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Apple iPhone 16’s new feature could improve Siri performance

It hasn’t even been three months since Apple launched the iPhone 15 lineup and we have already seen plenty of leaks and rumors about the upcoming iPhone 16 series. Today, we have one more. This one comes from Ming-Chi Kuo. It claims that all the iPhone 16 models will have significantly better microphones compared to the previous and current iPhone models. Reportedly, improved microphones will help the upcoming devices to offer a better experience with the AI-powered features that will arrive in Siri with iOS 18.…

iPhone 16’s big AI upgrade leaked in the craziest possible way

After the big year ChatGPT had and Google’s big Gemini push earlier this week, I’m certain that Apple can’t sit on the sidelines of AI for much longer. Generative AI should be available in one way or another on the iPhone 16 series. That’s in addition to all the AI features that are already at work on the iPhone. I don’t need leaks to tell you that, though we have plenty of those as well.The latest news comes from the well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. His iPhone supply chain sources informed him the iPhone…

Spatial Video might explain the iPhone 16’s vertical camera redesign

One of the main changes rumored to be coming to the regular iPhone 16 models is the switch to a vertical camera alignment instead of the current diagonal alignment. While many could think this is just Apple’s way of recycling a design to sell more smartphones, I think there’s a more important reason behind it: Cupertino wants to expand Apple Vision Pro‘s usefulness by adding more devices that can capture Spatial Videos.After Apple’s spatial computer was teased during the WWDC 2023 keynote, I wrote that the…

Final Fantasy 16’s Benedikta Deserved Better

Benedikta Harman is a deeply flawed woman. You can see this in her expressions, which are often twisted in rage, and her manipulation tactics, which lie twisted in bedsheets. She is temperamental, power-hungry, cruel, and conflicted, repeatedly switching back and forth between being the villain and the victim in her struggle for self-preservation. She is also one of the best female characters to appear in a Final Fantasy game in nearly two decades--and she deserved so much better than the treatment she…

Huawei MateBook 16s (2023) Review: Playing It Safe

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsSuperb 16in touchscreen Great keyboard Solid CPU performance Good battery lifePlenty of portsConsStill no discrete GPU No number pad or SD card slot No face unlock Expensive Our VerdictA new Intel CPU is the only meaningful MateBook 16s upgrade compared to the 2022 model. It’s still one of the best big laptops you can buy, but familiar shortcomings remain. Best Prices Today: Huawei MateBook 16s (2023)…

Final Fantasy 16’s Focus On Story Is A Direct Response To FF15’s Lackluster One

Final Fantasy XVI is going all in on story, aiming to win back fans expecting a great story who were sorely disappointed by Final Fantasy XV, according to the game's producer Naoki Yoshida.In an interview with RPG Site, Yoshida made clear that even more so than the stylish new action-battle system, the story is FFXVI's real focus. It's an effort to return to what many fans love most about the series, and a response to what was lacking in the previous entry in the franchise.…

Huawei updates the MateBook X Pro 2023 and MateBook 16S with Intel’s 13th Gen chips

Huawei added 13th Gen Intel processors to the MateBook X Pro and MateBook 16S lineup and attached 2023 to their names. Otherwise, there are very few hardware differences between the two and their 2022 counterparts. In fact, in the case of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023, there are no other differences outside of the new processor. The laptop goes from Intel's 12th Gen P-series chips to the 13th Gen Raptor Lake with a choice of the Core i5-1340P and the more popular i7-1360P. The processor comes with the same 28W thermal…

The HP Envy 16’s Stunning 4K OLED Screen Is a Treat

Photo: Rachael Phillips / GizmodoThe HP Envy 16 is a laptop aimed at creators who want a more affordable alternative to other premium models. While this laptop may seem like just another workhorse offering from HP, it’s actually a machine you can have a little fun with. With a stunning 16-inch, 16:10 4K display with touch capabilities, high power 12th Gen Intel H-series CPUs, a discrete RTX GPU option, up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to two terabytes of storage space, there is very little this laptop won’t be able to

How To Undo iOS 16’s Most Annoying Changes

Image: AppleThe iOS 16 update is now firmly established on a large chunk of iPhones, but you might not be completely happy with every tweak and modification that’s been made. The good news is that at least some of the changes can be reversed by delving into the iOS Settings screen, and we’ll cover some of the most important ones here.How to get rid of the the iOS search bar Screenshot: iOSPresumably the new search bar that sits at the bottom of every home screen is designed to make it easier to find whatever it might be

How Apple can fix iOS 16’s lock screen customization in iOS 17

When you compare iOS and Android, it’s always been clear that Android is the way to go if you want full customization of your mobile software. However, ever since iOS 14, Apple seems to have had a change of heart and allowed for more user customization, starting with the home screen. With iOS 16, we finally got a few options for customizing our lock screens, which is the first thing we see when picking up our favorite iPhone. As much as I enjoy using iOS on my iPhone 14 Pro, I’ve always wished for more ways to…