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Google Maps for iOS receives significant update, new navigation options for Apple Watch users

Google has rolled out a hefty new update to version 6.12 of its Google Maps app for iOS. The update offers the following fixes, changes, and new features: Makes it easier to navigate on iPhone and Apple Watch (watchOS users will be offered the ability to get directions directly on their wrist, Google users will […]

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Apple may be working to develop its own web-based search engine

Apple may be developing its own search engine. A series of recent sightings has pointed out evidence that Apple could be expanding Siri search results and Spotlight Searches even farther, with the company potentially working on a universal search engine. Should this be true, it would allow Apple to bypass the financial arrangement it has […]

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1Password 7.0 for macOS released

1Password, arguably the best of breed for password managers on the Mac, has been updated to version 7.0, the new version offering the following fixes, changes and new features: – Collapse the sidebar entirely so your items get all the love – Quickly find items with our new Spotlight integration

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Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 update

It’s not the heftiest update in the world, but it could be helpful. On Tuesday, Apple released its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 update. The update adds the following fixes and changes: – Fixes a bug where Bluetooth appeared as unavailable during Apple Pay transactions. – Improves the reliability of Microsoft Exchange message sync in Mail. […]

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Apple acquires/hires Init.ai staff to help guide new Siri functions, iOS 11 Business Chat

Apple has apparently acquired/hired the staff of Init.ai, a small, six person startup known for its customer service automation software. Init.ai’s product is described as the following: …a smart assistant for customer representatives to parse and get better insights from their interactions with users, as well as automate some of the interactions…