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Apple Previews Major Update with macOS Sierra

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  Use Siri on the Mac, Access Your Desktop from Anywhere, Copy and Paste Between Devices & Rediscover Favorite Memories in Photos Apple today previewed macOS Sierra, a major update to the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features that make the Mac smarter and more helpful than ever. Siri is now on the Mac with brand-new capabilities to help … [Read more...] about Apple Previews Major Update with macOS Sierra

iOS 9 Available as a Free Update for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Users September 16

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Apple today announced iOS 9, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, will be available on Wednesday, September 16 as a free update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. iOS 9 makes iOS devices more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri features, all while protecting users’ privacy. The way you interact with iPad gets even better with iOS … [Read more...] about iOS 9 Available as a Free Update for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Users September 16

Apple Announces iOS 9 With Proactive Siri, Maps Transit and iPad Multitasking

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Apple has announced iOS 9, an update to its mobile operating system that has been refined from the ground up. iOS 9 makes the entire operating system smarter, enhances the apps you use most, and integrates with iPad in remarkable ways. Today at WWDC, Apple announced iOS 9, the latest version of its mobile operating system. iOS 9 has four central areas of improvement: … [Read more...] about Apple Announces iOS 9 With Proactive Siri, Maps Transit and iPad Multitasking

Apple Releases iOS 8.3 Beta 2: New Diverse Emojis, Siri Speaks in 7 More Languages

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Apple has released iOS 8.3 beta 2 to developers for testing. While iOS 8.2 appears to bring only minor bug fixes to the operating system along with the WatchKit SDK and support for the Apple Watch, the first beta of iOS 8.3 introduced several new features including support for wireless CarPlay connectivity, a new emoji picker, support for Google 2-step verification, and Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 8.3 Beta 2: New Diverse Emojis, Siri Speaks in 7 More Languages

HomeKit Devices to Require Apple TV for Siri Control When You’re Away From Home

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The slew of HomeKit home automation devices that will soon hit the market require an Apple TV for Siri control when you're away from home. The site says the requirement has been confirmed by a source close to HomeKit's development and two launch partners. Only the third generation Apple TV running iOS 7.0 or later will have support for HomeKit. … [Read more...] about HomeKit Devices to Require Apple TV for Siri Control When You’re Away From Home

How to Switch the Voice of Siri to a Male or Female in iOS 8

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As you may have noticed by now, Siri’s voice got an overhaul in iOS 7 and iOS 8, adjusted just slightly from the now famous female voice used in countless Apple commercials to a variation that is just slightly different, but a bit more refined. The Siri voice sounds great, but if for some reason you aren’t thrilled with female voice, or you’d just prefer to hear something … [Read more...] about How to Switch the Voice of Siri to a Male or Female in iOS 8

Apple Announces CarPlay, Brings iOS to the Car

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Apple today announced that leading auto manufacturers are rolling out CarPlay, a smarter, safer and more fun way to use iPhone and iOS in the car.   CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Users can easily control CarPlay from the car’s native interface or just push-and-hold the … [Read more...] about Apple Announces CarPlay, Brings iOS to the Car