A tracking device like Apple AirTag is a blessing for people who frequently lose personal belongings. You can simply attach one with your wallet or keys, and use the Find My app on your iPhone to track it down. Ideally, like any other Apple device, it was meant to make life easier for its users. However, as per reports from various sources, it has been found that an Apple AirTag is being used to track people without their consent. This is a crime! Here, let’s discuss the Apple AirTag security flaws to understand how to safeguard your tracking device and protect your privacy.
Understanding Apple AirTag security
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Below, you will find a list of notable security flaws that have been identified in Apple AirTags,
Unauthorized tracking – A serious concern about Apple AirTag is its ability to be used as a device to stalk someone. Someone can simply slip an AirTag in your bag or vehicle without your knowledge, and they will get every detail of your location. Although Apple has introduced this feature to alert you if an unknown AirTag is travelling with you, it doesn’t always minimize the risk.
Delay in notification – If an active AirTag is away from its owner, the owner doesn’t get an alert notification until 8-24 hours after the separation. Now, this gives an unauthorized person significant time to get hold of the tracker before being detected.
Physical tampering – AirTags are small and can be opened very easily. An unauthorized person with malicious intentions can get hold of it, and modify it to prevent an audio alert, or can even replace the battery to avoid tracking detection.
Though there are several AirTag privacy concerns, with the right measures, you can ensure your safety. Let’s see how.
How to protect Apple AirTag?
Here are some AirTag protection tips that you can apply.
Enable safety notification – Apple provides a feature where you will be alerted if an unknown AirTag is moving with you. To enable the notification,
Turn on Location Services
Turn on Find My iPhone
Turn on Significant Locations
Turn on Bluetooth
Turn on Allow Notifications for Tracking Notifications
Turn off Airplane Mode
Check the Find My app frequently – If you suspect any unauthorized activity around your AirTag, check the Find My app to detect any unknown device near your AirTag.
Secure your device physically – Use a protective case to help prevent physical damage and deter tampering.
What to do if your AirTag is damaged?
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In case your AirTag is physically damaged, you can,
Check the warranty: AirTags come with a limited warranty. If the device is still under warranty, you might be eligible for a free replacement or repair.
Contact Apple Support: Reach out to Apple Support to discuss repair options.
Dispose of it responsibly: If your AirTag is beyond repair, make sure to recycle it properly at an Apple Store or an electronic recycling facility.
Make sure to use your AirTag responsibly.
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After last month’s Apple Glowtime event, a new curiosity started blooming across the world. Living in an era where Artificial Intelligence is slowly becoming a part of daily life, tech enthusiasts were excited to see how Apple will integrate it into its devices. But hardly anyone expected that the tech giant would reinterpret AI as its very own Apple Intelligence. And now as we are very near to getting our hands on Apple AI technology with the iOS 18.1 update, let’s discuss, how worth is the hype. Will Apple Intelligence bring any difference to our AI use? Is it big enough to impact the overall journey of AI? You will find that yourself if you read on.
Apple Intelligence launch date
In the Glowtime event, it was announced that Apple Intelligence will be at the heart of the iPhone 16 experience. After several weeks of testing it in beta versions, the tech giant is expecting to release Apple Intelligence on the 28th of October, as a part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia. The user experience of developer beta and public beta versions gave us better clarity on what exactly we can expect. Most of the Apple Intelligence features are designed to make the user’s life easy. But there’s a catch! Apple Intelligence can be accessed on only a selected few models, across gadgets.
Apple Intelligence device compatibility
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The good news is, that you can access Apple Intelligence with an iPhone, an iPad, a MacBook, or a Mac computer. The bad news is, that it will be available only on a few selected models of these gadgets. Here’s the list of the devices and their processors on which Apple Intelligence will be available,
iPhone 16 – A18
iPhone 16 Plus – A18
iPhone 16 Pro Max – A18 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro – A18 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max – A17 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro – A17 Pro
iPad Pro – M1 and later
iPad Air – M1 and later
MacBook Air – M1 and later
MacBook Pro – M1 and later
iMac – M1 and later
Mac mini – M1 and later
Mac Studio – M1 Max and later
Mac Pro – M2 Ultra
Apple Intelligence features to look for
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Apple Intelligence has been designed to provide users with a personalized experience. Let’s understand a few domains where we will definitely feel the change in our experience.
