perplexity AI, the AI-powered search engine, is introducing Comet Plus. This new subscription tier will distribute revenue to publishing partners whenever readers use AI to glean or deliver journalistic content, the company said in a blog post on Monday. In the AI age, high-quality information is key, and Perplexity contends that publishe

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Meta Defector Issues Devastating Psychological Takedown of Tech CEOs

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-19 02:38:33

Nick Clegg, a former Meta executive who left the company at the start of this year, has led many lives. Before jumping ship to the tech world, he was a deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom, a leader of the UK's Liberal Democrat party, and a member of Parliament — and still, the hubris and wealth he saw in Silicon Valley startled even the well-heeled British politico. In an interview with The Guardian pegged to the release of his new book, "How To Save The Internet," Clegg took aim at th

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Apple’s fall product lineup could have one glaring omission this year

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 04:01:24

Apple is on the cusp of its major launch season, with new hardware coming in nearly every product category. But rumors indicate there will be one glaring omission from these fall launches: the Mac. The Mac might be the only Apple product line with no new hardware this fall September kicks off a busy season for Apple hardware announcements. We’re expecting an iPhone event in early September—likely September 9. That event will launch the iPhone 17 line, new Apple Watch models, AirPods Pro 3, a

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Perplexity has cooked up a new way to pay publishers for their content

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-19 04:42:55

Perplexity is launching a new revenue-sharing plan for publishers that will pay them every time its AI assistants use an article to answer a question, The Wall Street Journal reports. Perplexity is launching the plan (and partially paying for it) with a new Comet Plus subscription that gives subscribers access "to premium content from a group of trusted publishers and journalists." Comet Plus costs $5 per month, and based on Perplexity's description, it's primarily designed to account for the a

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-19 04:52:55

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps. Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where

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You should update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac ASAP to fix this dangerous security flaw

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-19 08:41:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple has patched a serious security flaw on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Patch fixes a flaw that could allow an attacker to install spyware. The flaw has been exploited in the wild against targeted individuals. I know you're probably tired of constantly updating your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to fix one issue or another. But there's yet another update that you'll definitely want to install. And h

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Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps

news.ycombinator.com Abner Li 2025-12-19 08:18:18

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for all install methods, including third-party app stores and sideloading where you download an APK file

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The Object at the Center of Jupiter Is So Strange That It Defies Comprehension

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-19 12:15:59

The core of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has long been a source of mystery for astronomers: an object so unfathomably dense and hot that it defies comprehension. Conventional theories have suggested for years that the gas giant's behemoth interior was formed following an enormous collision with an early planet. The "giant impact" theory suggests that roughly half of Jupiter's core originated from the remains of such a planet, explaining what researchers believe to be its st

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AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: report

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 08:39:24

Reporting around AirPods Pro 3 launch timing has been all over the place in the last year, but the latest update from Bloomberg offers very good news for those waiting for a new model. AirPods Pro 3 are coming this fall, per Mark Gurman In his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Mark Gurman shared an overview of what to expect from Apple’s product launches this fall. Most of what he shared focused on products we’ve heard were coming already, but there was one exciting addition: new AirPods P

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Apple’s latest TV+ subscription price hike might open the door to this opportunity

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-12-19 14:11:08

Recently, Apple announced yet another price hike for its Apple TV+ service. This time, it’s increasing 30% from $9.99/month to $12.99/month. After the service launched in 2019 at $4.99/month, its received a couple price hikes. This new price hike, though, likely opens the door to something Apple has reportedly been considering for quite a while – an ad-supported plan. Apple TV+ price history As mentioned earlier, Apple TV+ started off at $4.99/month when the service first launched in 2019. It

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New Apple TV 4K will get my upgrade for one feature alone

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 14:45:21

Apple’s big product launch season is almost here, headlined by the iPhone 17 line, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. There’s a new Apple TV 4K coming too, and I’m planning to upgrade for one rumored feature alone. Apple TV 4K will gain new chip that actually matters this time Apple hasn’t released a new Apple TV 4K since 2022. Before that, a new model shipped just one year prior. Unpredictable release schedule aside, all signs point to a new Apple TV 4K finally launching this fall. And

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In a First, a Human Breathed Using an Implanted Pig Lung

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-12-19 14:40:28

The tantalizing potential of pig-to-human transplantation, or xenotransplantation, has reached another frontier. For the first time ever, scientists have transplanted a genetically edited pig lung into a living human body. Researchers in China reported the medical feat in a study published Monday in Nature Medicine. The gene-edited left lung survived for nine days inside a person declared to be brain dead. More work has to be done to ensure the long-term viability of these organs, the researche

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Details About the First iPhone Foldable Are Coming Into Focus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 12:29:15

We keep getting more and more details about what Apple's first foldable iPhone is going to look like when it launches in 2026. And the latest info is pretty intriguing. As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the foldable is code-named "V68," will have four cameras and will be available only in variations of black and white. The device will also rely on Touch ID (not Face ID) and will not have a SIM card slot. The four cameras will consist of one on the front, two on the back and one on the ins

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Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-19 18:00:38

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it harder for malicious developers to remain anonymous. Most Android users acquire apps from

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iPadOS 26 beta 8 now available, launch only weeks away

