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Season 3. With numerous loose ends and cliffhangers, viewers are left wondering if Molly Wells and her eclectic team will return for more comedic escapades.

Siri will gain a deeper comprehension of entities such as individuals, organizations, events, locations, and dates. This upgrade will enable Siri to generate more accurate and insightful replies and summaries.One of the standout features in iOS 18 could be the "Greymatter Catch Up" functionality, which is anticipated to keep users updated on their notifications while they are away from their devices.

Apple said it’s looking for someone to lead the development of “fun new features" and “help build an application used by millions to watch and discover TV and sports." A spokesman for Apple declined to comment.Also Read | JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon shares his morning routine: ‘I get up at 4.30, flip through five papers…’The move suggests that the company is looking to gain market share in video streaming — and is setting aside its rivalry with Android in order to chase additional users. It’s rare for Apple to develop software for Google’s Android, which competes with its iOS platform.The TV service, launched in 2019, is Apple’s answer to Netflix or Disney , and the company has spent heavily on feeding it with original content.

Apple WWDC 2024: Apple's WWDC 2024 is just a few weeks away, and the company has confirmed the date and timing for the keynote event. This year's WWDC is expected to be one of the biggest yet, offering developers and attendees a closer look at new software upgrades and AI advancements that Apple has been developing over the past few years.Also Read | Apple after Tim Cook? A look at the likely next CEO John TernusThe company has not officially hinted at any specific AI news, but Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, has been vocal about its plans recently, which is hardly surprising now that the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is just around the corner.Also Read | Is Apple planning a self-healing foldable screen? Here's what the report suggestsAlso Read | Apple iOS 18 to introduce AI-powered ‘Emoji Customization,’ suggests Mark GurmanApple WWDC 2024 will start on June 10 and continue until June 14.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are back together in the thriller 'Wolfs,' set for release on September 20. The film marks their first collaboration since 'Ocean's Eleven' and 'Burn After Reading.'

Prasad Sawant, Advisory Head, IIFL Securities, says Mirae Asset, this NYSE FAANG Plus ETF and also Edelweiss US Technology Scheme has also given more than 80% return. Others, like Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF have given 20-25% return in the three-year range. Active schemes like DSP US Flexi Cap have given returns in the range of 18%. If I talk about a three-year return, it is in the range of 15% to 20-25% return. Last week, Nvidia was in news due to the good results and after that the overall return, almost in a year, has gone beyond 170%. But having said that, can we understand the kind of exposure Indian mutual funds have towards US stocks and specifically tech stocks? Prasad Sawant: We have somewhere around 70 mutual fund schemes in the market as of now which has exposure to US listed stocks. And out of that, few are having direct exposure to these technology stocks. Like if we know Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF, then we have Mirae Asset NYSE Fang plus ETF Mutual Fund is there and Edelweiss technology related scheme is there, which is specifically into US technology stocks.

Mark Gurman, in a recent report for Bloomberg, has shed light on what to expect from the upcoming iOS 18 update, which is slated to be released initially as a Beta or Preview version before its official rollout later in September. This soft launch strategy suggests that Apple's AI innovations may still be in the oven, not quite ready for prime time.While Apple has been playing catch-up in the AI race, the company is gearing up for a significant leap forward this year to rival the likes of Google and Samsung.

Apple Inc faced a significant challenge recently: declining iPhone sales. This trend, a stark contrast to the company’s record of rapid growth and dominance in the global smartphone market, raises critical questions about the future of one of the most iconic products in consumer electronics. A recent Bloomberg article highlights Apple’s woes, listing 10 reasons why it is in trouble (bloom.bg/3wKhj1z).

generative AI will analyze the context of users’ messages and produce personalized emojis suited for any given situation, vastly expanding the current emoji repertoire available on iPhones and other Apple devices. This new capability is expected to stand out among the various enhancements that iOS 18 will bring.In addition to the emoji creation tool, iOS 18 is set to introduce several other AI enhancements across different applications, including notifications, Photos, and Notes.

self-healing attribute, potentially transforming the durability and longevity of foldable devices, adds the report.Although specific details regarding the self-healing mechanism remain scarce, Apple alludes to the incorporation of an "elastomer" layer within the display. This elastic material possesses the unique ability to stretch and subsequently revert to its original form, presenting an ideal candidate for facilitating the self-repair process.Notably, Apple envisions the self-healing process to occur seamlessly and autonomously, requiring no external intervention.

Bill Gates has once again compiled a list of recommendations for what to watch and read. This year's selection features four books covering a range of genres, from historical fiction to insightful explorations of generosity and education.In a post on X, Gates said, “I didn’t intend to go deep on the topic of service with my summer list—but it’s certainly as relevant today as ever.

European Union's industry chief has called on the United States to pass new technology regulations, in the hopes of fostering a cohesive digital marketplace across the Atlantic.

Apple faced an unanticipated challenge soon after it opened two company-owned stores in India last April — many customers wanting to pay in cash — prompting the iPhone maker to install currency note counting machines in both the Mumbai and Delhi outlets. With customers continuing to stream in with wads of notes to buy mobile phones or computers, payments for 7-9% of the American firm's sales in the two stores in India are made with cash, compared to less than 1% or even nil in its stores in the US or Europe, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Unsurprisingly then, social question-and-answer website Quora is full of queries from consumers on whether they can pay in cash at Apple stores in India, they said.

Google is confronting the latest in a succession of legal attacks on its digital empire on Thursday as a federal judge began to address anticompetitive practices in the app market for smartphones powered by its Android software

David Leitch's latest action-comedy, "The Fall Guy," starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, is now available for home viewing just weeks after its theatrical premiere. With a mixed box office reception, the film aims to charm audiences through digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. Digital Debut

Compatibility: This is rule number one to ensure seamless pairing with your phone. Smartwatches typically work with either Android or iOS, and some offer compatibility with both. This solely depends on the brand of smartwatch, like WearOS watches works with iOS but the experience is limited.

Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Wednesday acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasn’t done much to increase competition — a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more ch...

Mint, PC shipments are expected to stabilize this year following a 6% dip in 2023. However, rising adoption of AI PCs, tailored to Microsoft's specifications, could drive a 5% surge in PC shipments, and by up to 15% in revenues by December 2025.Data from market researcher IDC revealed that as of December 2023, PC shipments, including tablets, stood at 13.9 million units.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might feature a 48MP sensor. This sensor is expected to be 1/2.55 inches in size with 0.7µm pixel dimensions, promising more detailed images and an improved macro mode.Furthermore, the iPhone 16 Pro might be equipped with a 5x zoom camera, while the zoom functionality for the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to remain unchanged from the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Unicode 16 emoji set includes a variety of distinctive designs, such as a face with under-eye bags, a fingerprint, a barren tree, a root vegetable, a harp, a shovel, and a splatter. Following approval, companies like Apple typically spend several months developing the artwork for these new characters. As such, these emoji are expected to be introduced in Apple’s ecosystem sometime after the release of iOS 18, likely around March 2025, coinciding with the anticipated iOS 18.4 update.

mutual funds investing in shares of technology companies based in the US have delivered handsome returns for investors in the last few months. These funds have gained in excess of 40% in the last one year, which is among the best in equity MF schemes. Only a few equity categories such as the mid-cap and small-cap MFs have done better than these funds.