An intelligent way to use words
The access to Apple Intelligence-powered writing tools across communication apps will help you to edit your text in the tone of your choice. It will also summarise long texts in a few sentences, be it in an article, or a long group thread. You can also transcribe audio recordings and get them summarized. With Smart Reply, Apple Intelligence will identify the questions you have been asked in emails and suggest relevant answers to include in your response.
The visual side of intelligence
For responses that are beyond the limits of words, you can create your own emojis to send across, with the Genmoji feature. With the Image Playground feature, you can create original pictures in animation, illustration, or sketch style based on textual description or a reference image. The Image Wand feature will transform the rough movements of your finger or Apple Pencil on the Notes app into complimentary visuals in reference to the surrounding context. Not only that, you can search for images in the Photos app describing in words what you are exactly looking for. This search will also extend to video clips. The new Clean Up tool in the Photos app will easily remove any background object from your photo. iPhone 16 series users can also use the Camera Control switch to capture visuals and obtain information about them with just a few touches.
A less artificial Siri
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With the help of Apple AI technology, Siri will communicate with you more naturally with richer language understanding. And if you are not in the mood to talk, you can text to command Siri. Refer to your previous action on your device or your onscreen activity in your command and Siri will get what you are talking about. It’s like a virtual personal assistant who understands your preferences. And now, it can seamlessly take actions across apps. If you still need more, it will come in an all-new design with glowing lights across the edge of your device.
The benefits of Apple Intelligence will be available across apps, and with time, more iOS apps will adjust themselves to fit into the ecosystem. ChatGPT is allowed a huge role in multiple functions across apps if you permit. In our view, Apple Intelligence will take us a long way forward in the integration of AI into our lifestyles.
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Apple launched its latest range of iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watch on September 9th. The products testify to a huge leap in technology from previous generations. Here’s all you need to know as an Apple fan in India.
With every launch event, Apple takes us a step closer to the future through new technological innovations. The Apple Event of 2024 ‘It’s Glowtime’ was nothing different. The tech giants just launched the iPhone 16 series along with the AirPods 4 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each gadget is a testimony to not just how technology can add more ease to human life, but also how it can empower us. Before knowing all about the new gadgets, let’s have a look at the upgrades in technology, that Apple introduced last night.
Apple Launch Event – Upgrades to look at
Though each new model has got a new touch in it, some key upgrades in hardware and software cover multiple gadgets. Let’s discuss them first before moving to the gadgets.
Grade 5 Titanium – Using titanium to build the bodies of Apple gadgets is nothing new. But this time, Apple opted for 95% recycled grade 5 titanium in some of the series 10 Apple Watches and iPhone 16. This played an important part in significantly reducing the weight of these gadgets and increasing their durability. The metal is distinctively used to give an elegant look to these gadgets.
Latest generation ceramic shield glasses – Apart from significant upgrades in the display quality of the new Apple Watches and iPhones, the latest generation ceramic shield glasses are used to build the display. Apple claims that the material is at least 50% stronger than the glasses used in any smartphones or smart watches.
Silicon chips – Apple has heavily relied on its Silicon chips to power the latest innovations and advanced features in its gadgets. With a bunch of new products, a bunch of new silicon chips have also been introduced. Be it the Silicon S10 chip for the Apple Watch Series 10, the H2 chip for new AirPods or the family of A18 bionic chips for the iPhone 16 series, major upgrades have been done in these processors to support the new features.
Apple Intelligence – Apple has redefined AI with the introduction of Apple Intelligence. This will heavily contribute to the functioning of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 models. Apple Intelligence has been designed to give a personalized experience to the user. Many of the apps will be powered by Apple Intelligence and it will be available with the iOS 18 update later this year.
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Spatial Audio – With a key upgrade in the audio technology of the new AirPods and iPhone 16s, Apple introduced the Spatial Audio. For AirPods, it will give you a whole new listening experience by placing the sound all around you. In the iPhone 16 series, it will give you more control in recording and listening to audio.
Now, let’s dissect all the new gadgets one by one and discuss how they are better than their previous generations.
Apple Launch Event – The new gadgets to look at
Now that you know of all the key upgrades the benefits of which can be avail across gadgets, you must know about the unique updates in each of these new gadgets. From the latest fusion camera in iPhone 16 to the new update in Apple Watch 10 speakers, there’s a lot to look at.
