'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China

The morbidly-named "Are You Dead?" has topped the App Store in China, as a way for people living alone to get some help if they don't check in every day. Here's how it works.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 6

No, Google Gemini will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri

A lot of Apple faithful are angry about Google AI slop invading their devices, claiming that Siri will be run by Gemini, and Google will get a boatload of user data — and none of that is true. Here's what's really going on.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 27

iOS 26 adoption isn't record-breaking, but reports of extremely low rates are flawed

Recent reports about low iOS 26 adoption failed to pick up on a crucial mistake with the source data. It's a reminder to be careful about third-party sources for Apple statistics.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 16

Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal

While Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 19

Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal

Apple will be leaning on Google Gemini technologies Siri overhaul later in 2026, but it won't mean that iPhone user queries will be handed over and absorbed into Google's systems.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 24

Reminder: Ignore Instagram password reset messages if you didn't request one

It's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 0

India wants iOS source code, and they're not going to get it

India is yet again attempting to bully Apple by demanding access to iOS source code. It's not going to work.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 16

Senators tell Apple to remove X & Grok from App Store because of AI-generated child porn

A group of US Senators aren't impressed by Elon Musk taking the smallest of corrective actions in moving Grok's ability to make child porn behind a paywall, and want X removed from the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 20

Pickle, lighthouse, and meteor among 19 new emoji previewed for 2026

We're expecting the pickle to be the stand-out favorite when the new crop of 19 emoji arrive on the iPhone.

Oliver Haslam 4 months ago 3

iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas get second background security updates

Apple is once again testing background security updates in the iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas, reinforcing its push toward protection between full software releases.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 0

India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine

While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 10

Apple Card moving to Chase as issuer, confirms Apple

Apple has confirmed that Chase will take over issuing Apple Card over the next 24 months, but Apple Card service will not be interrupted, and Mastercard will continue to be the payment network.

Wesley Hilliard 5 months ago 11

JPMorgan Chase reaches deal to take over Apple Card

After years of Goldman Sachs seeking an exit, a deal may finally be done to transfer Apple Card and Apple Savings to JPMorgan Chase.

Mike Wuerthele and Wes Hilliard 5 months ago 7

Be wary of the connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health

You can now integrate Apple Health data into the ChatGPT iOS app. We don't recommend it.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 10

Pioneer has the first Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio CarPlay system

Pioneer has announced Sphera, an aftermarket spatial audio system for CarPlay, which features immersive Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 4

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