You may not have to wait much longer to use Gemini with Apple Intelligence

by dbadmin | Feb 24, 2025 | AI, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Apple iOS, Google Gemini, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is preparing to add Gemini to its list of third-party AI models within Apple Intelligence. “Google” was spotted in a backend update along with the iOS 18.4 beta. It’s unknown if Gemini will arrive in a later iOS 18 update...

Google rolls out visual search on iPhones, but curiously ditches ‘Circle to Search’ branding

by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2025 | Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Circle to Search, News

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google is bringing Circle to Search-like visual searches to the Chrome and Google apps on iPhones. The feature allows iOS users to select and search specific content from their screen using simple gestures such as tapping,...

After the Siri scandal, I went down an iOS and Android privacy rabbit hole

by dbadmin | Feb 14, 2025 | Android, Apple iOS, Guides, Privacy

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Back in the day, any time a friend told me they thought their voice assistant might be secretly listening in on their private conversations, I was one of the people telling them it was all in their head. I’m certainly cynical...

iPhones are still missing an Android-like charging estimate, so someone built it themselves

by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Guides, News

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority A Reddit user has created an iOS shortcut that displays a crudely calculated estimated charging time for iPhones. The shortcut uses a simple calculation based on the current battery level. While not perfect, it offers a...

Pixel 8a, Galaxy A35 could face their biggest rival next week

by dbadmin | Feb 7, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Cheap Android Phones, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple could announce the iPhone SE 4 via a press release as early as next week. The mid-ranger could see a minor price hike and a complete exterior design overhaul. Thanks to the A18 chip, the imminent SE model could support...

First iOS porn app in EU is just the inevitable consequence of opening access to app stores

by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, News

Apple allows iPhone users in the EU to install alternate app stores. AltStore PAL is serving up the first porn app that has passed official Apple Notarization, Hot Tub. Hot Tub offers free adult videos from sources like Pornhub, XHamster, and Xvideos. There is a new...