Apple Watch Series 10
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The series 10 Apple Watch boasts the thinnest design and the largest display in any Apple Watch. Powered by an Apple Silicon S10 chip, it features an innovative wide-angle OLED display, which makes the display brighter when viewed from an angle. It is available in both aluminium and titanium cases. There are tons of new features powered by Apple Intelligence to monitor fitness and health routines and produce advanced reports. One huge upgrade is, that, unlike previous generation models, Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of playing media through its speaker. With fast charging technology, it can be charged up to 80% within 30 minutes.
It will be available in 42mm and 46mm sizes in jet black, rose gold, and silver aluminium cases, as well as natural, gold and slate titanium cases. Options are available for Hermes and Nike bands. In India, the Apple Watch Series 10 price starts at Rs 46,900/- and will be available from 20th September 2024.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Source: Apple
This tough titanium case 49 mm jet black Apple Watch is the ultimate sports and adventure watch. It has the most accurate GPS in a sports watch. Along with all the new features in the Apple Watch Series 10, it has up to 36 hours of battery life. Apple claims that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the brightest display in the Apple Watch family. With a faster on-device Siri, it’s like tying a supercomputer to your wrist.
It is available on the Indian market from 20th September and the price starts from Rs 89,900/-.
AirPods 4
Source: Forbes
The Apple Launch Event introduced us to the most advanced generation of AirPods. Powered by the H2 chip, it offers a super clear audio quality with Personalized Spatial Audio. With a longer battery life than previous generation models, special care has been taken to ensure a comfortable user experience. This range also offers an Active Noise Cancellation option that reduces low-frequency environmental noise and enhances call clarity.
The price in India is Rs 12,900/- for the normal version of AirPods 4 and Rs 17,900/- for AirPods 4 Active Noice Cancellation. They will be available from 20th September.
AirPods Max
Source: Apple
The all-new AirPods Max will give a theatre-like listening experience with its Personalized Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ features. With Pro-level Advanced Noise Cancellation and the option to switch to Transparency mode, which lets you interact with the natural ambience, this new range has taken the audio listening experience to a whole new level.
Available from 20th September, the price starts from Rs 59,900/- in a whole range of colour variants.
AirPods Pro 2
Source: Apple
With all the features of AirPods 4 and AirPods Max, the best part of AirPods Pro 2 is its ability to reduce loud environmental noise for better hearing health. Imagine you are in a concert with loud music on. Just put on your AirPods Pro 2, and you can adjust the volume of the concert music for your ears. This AirPods is also powered with features that make it function like a hearing aid, with hands-free Siri interactions.
The price starts from Rs 24,900/- and it is available from 20th September onwards.
iPhone 16 series
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The new iPhone series includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple has upgraded from its previous generation of A16 Bionic chips and used the latest A18 and A18 Pro Bionic chips for this range. It is 40% faster than the previous generation chips. This was done to support the Apple Intelligence activities in iPhone 16. The integration of Apple Intelligence into the iPhone user experience will take it to a whole new level. Imagine all that AI can do for you. You will get that in every interaction with your iPhone seamlessly. It will write your texts for you, create new customized emojis, search for photos and videos through text or voice inputs, collate them to create a special montage, create reminders and do much more. With a lot more updates, here are two new iPhone 16 features that need to be discussed. First, the new Camera Control button will enable you to activate Visual Intelligence in your iPhone 16. It will also help you operate your camera easily in a more productive way, like zooming, setting exposure, and clicking through different taps on the button. The second is the 48 MP Fusion camera which is the most advanced in the entire iPhone family. The iPhone 16 series will make content creation much more easier and fun with its camera and audio recording features.
The series is available from 20th September, and the iPhone 16 price in India starts from Rs 79,900/- for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. For the two models of iPhone 16 Pro, the price starts at Rs 1,19,900/-. It is available in five colour variants.
So this was all that we got from the Apple It’s Glowtime Event 2024. Undoubtedly, this introduced a new era of technology, by integrating AI in daily smart gadgets. At the end of the century, this will regarded as a juncture when technology saw a new dawn of evolution.
Got a new Apple Pencil? Good decision. Now you will get the best out of your iPad. Pair Apple Pencil with iPad and your user experience will reach a whole new level. Like a pen on paper, you can use an Apple Pencil on your iPad to write, sketch, highlight or even sign a document. The handwritten notes can be transformed into texts. The coalition of an iPad with an Apple Pencil can realise any 90s kid’s fantasy of transforming their notebooks into a magical one. But the first step of this magical journey is to pair the devices.
