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Rumor: Apple testing next-gen iPhones with USB-C connectors, three-camera system, significant changes for iOS 13

The rumor mill has it that the next-gen iPhone could feature a rear-facing 3D camera incorporating a laser scanner for purposes like augmented reality, while iOS 13 could deliver features like Dark Mode and CarPlay enhancements. The laser sensor is thought to work at ranges up to about 15 feet, in contrast with the dot […]

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Mazda announces free CarPlay upgrades for qualifying vehicles

Mazda on Tuesday stated that as of September, customer with a 2018 Mazda6 sedan will be able to get a free dealer-installed upgrade to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — as long as they paid for one of the right trims. The update will only be free to customer who paid for the Touring, Grand […]

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iOS 12 developer beta 2 studied, new features, changes and bugs reported

Apple released the second iOS 12 developer beta and it’s full of interesting changes. Changes to Screen Time include new options to sort by device and view additional details on a per app basis, while tweaks made to Battery Usage make it easier to see which apps are eating up battery. Other smaller changes are […]

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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms company’s efforts towards autonomous car systems

Following years of Apple being characteristically tight-lipped as to whether it’s been working on an autonomous car project, CEO Tim Cook is finally ready to admit to the world that yes, Apple is working on a self-driving car system. In an interview with Bloomberg Television following the WWDC keynote, Cook described the autonomous driving system […]

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Apple CarPlay, Android Auto go head to head in comparison video

In an informal – but funny – showdown between Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, the mighty Yuri and Jakub hopped into a car and tested both systems out in terms of voice recognition, finding directions and making quick calls from your car. The results speak for themselves, especially when Siri comes into play.