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GM updates its trucks’ native software to coexist with CarPlay
General Motors is overhauling the software interface in its top-selling pickup trucks to cut down on distracting taps and swipes while driving, and is simultaneously softening its previous resistance to phone mirroring by adding picture-in-picture support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The redesigned system will debut on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC…
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Apple iPhone Duo makes developers think in folds
Apple’s iPhone Duo, a dual-screen foldable smartphone due to ship on 23 October, is prompting developers to rethink how their apps handle layout, state and screen transitions. The device, unveiled last week, pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a larger 7.6-inch inner screen, and content shifts automatically between the two as the phone is opened…
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New iPhone could help trigger another Australian interest rate hike, warns RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s chief economist, Sarah Hunter, has said rising oil prices and the cost of consumer electronics, including new iPhones, are adding to inflationary pressures the central bank must weigh ahead of its next interest rate decision. She described the situation as “challenging”, noting that inflation risks are skewed to the upside…
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How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with the Audio Only feature
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses can now be safely used while driving thanks to an Audio Only mode that disables the built-in display entirely, reducing the risk of visual distraction behind the wheel. This matters because smart glasses with screens are increasingly used for everyday tasks like notifications and calls, but that same functionality poses…
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iPhone Duo becomes first iPhone to support Apple Pencil
Apple’s newly announced iPhone Duo will support the Apple Pencil, marking the first time the stylus has worked with an iPhone rather than being restricted to iPads. This is a notable shift for Apple, which originally justified the iPhone’s lack of stylus support by arguing it wasn’t a good input method, and it reflects the…
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?
Engadget has assessed whether Samsung’s Galaxy S24, launched in January 2024 at $800, remains a sensible purchase now that it is only available second-hand or refurbished. The review concludes that while the phone is still capable, current refurbished pricing puts it in direct competition with newer mid-range handsets that often offer better battery life, updated…
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Google Drive now uses Gemini to suggest file organisation
Google has begun rolling out an AI-powered tool called Organize My Files in Drive, which uses Gemini to suggest how loose documents, photos and other files should be sorted into folders. Users simply review and approve the suggestions rather than manually sorting everything themselves, addressing a long-standing weakness in Google Drive’s web client, which has…
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Google Googlebook laptops open for pre-order on 21 September
Google is preparing to open pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptop line on 21 September at 9am ET, according to notifications sent to customers who signed up for updates. The devices, first announced in May, mark Google’s push into higher-end laptops and will run a version of ChromeOS built on Android, with Gemini Intelligence integrated…
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Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What are the differences between them?
Apple Wallet and Google Wallet serve the same basic purpose, acting as a secure digital store for payment cards, tickets and passes on iPhone and Android devices respectively, while Apple Pay and Google Pay handle the actual transactions. Which app someone uses is determined entirely by their choice of phone, and while both offer similar…
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Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI have moved to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit against Apple, according to a court filing in a federal court in Texas. The original complaint, filed last year, accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT within Apple Intelligence and suppressing rival apps such as Grok and X on the App Store, allegedly…