Source: Apple
But before getting into the pairing process, there’s another aspect to look at.
Apple Pencil compatibility with different iPad models
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Not all models of Apple Pencil are compatible with all models of iPad. As of May 2024, there are three models of Apple Pencil, the 1st Generation, the 2nd Generation, and the USB-C model. For tablets, there are different generations of iPad, iPad Pro, Air, and Mini. So let’s have a quick look at which Apple Pencil works with which iPad.
So before proceeding, please make sure that your iPad is compatible with your Apple Pencil.
How to connect the Apple Pencil to the iPad?
Now, the method to pair Apple Pencil with iPad varies for different models. Below, you will get the steps for each of them. But before that, you must update to the latest iPadOS. Also, iPad 10th generation users will need a USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter and Apple Pencil USB-C users need to get hold of a USB-C cable.
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To pair Apple Pencil (1st Generation),
Remove the Apple Pencil cap.
Plug it directly into the Lightning Connector of your 6th to 9th-generation iPads. For an iPad 10th generation, plug it with a USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter.
Tap on the pair button that will appear on your iPad.
Once paired, unplug your Apple Pencil from the Lightning Connector or USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter.
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To pair Apple Pencil (2nd Generation),
Find the Magnetic Connector of your iPad on its side.
Attach your Apple Pencil to it.
Wait for them to pair.
Then remove your Apple Pencil.
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To pair Apple Pencil (USB-C),
Slide the end of your Apple Pencil to open the USB-C slot.
Then plug a USB-C cable into it.
Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad.
Wait for the pair button to appear on your iPad and tap on it.
Once paired, unplug the cable.
Your devices will remain paired until your iPad is restarted or the Apple Pencil is paired with another device. If your Apple Pencil won’t connect to your iPad, make sure you are using the latest version of iPadOS, your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad, and there is no physical damage to your devices. In the case of the latter, you can always seek professional help.
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The new iOS update is about to drop like a confetti at a surprise party, and it is about to make your phone experience more thrill than a rollercoaster ride. It is the same as if your iPhone just got a VIP pass to the coolest tech party in town, where the features are so fresh they might do cha-cha on your home screen. But what are the features, and when it’s going to be released? Rumors have aired all around, however, there are still a few days left for the update to drop in the market. To know about all the details regarding iOS 17.4, let’s buckle up to recount the tales of innovation, where your device armed with features can make your PC look basic.
Source: Macworld
Apple has given a big note regarding the 17.4 OS Update. Some biggest updates are available for the people in the European Union, and also a ton of features are available worldwide. Along with this release the users will also get Watch OS 10.4 Beta 5, Mac OS Sonoma 14.4 Beta 5, TV OS 17.4 Beta 5, Vision OS 1.1 Beta 4, iOS/iPad 16.7.6 RC & 15.8.2 RC. But here we will spark a light on iOS 17.4, the size will come in at 6.46 GB on an iPhone 15 series, and the new built number will be 21E217.
iOS 17.4: Release Date: It is believed that the Apple aficionados across the globe will be able to download the update on 6th March.
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Apple is about to come up with some major change in the app ecosystem in the EU. According to the new rules stipulated by the EU Digital Markets Act, some massive changes are coming up for iPhone users based in the EU. To minimize the risks for the users, Apple is about to come up with the removal of home screen web apps which could happen with iOS 17.4. It is believed that EU users will be able to continue accessing websites directly from their Home Screen through a bookmark with minimal impact to their functionality.
The update will allow users to download and install the apps outside of the app store through alternate marketplaces.
Apple is about to give the EU users more choice over more apps they use as the defaults on their devices.
Alternative payment options will be available and Safari will no longer be the only default browser.
Third-party apps will be able to set the default. Users will be able to get a splash screen while opening safari, and it will help them to choose a new browser.
Let’s explore the new iOS 17.4: Features that are coming to your device:
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Podcast: While playing your favourite podcast, you will get a new feature that will help you to play the transcription of the podcast. Play the podcast, tap on the button, and it will show you the transcription of that podcast and highlight the words which are being said. The search button will allow you to search for any words, and the scrolling option will help you to scroll up and down to find anything you need.
