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Apple Working on Chips for New Macs and AI Servers
- Apple's chip team is working on new processors for more powerful Macs and future artificial intelligence features for Apple Intelligence.
- Chips codenamed 'Komodo' and 'Borneo' are in development for upcoming M6 and M7 processors, while the 'Sotra' chip will debut in the future.
- Apple is also designing chips for AI servers under the 'Baltra' project, expected to be finished by 2027 with advanced CPU and GPU configurations.
- Specialized chips for smart glasses, AirPods, and Apple Watch models with cameras are also in development, targeting a potential launch by 2027.
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Idownloadblog
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Google Maps can save locations found on your screenshots in a dedicated list
- Google Maps for iPhone now has a feature that scans screenshots in the Photos app to find locations and save them in a dedicated list.
- This feature is available for iPhone users with the device language set to US English, with other languages and regions to follow.
- The feature uses Google's Gemini AI to analyze images for location information, offering to save them with additional details if associated with Google Maps listings.
- Users can manually mark screenshots for analysis or enable the 'Auto-scan' option to have the app review all photos in the library, saving screenshots with location details in the 'Screenshots' list under the 'You' tab.
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Macrumors
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PSA: Apple Card Daily Cash Back From T-Mobile Dropping to 2% in July
- Apple Card's partnership with T-Mobile for three percent Daily Cash back will end in July, reverting to standard two percent when using Apple Pay.
- Starting July 1, 2025, Apple Card with Apple Pay at T-Mobile will provide only two percent cash back.
- Apple Card users will only receive the standard two percent cash back when transacting with T-Mobile, including for monthly bills.
- Apple maintains three percent cash back for Apple Pay purchases from Ace Hardware, Booking.com, Exxon and Mobil gas stations, Nike, Uber, and more.
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BGR
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This is the only Mac menu bar extension you need installed
- RunCat is a popular Mac menu bar extension that provides CPU usage information and more without distracting users from their tasks.
- Developed by Takuto Nakamura, RunCat features various cute animations like cats, sausages, ducks, and more to display system performance in a fun way.
- It offers details on CPU usage, memory performance, storage capacity, battery consumption, cycle counting, and network speeds with just a click.
- RunCat is a free extension on the Mac App Store with the option to unlock new runners or customize your own, making it a handy tool for monitoring system performance.
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TechCrunch
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Appfigures: Apple made over $10B from US App Store comissions last year
- A new analysis by app intelligence provider Appfigures revealed that Apple's U.S. App Store made over $10 billion in revenue last year, doubling from 2020 to 2024.
- Developers garnered $33.68 billion in gross revenue in 2024, with Apple's share being $10.1 billion.
- A discrepancy was found between Appfigures' analysis of Apple's App Store earnings and Apple's own report, the latter combining App Store revenue with external revenue.
- Apple's recent court battle with Epic Games led to a ruling preventing a 27% commission on external transactions, prompting Apple to update its App Store rules.
- Apple allowed developers to include external purchase links in their apps, but a judge found Apple in violation by imposing commissions on those purchases.
- Developers like Spotify and Amazon Kindle have started using web payments post the ruling to avoid Apple's commissions.
- Apple is appealing the decision, claiming it causes 'grave irreparable harm' to its revenue and arguing against the ruling's validity.
- Appfigures' analysis detailed that apps and games generated Apple approximately $6.28 billion and $3.83 billion, respectively, in U.S. App Store revenue in 2024.
- This highlights the importance of App Store revenue to Apple's financial performance and its efforts to maintain control over the platform.
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Insider
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Apple's comments on Search gave investors one reason to worry about Google's future. Here's another.
- Apple's senior vice president Eddy Cue revealed that Safari searches through Google dropped for the first time in April, triggering a sell-off in Google stock.
- Google's latest financial disclosure showed slow growth in paid clicks, raising concerns among investors about the company's search market control.
- Analysts are divided on the threat to Google's search empire, with some believing that Google's control may be lower than previously thought.
- Google's paid clicks for Q1 grew only 2%, the slowest rate since reporting the metric, but the reasons behind this decline remain undisclosed by Google.
- While Google maintains that it continues to see growth in searches, there are concerns about its share of the global search market shrinking relative to competitors.
- Factors like generative AI queries through products like ChatGPT and Meta AI are posing challenges to Google's traditional search dominance.
- Analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that generative AI could impact Google's advertising business, while others believe Google will eventually monetize AI features like 'Overviews.'
- Jefferies analysts viewed the sell-off in Google's stock post-Cue's comments as 'overblown,' citing Google's potential to monetize AI features and downplaying the impact of Safari on search activity.
- Despite competition and challenges in the search market, Google continues to innovate and adapt to navigate potential threats to its search and advertising businesses.
- The dynamics of the search market are evolving with the rise of AI technologies, creating both challenges and opportunities for search engine providers like Google.
- Overall, the debate continues among analysts regarding the future of Google's search empire and its ability to maintain dominance amid shifting market trends.
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Digitaltrends
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New iPhone 17 Air leak shows it could be the thinnest, even in a case
- The new iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, even when both are in cases.
