There's new beta firmware for Airpods, assuming you have AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 and newer, or the AirPods Max 2. The firmware has beta build number 9B5045a, and it's not clear what the update contains. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After two years of waiting, the first iOS 27.3 developer beta has introduced Apple Intelligence to China, bringing some of its AI features to the country.Apple Intelligence will finally ship in China - Image Credit: AppleThe long wait for Apple Intelligence in China started in 2024 after its introduction in the U.S. Two years later, and after Apple confirmed its impending arrival on Saturday, Apple Intelligence is now making an officially sanctioned appearance in China.Rolling out as part of the iOS 27.3 developer beta, the first wave won't be the full Apple Intelligence experience. Instead it will mirror a lot of the earlier incarnations of Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Elgato's Virtual Prompter doesn't need special hardware, and follows your voice as you read, keeping scripts near your webcam during presentations, recordings, and video calls.Elgato launches free Virtual Prompter for Mac and WindowsOn Tuesday, Elgato announced Virtual Prompter, a new feature in Elgato Studio that turns your computer screen into a teleprompter without external hardware requirements. There are two modes that users can utilize: docked or floating.Docked places the script in a strip along the top of your screen near your camera, perfect for maintaining eye contact while reading. Docked is free to use and has no time limits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The iPhone is already an excellent messaging and note taking tool, but going from idea to capture is a process that needs improvement. That's where SpeakON comes in, an AI hardware voice recorder.SpeakON is an AI communicator for your iPhone. Image source: SpeakONYour iPhone packs hundreds of tools into one pocketable product, but that utility comes with some level of friction. By the time you decide which app to open, select your input method, and start capturing an idea, that idea is likely lost.Skip all the hassle and use SpeakON, a MagSafe-attached voice recorder with built-in AI that analyzes your voice, organizes your captured notes, and outputs what's needed in the moment. Whether your iPhone is open to a specific app or locked in your pocket, SpeakON is ready to capture your voice with the press of a button. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
Apple added Reachability support to the iPhone Duo in the iOS 27.3 beta, allowing owners of the foldable to more easily reach things from the other side of the large internal display. Here's how it works.iPhone Duo's internal displayThe iPhone Duo has a massive internal screen, but while you would think it's ideal for two-handed use, some may still lament the inability to access everything on the screen with a single thumb. As part of iOS 27.3's developer beta, that's no longer a problem for the iPhone Duo.As part of the update, Reachability will temporarily shift the left or right side of the screen to the other side with a short swipe. This allows every part of the interface to be accessible from one hand that's also holding the iPhone Duo itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
SwitchBot is throwing a buy one, get one free sale on its floor lamps. The post-Halloween special is automatically activated in your cart via promo code HWHW46.Buy one, get one free on SwitchBot floor lamps - Image credit: SwitchBot Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is now catering towards gym users, with Apple Fitness+ adding a new Gym Strength feature that plans workouts to your schedule that will help at your local fitness center.Gym Strength in Apple Fitness+Apple Fitness+ is usually intended for home workouts and occasional outdoor walks and runs, with exercises requiring little equipment other than an Apple Watch and a device screen. A new feature will change that, enabling it to help those with access to gym equipment.Gym Strength, arriving in the iOS 27.3 developer beta, can create personalized workouts for users with either access to a public gym or their own home workout space. Just so long as they have some form of gym equipment they can use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Owners of Roli's expensive keyboards are turning to community developers to keep their instruments working as the company falls apart.Roli collapses again, leaving customers without answersRoli, the company behind the Lumi Keys, Lumi blocks, and Seaboard, has collapsed for a second time. And unfortunately for customers, it doesn't seem like the company will rise from the ashes again.It entered administration on October 20. This would be the company's second trip through the UK insolvency process, according to Wired. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has released the first developer betas of 27.3 and Safari is getting three new features: vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, and more Siri AI.Vertical tabs in Safari with iOS 27.3The 27.3 update is looking like a huge one for Apple, with new features across all of Apple's platforms. The new Health app has made its return, Apple Watch is getting new Siri AI features, and Apple Intelligence is coming to China.Then we have Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac that is seeing a trio of substantial new features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Following the release of the 27.2 operating system updates, Apple has started the developer beta process for iOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and others.iOS 27 on an iPhoneApple concluded its most recent developer beta process for the 27.2 range of operating systems in late October. Following the public releases, Apple has embarked on a whole new beta round.The first developer builds of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.3, visionOS 27.3, and tvOS 27.3 are now available for testing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
