• CNET

    Apple Users in Europe Get a New Third-Party App Store

    Altstore PAL is available only to EU residents after a ruling that Apple has to allow third-party app stores.

  • Apple release new open source AI models for on device processing

    In a significant move towards enhancing privacy and processing efficiency, Apple has introduced a series of open source large language models (LLMs) known as OpenELM. These models are uniquely designed to operate directly on devices, diverging from the traditional reliance on cloud-based computations. This shift not only promises to improve user privacy by processing data […]

  • Apple's four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurate

    Apple has publicly shared four open-source models boasting of enhanced accuracy for queries, which could help the development of future AI models. A Siri icon superimposed on Apple Park As the tech industry continues to race forward with AI developments, Apple has continued to offer more glimpses into the technology it is working on. In the latest public release, Apple has released a quartet of open-source models. Referred to as Open Source Efficient LLMs, or OpenELMs, the instruct...

  • A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon

    The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in China seems imminent, after a major retailer launched a 3D shopping app designed for the headset. A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo] The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but an international expansion has been speculated to occur ahead of WWDC 2024. It now seems that China could be one of the first major markets to receive the headset. Alibaba's Taobao online marketplace has launched a new shopping...

    • Neowin

    Twitch rolls out TikTok-like ‘Discovery Feed', new app redesign coming later this year

    Twitch is rolling out the 'Discovery Feed' feature similar to TikTok on the mobile app, which gives you a scrollable feed of clips and live streams from creators and streamers on the platform.

  • Apple releases new family of Open-source Efficient Language Models as AI work progresses

    Ahead of iOS 18’s debut at WWDC in June, Apple has released a family of open-source large language models. Called OpenELM, Apple describes these as: a family of Open-source Efficient Language Models. In its testing, Apple says that OpenELM offers similar performance to other open language models, but with less training data. more

  • Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April

    The list of 15 include a boba cafe, sandwich shop and Thai restaurant.

  • Is TikTok bypassing Apple's App Store in-app purchase commission?

    9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Stop robocalls, spam emails, stalkers, fraud, and more with Incogni. Exclusive discount for 9to5Mac readers: Use the code Apple55 at checkout to get 55% off the annual plan. A new report from TechCrunch today claims that TikTok might be bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase system. The report says that TikTok is “presenting some of its users with a link to a website” to purchase coins, instead of using Apple’s in-app purchase flow. more

  • Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

    Apple today released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil that came out last year. The new firmware has a version number of 10M6060, up from 10M5164. On device, the updated firmware version number will be 37377.37377.16.0. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the new firmware, and Apple does not offer release notes for ‌Apple Pencil‌ software releases. The USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ is nearly identical in design to the ‌Apple Pencil‌ 2, but it is...

  • New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures

    Alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup, Apple’s May 7 event will also feature updates to the iPad accessories, with new generation of Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports today that the new Pencil will include haptic feedback for the first time. This should help the digital stylus feel more realistic in use. more

  • Apple Removes Meta-owned Apps from Chinese App Store

    The decision follows a mandate from government authorities.

  • Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware update

    Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched in 2023. It enhances the functionality and overall performance of the accessory. Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware update The update, which transitions from version 10M5164 to 10M6060, is available via a connection of the Apple Pencil to an iPad using a USB-C cable. On the device, the new firmware version number is displayed as 37377.37377.16.0. Apple doesn't generally provide release notes for...