IOS

Apple is ending its My Photo Stream service on July 26th, urging users to switch to iCloud Photos. Existing files will remain in the cloud for 30 days, while syncing and new uploads will cease from the aforementioned date.

JetBrains Compose Multiplatform reaches alpha for iOS, providing developers with the same API across all major platforms. The toolkit, based on Google Jetpack Compose, offers Material and Material 3 widgets, extending its capabilities to iOS through the Skiko graphics library.

OpenAI extends the ChatGPT iOS app to 33 more countries, including India, Canada, and Brazil. In its first week, the AI-based chatbot app recorded over half a million downloads in the U.S. ChatGPT app supports voice input and exclusive features through GPT-4. An Android version is expected soon.

Microsoft's Dev Box, an Azure-hosted service offering customizable, project-specific development workstations, is due for general availability in July. Accessible from multiple devices, Dev Box supports custom images and configuration-as-code capabilities.

Stunningly exceeding over 500,000 downloads within six days of its launch, OpenAI's ChatGPT app emerges as a strong challenger in the AI chatbot sector. It ranked as the No. 2 biggest app launch, surpassing Microsoft’s Bing and Edge, and only surpassed by 'Chat with Ask AI'.

OpenAI announces the expansion of its ChatGPT mobile app availability to 11 more countries, including European nations and South Korea.

Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil a smart home-style display feature for iPhone lock screens with iOS 17, potentially transforming idle devices into information hubs.

The iOS 16.6 beta introduces iMessage Contact Key Verification, a feature for verifying conversation partners and detecting potential intrusions.

Artifact, the news app founded by Instagram creators, has rolled out new features allowing users to flag clickbait articles, react with emojis, and share articles as images with customizable cards.

Discord introduces a new Family Center feature for parental oversight in their iOS app, similar to how Snapchat implemented parental controls last year.

JetBrains' Compose Multiplatform, a cross-platform UI framework for Kotlin, now includes iOS support in its alpha release.

Apple rolls out iOS 16.5, bringing a new sports tab to the Apple News app, with scores, schedules, and articles for sports enthusiasts.

Google Search now enables users to open podcasts directly in Apple Podcasts and other platforms, allowing for a seamless streaming experience.

OpenAI has launched the official ChatGPT app for iOS, offering users AI chatbot capabilities on their mobile devices. Initially available to U.S. users, the free, ad-free app will allow users to interact with an AI chatbot to ask questions, get advice, and find inspiration. The app features cross-device history synchronization and compatibility with OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition system for voice input.

AI startup Runway has introduced its first mobile app, giving users access to its video-to-video generative AI model, Gen-1, on iOS devices. The app allows users to record or select existing videos, transforming them with a variety of presets and styles, making it an engaging tool for content creators.

Petey, known for introducing ChatGPT to Apple Watch users, now expands its offerings for iPhone users.

Nocam, a new social video app, aims to promote authenticity in social networking with a no-camera-preview approach.

Apple now enables iPhone users with the Apple Card to open a high-yield savings account managed by Goldman Sachs, boasting a 4.15% APY. Seamlessly integrating with Daily Cash rewards, Apple aims to improve users' financial health.

Proton unveils a new product, Proton Pass, a password manager that focuses on privacy and security.

Rumors suggest that the forthcoming iOS 17 may include the ability to sideload apps, a feature that has been available for Android devices for some time. This article delves into the concept of app sideloading, its pros and cons, and the impact on iOS users.

Apple's iOS 17 update may not include any groundbreaking features, but it prepares for the EU's Digital Markets Act, with significant changes such as sideloading and third-party app stores potentially impacting app developers and platforms like AppMaster.

Superchat, an AI chat app developed by Gorilla Technologies, lets users engage with historical and fictional characters via OpenAI's ChatGPT. Targeting a younger demographic, the app makes AI technology more accessible and appealing by offering a unique messaging experience with multiple virtual characters.

Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasizes the potential of augmented reality (AR) to enhance communication and human connections.

Apple may limit access to iMessage, FaceTime, Maps and other services on devices running older versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, according to a new leak. The change might occur as early as May, prompting users to upgrade their software for better security and functionality.