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iOS 17’s long-delayed AirPlay hotel feature could finally be ready soon, according to a statement by LG.Using AirPlay with supported televisions in hotels was first announced way back in June 2023 as part of iOS 17 — but there has since been no word of when AirPlay in hotels was going to debut. Apple had previously stated it would arrive by the end of the year, but fast-forward to February and we don’t seem to be any closer. The feature lets users connect their iPhone or iPad to a hotel TV, by simply scanning a QR code.…

When Apple announced iOS 17 back in June of 2023 as part of the big WWDC event, there were plenty of new features unveiled. Most of them made the big September release date while others have appeared in dribs and drabs via smaller software updates ever since. That continued with the recent iOS 17.2 update, with features like the hotly anticipated Journal app finally coming to the iPhone. But there are still some features missing.To be specific, there are two features that are yet to make it out of Apple Park and we don't…

Image Source : APPLE'S SHORT FILM - THE LOST VOICE Personal Voice Feature on iOS 17 In a short film named 'Lost Voice,' Apple shines a light on two new accessibility features—Personal Voice and Live Speech. These features, recently launched with iOS 17, take centre stage ahead of International Day for People with Disabilities on December 3. Personal Voice and…

In September, Apple unveiled the iOS 17 update for eligible iPhones, introducing various enhancements. One notable addition was the NameDrop feature, enabling users to share contacts by simply bringing…

Apple/ZDNETOver the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire.But is there any truth to these warnings? Let's take a look.So, what is NameDrop?NameDrop is a new feature in iOS 17 that allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to easily share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZL5D1k-4aIIf you've not used this feature…

With tvOS 17 and HomePod Software Version 17 now available to public beta testers, I could finally test one of the best new features coming to Apple TV 4K and HomePod: Enhance Dialogue. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. This function lets Apple TV users hear what is being said over the effects, actions, and music in a movie or TV show on…

iOS 17 introduces several new features for iPhone users, and Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to take advantage of one of them later this fall: Custom Plans. It lets you create a workout and meditation schedule based on your personal preferences. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. With the iOS 17 public beta now out, I decided to try…

During the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple introduced StandBy mode, a new “full-screen” iPhone experience that will arrive as part of iOS 17. While the feature works with every iPhone model that supports this new operating system, StandBy mode looks better on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max thanks to their Always-On Display tech. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed…

Apple released the first public iOS 17 beta yesterday which means that more people than ever are now using the software that was announced as part of the WWDC 2023 event last month. And it appears that Apple snuck in a handful of new features with this release as well.At the top of that list of new additions is one that could be a big deal for bilingual people because Siri will now understand bilingual requests for the first time.Other improvements include being able to see up to 2,000 calls in the Phone app's call…

WWDC 2023 brought some impressive new additions to the iPhone with iOS 17, and while the Journal app is sure to find its way into my rotation and I'm very excited for an autocorrect overhaul, the new StandBy mode for iPhone is a huge boon for my desk setup.In case you missed it, StandBy is a new mode for the iPhone that triggers when it's placed on a MagSafe charger (as far as I can tell, it has to be MagSafe-certified and can't just be a more generic wireless charger).With rumors that an iPhone 15 will have a slightly…