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Cash Card Virtual Number: Apple has added the Apple cash card virtual number, in case if the Apple Pay option is compromised the users can go to the wallet app, the virtual card number will help them to make a purchase.
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CarPlay: With the upcoming update, Apple maps will present a new instrument cluster experience with upcoming maneuvers that can be swapped between the main display and the instrument cluster by tapping the map configuration button.
The update to CarPlay on iOS 17.4 will support the cars that are already on the road.
The dual screen CarPlay setup has the navigation system that appears with all the details.
It will notify you with the warning in case a door is open.
Display the air pressure of the tires.
Adjust the temperature inside the car.
Access the FM.
Whenever you turn off your car with a CarPlay connection you will get a good-bye message on the screen of the car.
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Emoji: More than 100 new emojis will be introduced with 17.4, including a phoenix, breaking chain, mushroom, like, emojis with a yes or no signals and many more.
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Stolen Device: Apple will update the stolen device protection feature with the new iOS 17.4 version. It will add an extra layer of security to ensure that your data will be safe and secure. Tap on the always option, it will help to delay while changing the security settings as the person has to wait for 1 hour. A FaceID is required for changing the settings.
Source: Macworld
iMessage: The users are about to get a major security update for iMessage in iOS 17.4, Apple is implementing a new pq3 security system which is a state of the art security technology. The new post quantum cryptographic protocol that Apple is going to use in iOS 17.4 and it can increase the security from level 1 to level 3, it can be even more protective for its user’s information.
Source: Techibee
Digital Clock: A new digital clock widget will be added on the home screen.
Source: idropnews
Battery Health Percentage: This new update will come only with the iPhone 15 series, the battery health percentage will not be there, the listing will only display normal unlike before when the users used to get a percentage right once they went into the battery section. You could tap on the option to get further details such as the percentage, maximum capacity percentage, cycle count, manufacture date, and first use.
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Stopwatch: A live activity function for the stopwatch feature on the iPhone will be added. Turn it on from the clock app, it will show a dynamic island and display the lock screen.
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Safari: While browsing any website, if that website has animation the new update will help you to play and pause the animation by tapping on the AA button, and selecting the play all animations option.
Source: MacRumors
Messaging with Siri: This feature will help you to send messages to Siri, and it will be able to read the incoming messages in different languages such as French, German, Spanish, Chinese and more. To enable the option go to Siri, turn on the automatically send messages.
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These are the rumors about the upcoming iOS 17.4, to know the exact details and to download the latest version of iOS, you have to wait for a few days. Your iPhone can be even more smart with the new iOS 17.4 version installed in it. However, it can’t protect your device from any malfunction. For any internal issues, connect to the nearest iphone repair provider recommended by Apple to get a bright solution for all the woes.
Think about the largest shopping mall in your town. Imagine that’s the only mall. You can get anything there, and most of it is for free! You visit there often and pick up anything that will make your life easier. Nowadays you don’t even give the place a proper glance, because you are so habituated to it. Then one day suddenly, you see that you can’t enter it anymore! Scary, right? You might experience the virtual version of this fear if your iPhone cannot connect to the App Store.
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It all starts with an error message that comes uninvitedly when you try to open the App Store. It reads loud and clearly, ‘Can’t Connect To The App Store’. And it leaves you confused. But in the tech wizarding world, there’s a spell for every tricky situation. And in this particular case, you will get many for one. But before going there, let’s take a look at the most common sources of this error.
Network Connectivity Issue
Outdated Operating System
Incorrect Time & Date Adjustment
Error in Apple’s Server
And below we have covered them all. So without wasting any further words, let’s get to the troubleshoots that you can try to get your App Store back.
Check your connectivity – Okay! This is basic. But this is for those who are not reading this blog on the same iPhone. If you are using WiFi, then reconnect with the router. If it still doesn’t work, switch to mobile data and allow the App Store to use a data connection. To do that,
Open Settings
Tap Mobile Service
Scroll for the App Store
Toggle on the switch beside it
Then try reconnecting the App Store. If it works, voila! If it doesn’t, keep reading.
Update your iOS – The operating system software of your iPhone is like fashion, it keeps on evolving. All you need to do is to keep updating from time to time. And if you fail to do so, consequences can make you unable to download apps from the App Store. To check if you are using the latest version of iOS, go to Settings, click on General, and tap on Software Update. If there’s any available update, click on Update and Install. Once the iOS is updated, try opening the App Store.
