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Nov17

Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard — Will It be the End of SMS?

Posted by Jane Danes on Nov 17, 2023

Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard — Will It be the End of SMS?

Apple RCS Messaging Apple announced that it will soon include the RCS messaging standard in its iPhone. The support for the messaging standard will be coming next year. Android phones already have RCS standards. What is RCS Standard? Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a communication protocol designed to replace the traditional SMS messaging system. It is intended to provide a richer, more interactive messaging experience. It is similar to what is being offered by popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and iMessage. The key features of RCS will include read receipts. It enables you to see when your messages have been delivered and read by the recipient. It also shows typing indicators. It supports high-quality media share, group chat, file sharing, and enhancing calling. The adoption of RCS is seen to bring a more modern and feature-rich messaging experience to standard SMS. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional texting and the more advanced features offered by over-the-top messaging apps. iPhone support RCS would allow users to enjoy the enhanced messaging features when they communicate with friends or family who use Android devices or other platforms that support it. It also helps avoid fragmentation in the messaging experience and ensures that users can take advantage of the full range of features regardless of the devices they are using. RCS support allows for a more seamless transition between SMS and RCS messaging. It provides a unified messaging experience for users. Previously, Apple favored the iMessage platform and ignored RCS. It resulted in a layer of incompatibility. Apple relies on SMS and MMS to bridge the gap between messaging platforms. It is the only company that does not support RCS. Major players already support it. The End of SMS When Apple would add support for RCS, it could signal the end of SMS. Many experts agree that SMS must go. It can die so that all security flaws associated with it will be eliminated. Even though it will arrive next year, it is still closer than what the company has planned. Last year, the company did not even consider supporting it. In fact, its CEO joked about “buying your mom an iPhone” if you have difficulty communicating with Android users. But Apple felt the pressure. Google even launched a public campaign to encourage Apple to adopt the standard. But Apple simply...

Nov13

Apple Releases iOS 17.2 Beta – May Allow Sideloading Apps

Posted by Jane Danes on Nov 13, 2023

Apple Releases iOS 17.2 Beta – May Allow Sideloading Apps

Apple iOS 17.2 Beta Apple is against sideloading apps on its iPhone. You can’t blame Apple though. Its App Store is known for its rigorous review process to ensure that all apps available for download are safe, reliable, and free from malware. By controlling app distribution through the App Store, the company can maintain a level of security and user trust. Sideloading, on the other hand, allows users to download and install apps from sources other than the App Store. This could potentially open the door to malicious apps and security vulnerabilities. But it is not all about security. The App Store is a significant source of revenue for Apple. It takes a percentage of the sales of paid apps and in-app purchases made through the App Store. When it allows sideloading, it could potentially cut its revenue. Developers and users might choose alternative methods to distribute or acquire apps without Apple’s fees. EU DMA However, the EU Digital Markets Act states that mobile device users must be allowed to install apps from third-party stores. It was reported that Apple would allow it but only to the 27 countries that are part of the EU. This may help in limiting damage caused by malicious apps. However, 9to5Mac discovered that the upcoming iOS contains internal code that could somehow enable third-party apps permission to have other apps installed. If Apple would indeed introduce it, this would allow developers to create their third-party app storefront. But the code has a region lock. It means that it would only be available to users from specific countries. It makes sense if the company is forced to let sideloading just to meet the requirements of the DMA. The DMA gave Apple until March to meet DMA’s requirements. However, Tim Cook and his team might still do something that would prevent Apple from being forced to allow sideloading in 27 EU countries. As the deadline is coming, Apple chose to hype up different features. Other Features That Are Coming In addition to sideloading, Apple will also introduce a Journal app. It lets iPhone users reflect on their day-to-day activities and memories. The app provides personalized suggestions according to recent on-device activity. Another feature to look forward to is the translate option for the action button. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are already equipped...

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Jul03

Apple Vision Pro production suffers major cuts

Posted By Francis Rey on Jul 3, 2023

Apple has to drastically reduce production projections for its mixed-reality Vision Pro headset. It launched last month after seven years of research. And it has been regarded as the company’s most significant product launch since the iPhone. According to people with direct knowledge of the manufacturing process, the intricacy of the headset design and challenges in production are driving the scaling down of objectives. So,...

Jun14

Apple’s watchOS 10 Features— Users Can Add Cards to Apple Pay

Posted By Jane Danes on Jun 14, 2023

Features of watchOS 10 Apple is giving Apple Watch users a lot of new features and a new interface. The company mentioned them during the opening keynote at WWDC 2023. However, it didn’t reveal everything. Some new features are hidden. One of them is that users can add cards to Apple Pay directly from the Watch. Yes, you can add your credit card, debit, or store card to your Apple without the use of an iPhone. How to Set It...

Jun06

Apple Has Introduced New Health Features Including Mental Health Tracking

Posted By Jane Danes on Jun 6, 2023

Apple New Health Features Image Source If you’re an iPhone owner or user, you will notice new health features on your device today. Apple will also include these updates to iPad and Apple Watch. It means that all three platforms will have features that urge users to follow healthy behaviors and provide ways to address depression. The new health features were announced during the Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 on...

Jun05

Apple has finally launched its Vision Pro AR Headset

Posted By Ola Ric on Jun 5, 2023

Image Credit: TechCrunch Finally, Apple’s Vision Pro AR Headset is here! It has been long in making; seven years as a matter of fact. It is no longer a rumor, and various reports surrounding the development of the AR headset has finally been put to rest. “With Vision Pro, you’re no longer limited by a display,” Tim Cook said per TechCrunch. The Apple Vision Pro AR headset promises so much, and will hopefully deliver. According to...

May17

Apple Previews New Accessibility Features for iOS 17 — Create an AI Voice

Posted By Jane Danes on May 17, 2023

iOS 17 Creating a Synthesized Voice Last year, Apple showed several accessibility features that it would add to iOS 16. Some of these features launched last fall. Today, the company published more information about its upcoming features that users can find once the iOS 17 is released. The most significant feature will be the ability of users to create an AI voice. They can also help with speed, cognitive disabilities, etc. One...

May10

Apple Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad now available

Posted By Francis Rey on May 10, 2023

Apple today unveiled Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, two powerful tools for video and music creators. Final Cut Pro for iPad introduces a powerful set of tools for video creators to record, edit, finish, and share, all from one portable device. Logic Pro for iPad puts the power of professional music creation in the hands of the creator with a complete collection of sophisticated tools for songwriting, beat making, recording,...

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Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard — Will It be the End of SMS?

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Apple’s watchOS 10 Features— Users Can Add Cards to Apple Pay

Apple Has Introduced New Health Features Including Mental Health Tracking

Apple has finally launched its Vision Pro AR Headset

Apple Previews New Accessibility Features for iOS 17 — Create an AI Voice

Apple Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad now available

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