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Apple Unveils Its New iPhone 15 Lineup With USB-C Ports
The iPhone 15 has finally helped Apple catch up with Android smartphones in one crucial department.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will let you film spatial video you can watch on the Vision Pro
/ Apple’s newest high-end phones will let you capture a special type of video for the company’s upcoming VR headset. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Apple “This is really important, as your iPhone is with you all the time, so you won’t ever miss capturing a special moment using spatial video, like your family’s beach vacation,” Joswiak said. The ability to record spatial video on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is set to arrive “later this year,” according...
Spotify’s “daylist” Is Your New Best Friend
As Spotify put it in a press release: "you’re ever-changing, and your playlists should be too." With that notion in mind, the music-streaming platform presents "daylist": the ever-so-intuitive playlist that continuously updates throughout the day based on your vibe, taking note of certain niche music, artists and microgenres you listen to at certain times of the day.The hyper-personalized playlist curates a "made for you" mix in the morning, that then takes to a completely different sonic composition mid-day, and again by night. Each daylist indicates when its next update will be – so if you like a specific daylist, make sure to save it while it's still available before the dynamic tracklist sees a total overhaul. "It updates frequently between sunup and sundown with a series of highly spe...
Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 9 With New Silicon Chip
Apple delivered a series of updates during its live-streamed “Wonderlust” showcase. While most viewers were eagerly awaiting word of the new iPhone 15, the company also showed off the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 9.The device is powered by Apple’s S9 silicon chip, which has been engineered to lend itself to some major performance updates over the Apple Watch Series 8. The new chip is described as being 30% faster than the S8 and packing 60% more transistors.The Apple Watch Series 9 has received an internal revamp through the integration of features such as Precision Finding to locate their iPhones and the ability to field Siri requests. Siri is now able to access health data on the watch, allowing the voice assistant to provide relevant information.Similar to the same feature in the Visi...
Apple Unveils iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 is here. The new device was recently revealed at Apple's “Wonderlust” themed showcase and comes in four different models – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max – which each boast a bevy of elevated features and functions.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer a run of "industry-leading durability features." Flexing an industry-first color-infused back glass (available in five colorways: pink, yellow, green, blue, and black) the model sees a sleek new design, also showcasing a new contoured edge around the aluminum enclosure. It's the A16 Bionic that ensures the iPhone 15 is maximizing its efficiency, fueling the Dynamic Island feature, which provides seamless accessibility to various apps and functions from the home screen. Unmatched photography capabili...
Let your smart home do the twist
/ The Flic Twist can wirelessly control smart home devices like lights, shades, speakers, and more, and it will soon work with Matter. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The Flic Twist is a new smart home controller that works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and, according to the company, will soon work with Matter.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The new Flic Hub Mini is a more affordable option for connecting Flic’s button...
Ford, Honda, and BMW create a new vehicle-to-grid company to help EV owners save money
/ The new company, ChargeScape, will create a platform that can be used by both utilities and EV owners to benefit from the expected surge in mobile batteries plugged into the grid. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Getty Images Ford, BMW, and Honda are joining forces to create a new vehicle-to-grid company that aims to help EV owners save money by sending energy back to the electrical grid. The new company, ChargeScape, will “create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.” Through that platform, E...
Apple’s new USB-C iPhone cables and dongles are predictably expensive
/ Fortunately, the USB-C ecosystem is already thriving. Unfortunately, you’re probably going to need a dongle or three in the meantime. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Get used to seeing this dongle everywhere for a while.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Living your best Apple USB-C life will cost you $69 for this one cable.
Shang Tsung Gets Busy In New ‘Mortal Kombat 1; Launch Trailer
Don't worry, Shang Tsung is still dangerous in Mortal Kombat 1.
The antitrust trial against Google Search starts today — here’s what to expect
Google is facing a threat to its core business as it turns 25. This is how it starts. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>What are the US and Google arguing over? US v. Google (at least, this iteration, since there’s another case in the wings) strikes at the heart of Google’s empire: search. Outside statistics suggest Google maintains a roughly 90 percent share of the general search market, vastly outstripping its closest rival, Bing. The Department of Justice claims Google ...
US v. Google: all the news from the search antitrust showdown
After three years, a Washington, DC, judge will hear the Department of Justice’s potentially landmark antitrust case against Google. The department alleges Google struck anticompetitive deals with Apple and other companies for prime placement of its search engine, while Google contends its dominant market share is the result of a superior product. It’s the biggest tech antitrust trial since the US took on Microsoft in the 1990s: 10 weeks that could tip the balance of power online. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge This is Platformer, a newsletter on the ...
Apple Releases Emergency iOS Software Update
Apple has released an emergency iOS update to address a previously unknown bug or "zero-day bug" in iOS 16 that was vulnerable to the remote installation of spyware on devices without any interaction required from the owner. Various outlets and tech professionals have since recommended iPhone users update their software immediately, even if they think they're not at risk.The exploit was first discovered by Citizen Lab, a spyware research group, who immediately notified Apple. At the time of writing Apple has maintained its usual public response, which is, "For our customers' protection, Apple doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available."However, what we do know is that the exploit involved PassKit attachmen...