Reset Time & Date – In earlier days, there was a habit of intentionally keeping the watch dial fifteen minutes ahead of the actual time to avoid delays. If something similar had been done to your iPhone, it may stop your App Store from working. So time travellers, please calm down! Go to Settings → General → Date & Time. Turn on the Set Automatically toggle. Then get back to the App Store.
Check Apple’s Server Status – Though the best minds are working with the best machines to keep the entire Apple server running, even then, they are just humans, and machines! Both have limitations. On rare occasions, errors appear on the App Store server. So before coming to the conclusion that your iPhone App Store is gone for good, check the status of the server. You can do so by visiting Apple’s System Status page.
So now you do know about how to get your app store back. Hopefully, any of the above tricks will work for your iPhone. And if nothing works out, then the disease can be something more serious. You better consult an expert to get your App Store back.
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As trends come and go, we were up for the new ones to surface in public from Apple’s planner as they kicked-off the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on 5th June, 2023. As the world-of-tech came to a standstill to witness some of the ecstatic and upcoming technology from Apple, the Apple WWDC rumours were more or less the reality of the event and that took a lot of Apple fans by surprise, in a positive way though!
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Apple CEO Tim Cook opened up the Apple WWDC event with a focus on hardware, software and services, but the biggest takeaways are the Vision Pro headset and the 15-inch MacBook Air. We saw updates to each one of Apple’s core platforms.
Apple WWDC Product Launch – What’s New From Apple?
Vision Pro AR Headset
This augmented reality headset is called Apple Vision Pro and it blends with the real and digital world to give an out-of-the-world experience for users. Priced at approximately Rs. 2,89,000 the device was termed as a pair of “ski-goggles” from Tim Cook and features a separate battery pack. The headset can be controlled with your hands, eyes, and voice recognition features.
Source: GizChina
What looks like a primary AR device can also be switched to full virtual reality with the help of a special dial. It’s powered by Apple’s M2 chipset, paired alongside a brand-new chip called R1, designed for “real-time sensor processing.” Those chipsets power Apple’s new operating system, visionOS, which has been specifically designed for the headset.
Next up, Apple announced a major deal for Mac lovers by fulfilling the request of a 15-inch MacBook Air. Priced approximately at Rs. 1,35,000, the Mac is 11.5mm thick, weighs 1.3kg, and is powered by Apple’s own M2 chipset. The notebook features two USB-C ports, Apple’s MagSafe charging dock, and a standard headphone jack.
The Mac features an 18-hour battery with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The new MacBook Air will ship in four colours, including Midnight and Starlight and might start delivery by the coming week.
Apart from the WWDC products there are some software and OS updates too, which were launched at the event.
iOS 17 for iPhone & iPadOS 17 for iPad
As discussed in a previous blog, the WWDC event also saw the launch of iOS 17 for the iPhone along with the launch of the iPadOS 17 for the iPad. You can read about the latest developments and updates in the iOS 17 blog that we wrote but for starters here are some of the updates you will get to see with iPadOS 17.
Brand new Messages features
AirDrop capabilities, and smarter autocorrect for text input.
The ability to personalise the lock screen.
New Health App
Live display just like iOS
Notes App & PDF Annotation
macOS Sonoma for Mac
The macOS Sonoma is the latest version of Mac operating system, which includes several new features including desktop widgets, Apple TV-like aerial screensavers and enhancements to apps like Messages and Safari. On the gaming front, there’s a new Game mode that prioritises CPU and GPU performance.
Source: The Verge
The macOS Sonoma takes gaming to a next level with the new gaming functionality that takes advantage of Apple’s more powerful graphics processing units and Apple’s Metal 3 framework. There’s also expanded video-conferencing functionality through FaceTime. Widgets are coming to the macOS on the desktop.
watchOS 10
With the launch of the watchOS 10, Apple is updating the Apple Watch’s software with new widgets and redesigned apps. The idea is to show more information at a glance. By turning the digital crown you can bring up your widget stack and scroll through for quick and easy access to information.
Source: The Verge
The Apple Watch will also get two new watch faces, the first one a colour-palette themed, and the second inspired by Peanuts characters Snoopy and Woodstock. There will also be more metrics and workout views for cycling, including the ability to show extra statistics when connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled bike sensors. Health is also a growing focus for WatchOS 10. Apple is adding new mood-logging features to the Mindfulness app, which you can access on both the watch and the phone.
