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More Than 1 Billion RCS Messages Are Sent Daily on Android and iOS
- Over a billion RCS messages are sent daily in the United States, with Google sharing this statistic.
- RCS, a communication protocol replacing SMS and MMS, was championed by Google and recently adopted by Apple in iOS 18.
- The 1 billion daily RCS messages include text exchanges between Android and iPhone users, offering enhanced features like higher resolution media support, audio messages, and cross-platform emoji reactions.
- While iMessage remains the default for iPhone to iPhone conversations, RCS has improved texting experiences between iPhone users and Android users.
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Apple TV’s wireless audio sync now works with Dolby Atmos
- Apple TV is releasing a software update that enables Dolby Atmos audio synchronization with speakers.
- The new tvOS 18.5 update improves the Wireless Audio Sync feature for syncing TV video with Atmos audio over AirPlay or Bluetooth.
- Users can now use their iPhone's microphone to calibrate audio sources with home theater speakers and fix syncing issues.
- To calibrate audio, users need to go to Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync on their Apple TV after updating.
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Ecovacs' New X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Features HomeKit Integration
- Ecovacs has launched its new flagship robot vacuum, the X9 Pro Omni, with HomeKit integration.
- The X9 Pro Omni can vacuum and mop floors, and uses AI to navigate obstacles like pets and furniture.
- It features Ecovacs' standout mopping feature, the Ozmo Roller Mop, and utilizes Blast technology for suction.
- Priced at $1,300 on the Ecovacs website, the X9 Pro Omni offers Matter integration, enabling it to connect to HomeKit.
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PayPal's 'Tap To Pay' contactless payment feature is now available to iPhone users in Germany
- PayPal has introduced its contactless payment feature for iPhone users in Germany.
- Previously, iPhone users could only make contactless payments through Apple Pay, as Apple restricted NFC technology access to third parties.
- With the enforcement of the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple was required to allow third-party access to its NFC chip, enabling companies like PayPal to offer contactless payment services on iPhones.
- This move follows Norwegian company Vipps MobilePay's implementation of contactless payments on iPhone in December 2024.
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Could AI Agents Be Coming for Chrome, Safari, and How We Surf the Web?
- Artificial intelligence (AI) could bring a major transformation to how we surf the web, similar to the shift from dial-up to WiFi.
- Companies like Perplexity AI and OpenAI are challenging big tech's dominance by introducing AI-powered browsers and digital retrieval systems.
- AI agents are changing how users access information online, offering personalized responses and potentially reshaping commerce.
- The emergence of AI-powered web experiences could lead to a significant shift in online interactions, impacting eCommerce and business models.
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Safari can now push web notifications even when a website isn’t open
- Safari on Mac now supports Declarative Web Push to show notifications even when a website isn’t open.
- Declarative Web Push in Safari is energy-efficient, private, and does not require service workers.
- Safari 15.5 for Mac has adopted Declarative Web Push that leverages a JSON format for notifications.
- Declarative Web Push technology is available on mobile Safari for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, and on Mac with Safari 18.5 in macOS 15.5 update.
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Apple’s brilliant new shortcut helps you capture ideas before you forget them
- Apple has introduced a new shortcut called Hold That Thought to help users capture ideas before forgetting them, particularly aimed at neurodivergent individuals.
- The shortcut allows users to capture information on the screen, calendar events, open webpages in Safari, and clipboard contents, along with adding short notes.
- Users can then recall the captured information later, saved as notes titled 'Hold That Thought' with date and time stamp, making the process easy and efficient.
- This new Apple shortcut enhances productivity and can be used on various Apple devices like Mac, iPhone, and iPad, providing a convenient way to store and retrieve important details.
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Apple warns that the old HomeKit architecture will stop working this fall
- Apple has announced that the old HomeKit architecture will stop working this fall, requiring users to upgrade to the latest version to ensure uninterrupted use of smart home appliances and automations.
- Users need to upgrade before fall to avoid interruptions with smart home accessories and automations, as iOS 19 is set to pull support for the old HomeKit architecture.
- To upgrade to the new HomeKit architecture, users can do so via the built-in Home app by going to Home Settings, selecting Software Update, and performing a software upgrade for all homes simultaneously.
- The new HomeKit architecture offers improved performance and reliability, but users may need to set up a home hub for features like sharing control, receiving notifications, adding Matter accessories, etc.