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 18:04:57

Apple has released iPadOS 26 beta 8 for developers, likely the final beta before the RC debuts next month. Here’s what to expect. iPadOS 26 is nearly ready for public launch, here’s what to expect The testing cycle for iPadOS 26 is wrapping up soon. Apple’s forthcoming iPad software update has been available to beta testers since early June. But now, with September around the corner, the software is nearly ready to ship. Today’s iPadOS 26 beta 8 release might be the final beta before the RC

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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 8 for iPhone

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-19 18:05:01

Apple has released the eigth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month. iOS 26 developer beta 8 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, and exciting updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet.” In iOS 26 beta 2, we saw des

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tvOS 26 beta 8 rolling out now for Apple TV 4K

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 18:05:44

tvOS 26 is coming soon for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users, and today’s beta 8 developer release should be the most stable version yet of the forthcoming software. A new model of Apple TV 4K hardware is coming this fall, and could be introduced as soon as the iPhone 17 event in a couple of weeks. But Apple also has a major software release coming soon. tvOS 26 is expected to launch to all users in mid-September. It includes new features like: Today’s beta 8 release for developers should be

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watchOS 26 beta 8 available now for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-19 18:09:24

watchOS 26 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and today beta 8 was released to developers ahead of the expected public launch next month. watchOS 26 coming soon for all users, here’s what to expect from beta 8 Next month, Apple is expected to ship at least two new Apple Watch models, and possibly a third, along with brand new software for all users. Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 are launching soon, with a new Apple Watch SE likely too. But whether you upgrade to n

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This rumored Apple Watch feature could fix one of my biggest unlocking annoyances

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-19 18:11:02

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple could be toying with Touch ID on the Apple Watch. It will probably not arrive on the smartwatches Apple unveils next month. Touch ID is part of a larger Apple Watch upgrade that could be coming in 2026. You might be unlocking your next Apple Watch with a biometric Touch ID, according to MacWorld. The publication found internal software that suggests Touch ID could be coming to future watc

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5 rumored Apple iPhone Fold features that have me excited (and frustrated at the same time)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-19 18:42:54

Zain bin Awais Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The iPhone Fold could come close to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 in terms of thickness. Apple's first foldable iPhone might bring Touch ID back to iPhones. It is rumored to sport a smaller display than the iPhone 16. Apple is reportedly set to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026. Ahead of the big iPhone 17 launch, more details about the long-rumored iPhone Fold have emerged. It is said to be a

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AirPods Pro 3 Coming in September? Here's Everything We Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 17:35:00

Recent reports suggest we probably won't see a new version of the AirPods Max this year, but many folks are predicting we will see the AirPods Pro 3 at Apple's iPhone 17 launch event this fall. Apple last updated its flagship AirPods Pro buds in 2022 and released two all-new versions of Apple's open earbuds -- the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Canceling -- at last year's iPhone 16 event. While there's no guarantee we'll get the AirPods Pro 3 this year, Apple has announced a new model

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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over App Store Rankings

wired.com Zoë Schiffer 2025-12-19 17:57:24

Elon Musk’s xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI on Monday, accusing the companies of behaving like monopolies and claiming Apple deprioritized ChatGPT rivals like Grok in the App Store. “This is a tale of two monopolists joining forces to ensure their continued dominance in a world rapidly driven by the most powerful technology humanity has ever created: artificial intelligence,” the lawsuit alleges. “Working in tandem, Defendants Apple and OpenAI have locked up markets to maintain the

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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-19 18:30:38

Elon Musk’s X and xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI on Monday, alleging that the two companies are colluding to stifle competition. “In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI, a monopolist in the market for generative AI chatbots,” the lawsuit reads, referring to Apple’s partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its systems. This lawsuit is part o

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Musk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI alleging anticompetitive scheme harmed X, Grok

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-19 23:46:08

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. Elon Musk's xAI sued Apple and OpenAI on Monday, accusing the pair of an "anticompetitive scheme" to thwart artificial intelligence rivals. The lawsuit, filed by Musk's AI startup xAI and its social network business X, alleges Apple and OpenAI have "colluded" to maintain monopolies in the smartphone and generative AI markets. It accuses Apple of de

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Don't Expect New AirPods Max 2 at Apple's iPhone 17 Event, Report Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 22:15:00

Some of us have been waiting for Apple to announce a new second-gen version of the AirPods Max, its high-end over-ear noise-canceling headphones that were released in December 2020. They were refreshed last year with USB-C connectivity, some new color options and USB-C audio in April of this year. But if a recent report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who's usually a reliable Apple whisperer, proves accurate, we won't be seeing the AirPods Max 2 at Apple's iPhone 17 Event, which is likely to take pl

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Apple might opt for a curved glass design for 20th anniversary iPhone

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-12-19 21:18:39

In Brief Apple made a big splash in 2017 by introducing an all-screen iPhone with a notch and no physical home button for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. The company is now preparing to introduce another major overhaul for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary, featuring a new curved glass design, according to a Bloomberg report. The iPhone 20, set to be launched in 2027, will have curved glass edges all around, likely to suit the new “Liquid Glass” design philosophy of iOS, according to Bloomberg

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Musk companies sue Apple, OpenAI alleging anticompetitive scheme

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-20 04:55:16

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. "In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI, a monopolist in the market for generative AI chatbots," according to the complaint, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It also accuses Ap

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In a First, a Human Breathed Using an Implanted Pig Lung

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