Mac Studio & Mac Pro with M2 Max and M2 Ultra
The Mac studio is Apple’s smallest yet the most powerful desktop version for its set of users. At WWDC 2023, it was announced that these powerhouses will be getting a product update. With this, Apple is updating the silicon and replacing the M1 Max and M1 Ultra with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra.
Source: News18
The main difference, of the next-generation chip, unlocks new performance capabilities in the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. This starts with a 20% jump on CPU performance, 30% jump on GPU performance, and by making the neural engine work up to 40% faster. That’s super impressive.
With the M2 Ultra, Apple-lovers can get up to 192GB of RAM making the new Mac Studio up to 6 times faster than the Intel-powered Mac Studio. There are other connectivity and video enhancements that you will get wif you purchase the new $1,999 Mac Studio that may be available from June second week in 2023.
Other Apple WWDC Announcements
VisionOS
VisionOS is the first Apple operating system designed from the ground up for Spatial Computing. The OS is an amalgamation of years of innovation across Apple’s other existing platforms, namely iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
OpticID
Optic ID is a new way to unlock devices with eye scanning, which the company claims will be able to distinguish even between identical twins. Optic ID will work to unlock the Vision Pro and make payments.
That’s all folks from the announcements of the Apple WWDC 2023. If you want to read and update yourself for everything about the latest Apple developments you can head to the blog section for more exciting reads.
Though the market is flooded with web browsers, Google Chrome and Apple Safari are way ahead of the curve. While the former rules the roost across platforms, the latter has a dominating presence on Apple devices. And rightly so, as they both are feature-packed and highly user-friendly. No wonder, the Chrome vs Safari faceoff is one of those things that Apple users are most curious about in 2021. So, which is better – Google Chrome or Safari? Well, that’s what we are going to find out after a direct showdown.
So, how have we figured out whether Google Chrome is the best browser or Apple has got the crown as the most preferred web browser? In order to arrive at a fair verdict, we have compared Apple Safari with Google Chrome on 6 major fronts – Design, Customization, User Experience, Efficiency, Security & Privacy, and Compatibility. Moreover, we have also declared the winner of each round, thereby making it straightforward for you to know which one of these two leading browsers has earned the most points. So, let’s get started.
Design and Feature-Set: Chrome Leaves Safari Behind
While Safari sports an impressive design language, Chrome is more intuitive and easier on the eyes. If you wish to get the most out of your browser without having to spend much time on the learning curve, Chrome is the way to go. On the other hand, Safari requires plenty of learning curves. Thus, it takes a while to master Apple’s browser.
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In terms of features, both Safari and Chrome are feature packed. However, Google’s offering comes with a more efficient bookmark manager, tabs organizer, and is also comparatively more flexible. That’s the reason why Google’s offering easily wins over Apple’s famed browser on the ease-of-use front.
Customization: Chrome is a Way Better Bet
If top-of-the-line features coupled with a host of customizations are what you are after, you shouldn’t look beyond Google Chrome. Moreover, Google’s offering boasts a massive library of extensions that open the gate for limitless customization. Whether you want to deck the user interface, expand the functionality of the Chrome browser, or keep a tab on plagiarism, extensions have got you fully covered.
On the other hand, Safari is not known for full-on customization. Due to a lot of restrictions, you can’t personalize the browser beyond a certain point. That’s not all, Apple’s browser also doesn’t have a large store of extensions, which could be a huge disappointment for folks who love to use a variety of web extensions.
User-Experience: Safari and Chrome Go Neck-to-Neck
The comparison between these two leading browsers goes well beyond the couple of well-known pros highlighted above. Probably the best part about Chrome is the deep integration with G-Suite, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google News, Google News, YouTube, Google Drive, Google Photos, and more.
With the power of G-Suite, a Chrome user doesn’t have to run here and there to carry out tasks that require the use of Google’s famed apps like Google Drive and Gmail. And this is where it scores pretty high on the user-experience front.
Furthermore, Chrome offers a versatile bookmark manager, seamless sync across platforms. Not just that, most modern websites look better on Google’s browser than on Safari as Apple’s web browser is still unable to handle some modern image formats that most new websites prefer to use.