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Macrumors
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PayPal Brings Contactless Payments to German iPhones Under New EU Rules
- PayPal has introduced contactless iPhone payments in Germany in accordance with new EU rules, enabling users to use PayPal as an alternative to Apple Pay.
- German PayPal customers can now utilize NFC tap-to-pay functionality similar to Apple Pay, either by setting PayPal as the default payment app or opening the PayPal app for contactless payments.
- The Digital Markets Act in Europe compelled Apple to allow third-party apps access to the iPhone's NFC chip, enabling PayPal to provide tap-to-pay options in Germany and potentially expanding to other European countries.
- While PayPal's contactless payment feature is exclusive to iPhones in Germany, it is not available on the Apple Watch due to Apple's NFC restrictions. PayPal aims to attract users with cashback offers and future pay-over-time options.
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Apple’s China detox is long overdue
- Apple's significant success has been tied to its supply chain in China, fostered by companies like Foxconn since the mid-1990s.
- The partnership with local companies enabled Apple to diversify suppliers and enhance bargaining power, but also led to a transfer of manufacturing know-how in China.
- Despite increasing political risks, Apple expanded operations in China under Tim Cook's leadership, which may now prove unsustainable.
- Criticism surrounds Cook's $275 billion deal with the CCP, signed in 2016, that tied Apple's fate closely to China.
- Analysts suggest it could take years for Apple to reduce reliance on China, highlighting the need to diversify production locations.
- Concerns about operational risks and geopolitical tensions in China point to a dilemma that Cook must address for Apple's future growth and stability.
- Calls for a strategic plan from Cook to navigate Apple's entanglement in China and diversify production sources have intensified.
- The article advocates for accelerating the move of production out of China to mitigate risks associated with overreliance on a single country.
- Suggestions of diversifying assembly outside of China emphasize the importance of reducing vulnerability by spreading production globally.
- Apple's expansion into new markets like India and exploration of innovative technologies showcase a potential path for future growth and sustainability.
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tvOS 18.5: How to fix the annoying Dolby Atmos audio lag when your Apple TV is connected to AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers
- Learn how to fix the annoying audio lag on your Apple TV for Dolby Atmos sound when connected to AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers.
- Apple's tvOS 18.5 includes a solution to synchronize Dolby Atmos playback to speakers over AirPlay or Bluetooth.
- You can adjust settings on your Apple TV to sync audio by going to Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync.
- If issues persist, check audio format settings and update your Apple TV to the latest tvOS version for lag-free audio.
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iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5
- iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 feature a limited number of new features like an update to Screen Time passcode notification and support for carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone 13 models.
- A security fix in iOS 18.5 addresses a vulnerability with the C1 modem that could allow attackers in a privileged network position to intercept network traffic, potentially enabling surveillance or man-in-the-middle attacks.
- One user expressed frustration over the red badge notification prompting non-Apple Pay users with every iOS update, highlighting a persistent annoyance for some iPhone users.
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Apple Music launches “Sound Therapy” wellness playlists, enhancing popular songs with sound waves or white noise
- Apple Music has launched “Sound Therapy” playlists that enhance popular songs with sound waves or white noise to help users focus, relax, and sleep.
- Three playlists are available: “Sound Therapy Focus,” “Sound Therapy Relax,” and “Sound Therapy Sleep.”
- The playlists leverage gamma auditory beats, white noise, theta waves, and delta auditory beats to support cognitive performance, relaxation, and deep sleep.
- The playlists feature tracks from artists like Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, and others, with Apple Music also introducing the “Chill” station for mindful moments and respite.
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tvOS 18.5 Adds Synchronized Dolby Atmos Playback for AirPlay and Bluetooth Speakers
- The tvOS 18.5 update from Apple introduces synchronized Dolby Atmos playback for AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers.
- This new feature aims to address audio syncing issues reported by some Apple TV users when using Dolby Atmos with sound bars and speakers, even over AirPlay and Bluetooth connections.
- Users experiencing syncing problems with Dolby Atmos playback, where audio is slightly out of sync with the content, have found relief by switching to 5.1 surround sound.
- Apple suggests accessing the new Dolby Atmos synchronization feature for AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers in Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync.
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You shouldn't delete this email if you want a slice of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
- Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations tied to Siri activation.
- Eligible Apple buyers can claim up to $100 or up to $20 per device for five devices for Siri-enabled Apple products purchased between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024.
- Potential claimants have until July 2 to submit their claims with proof of a transaction received through an email from [email protected].
- The settlement is expected to be finalized on August 1, pending court approval, and payments will be made accordingly.
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