- A social media post comparing the iPhone 17 Air and Pro Max in cases suggests that the Air model appears thinner.
- Rumors indicate that the iPhone 17 Air may have a smaller battery and reduced battery life compared to other models in the range.
- Apple may reintroduce a battery case for the iPhone 17 Air, but concerns remain about its thickness when the case is added.
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Digitaltrends
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Apple next-gen chips leak and reveal big plans to turbo charge Apple Intelligence
- Apple is reportedly working on next-generation M6 and M7 chips alongside a new AI server farm processor to enhance Apple Intelligence.
- The M6 chip, codenamed Komodo, and M7 chip, codenamed Borneo, are in the works, while a system-on-chip for Mac named Sotra is also being developed.
- Apple is also working on an AI chip that could have significantly more CPU and GPU cores than the M3 Ultra, aiming to boost Apple Intelligence and gain more control over its AI future.
- This move signifies Apple's focus on improving its AI capabilities to compete with other advanced AI technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
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Apple is developing new chips to power camera-equipped AirPods and watches
- Apple is reportedly developing custom chips to power future AirPods and Apple Watch models featuring built-in cameras, with a tentative launch expected around 2027.
- The silicon team at Apple has started work on chips for camera-equipped devices, with codenames 'Nevis' for Apple Watch and 'Glenni' for AirPods, aiming to have the chips ready within the next two years.
- Potential uses for the built-in cameras include enhancing spatial audio, in-air gestures, FaceTime calls, and enabling AI features for better interaction with surroundings.
- Additionally, Apple's silicon team is also developing chips for other future products like smart glasses, AI servers, and more powerful Mac models.
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Appleinsider
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Apple seeks $144k in legal fees returned after class action kerfuffle
- Apple and Amazon were accused of price fixing in a 2022 class action lawsuit.
- The plaintiff in the case disappeared, leading to the judge ordering legal fees be returned to the companies.
- Apple and Amazon had made an agreement in 2018 to bring more Apple products to the online store, resulting in fewer resellers.
- The law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro did not disclose that the plaintiff wanted to opt out of the suit during the discovery process.
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The Verge
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Apple has a new ‘Viral’ playlist on Apple Music and Shazam
- Apple is introducing a new global Viral Chart playlist on Apple Music sourced from popular tracks discovered through Shazam.
- The playlist, updated daily, features the top 50 songs identified by Shazam as widely acknowledged and logged in real-world scenarios.
- The Viral Charts leverage Shazam data to showcase the fastest-growing songs globally, with rankings based on weekly growth in Shazam volume.
- Some of the current top viral songs include 'Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]' by Moliy, 'Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now' by Starship, and 'Hot Together' by The Pointer Sisters.
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Digitaltrends
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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 13 almost beat the MacBook Air. Here’s what it missed
- Microsoft introduced the 13-inch Surface Laptop and the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet to compete with Apple's offerings.
- The new Surface Laptop is thin, light, has a better port situation, and a competitive price compared to the MacBook Air.
- However, the Surface Laptop falls slightly short of being a better option despite the pricing advantage.
- It features a 60Hz LCD screen, missing out on higher refresh rate or OLED panels that could have set it apart.
- Both Microsoft and Apple receive criticism for limited storage options, with the Surface Laptop offering non-user-replaceable modules.
- Microsoft's choice of Snapdragon silicon limits user experience compared to the wider compatibility of Intel and AMD chips.
- The new design of the Surface Laptop loses the signature Surface identity, resembling the MacBook Air's aesthetics.
- Despite the changes, the Surface Laptop includes USB-C and USB-A ports, moving away from the magnetic connector.
- Microsoft may need to address internal issues to offer a more compelling choice against Apple's MacBook Air in future iterations.
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9To5Mac
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iPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band
- Apple is planning to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, affecting the iPhone roadmap.
- The 17 Air model may not have the expected battery life as per initial hopes.
- New 2025 Pride band and wallpaper have been introduced by Apple.
- Eddy Cue's court testimony includes provocative claims about the future of the iPhone.
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Macrumors
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Google Using AI to Combat Scams in Chrome
- Google is integrating artificial intelligence into its search products to combat online scams, including in Chrome for desktop.
- Enhanced Protection mode in Chrome for desktop now includes Gemini Nano, an on-device large language model that identifies risky websites.
- Gemini Nano helps Google adapt quickly to new scam tactics, particularly focusing on protecting users from remote tech support scams.
- Google is also utilizing AI in Chrome for Android to warn users about spammy notifications and offer prompts to unsubscribe, with potential expansion to other platforms in the future.
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Insider
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Apple says AI is cutting into Google search. Google says that's not true. Who's right?
- Apple's Eddy Cue claimed that AI rivals were reducing search queries on Google's Safari browser.
- Google responded by stating that search volumes were increasing on Apple devices overall.
- There is a debate on whether Google's dominance in search is being eroded by AI competitors.
- Speculation suggests Cue's statement may be strategic to influence a pending legal ruling on Google's payments to Apple.
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