Being part of the Apple ecosystem, Safari is deeply integrated with macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Thus, you can seamlessly switch between iPhone/iPad and Mac. Thanks to the iCloud sync and the super handy Handoff feature, you will have an intuitive browsing experience. Add to that the incredibly secure AutoFill feature and it becomes very hard to look beyond Safari, especially if you are locked inside the Apple ecosystem.
So, on the user-experience front, the battle between Google Chrome and Apple Safari is even-steven.
Efficiency and Battery Consumption: Safari Edges Out Chrome
It’s no secret that Google Chrome is resource-hungry by nature. That means if your device is not sufficiently capable, Chrome may not run smoothly. Due to its massive resource-hogging nature, it not only tends to slow down a device, but also causes the battery to drain, which could prove to be a living nightmare.
As for Apple Safari, it’s better optimized to get the most out of Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Thus, it requires way fewer resources to run, resulting in smooth performance and far less battery consumption. And if better performance ranks right on top of your priority list, Apple’s offering is the right way to go.
Security and Privacy: Apple Safari Defeats Google Chrome
When it comes to security and privacy, Safari has an upper hand. Aside from the trusted policy to safeguard users’ data, Safari comes with a range of features to block data trackers.
Though Chrome does come with an Incognito mode ( Press ⌘ + Shift + n) which works like Safari’s Private Browsing to let users surf the web privately by not saving or sharing users’ personal information, Google’s browser often fails to live up to that expectation.
Just recently, a study conducted by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, discovered that Google continues to collect users’ data even in Incognito mode. Following the sensational revelation, a $5 billion class-action lawsuit has been filed against the search engine giant in the US.
The revelation just exposes the dark reality that we have to live with today. Despite the tall claims about preserving the privacy of users, very few companies are able to walk the talk. While a good chunk of tech companies harness users’ data unabashedly, others siphon data in the disguise of offering a personalized experience.
Unlike other tech companies, Apple’s stance on privacy has been relatively clear right from the word go. Recently, the Cupertino giant has introduced a host of security and privacy features, including the ability to let users stop apps from tracking across apps and websites owned by other companies and the detailed privacy reports with a detailed list of data trackers.
No wonder, this massive crackdown has infuriated a number of tech companies including Google and Facebook that heavily rely on advertisements for earning money. These moves are being seen as a well-timed shot in the arm for end-users who need a strong safeguard against privacy intruders like never before.
The Safari vs Chrome story doesn’t look quite different on iPhone and iPad either. While Apple’s offering boasts seamless integration coupled with the more optimized interface, Google’s browser provides way more customization along with the power of G-Suite.
Despite the stiff competition, Safari edges out Chrome on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS on three crucial fronts: Performance, Security and Privacy, and Less Resource-Hogging. Considering people love smooth browsing on mobile devices, Apple’s browser steals the show as far as performance is concerned.
As for security and privacy, it’s a no-brainer. Apple has always taken security and privacy very seriously. Though the Cupertino-based company collects users’ data, the volume is comparatively quite less than the data harvested by other tech giants like Google and Facebook.
Even in terms of ad and tracker blocking, Safari overthrows Chrome. Thus, you get a more private web browsing experience in Safari. It’s worth noting that Google heavily relies on ads, so it has to gather more data to offer personalized ads.
That’s not the case with Apple as it’s primarily a hardware company that earns money through the sale of iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. So, if safeguarding your data matters the most to you, Safari is a better choice.
Compatibility: Chrome – The Runaway Winner
Available on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, Chrome offers a seamless web browsing experience by syncing important data like bookmarks, history, and even passwords. So, it doesn’t matter whether you are deep into the Apple ecosystem, rocking Windows devices or on Android devices, you will be able to make the most of Chrome.
Comparatively, Safari is available only on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. That means if you aren’t into the Apple ecosystem, you won’t be able to use Apple’s browser. That’s a shame, to say the least!
On the compatibility front, Google Chrome wins the battle hands down.
Google Chrome vs Apple Safari Verdict: Chrome Beats Safari By 3-2
Having put Google Chrome and Apple Safari in a neck-to-neck fight, we have identified a deserving winner. And that is Chrome! Of course, what works for one may not work for everyone. So, ultimately it all boils down to your personal preference and what suits your taste and needs better. However, Google’s offering runs away with the crown as the best browser from a larger perspective.
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