Apple has designed its phones and computers to work together as seamlessly as possible. Users who have both a Mac and an iPhone (and perhaps an iPad and an Apple…
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When software is written by itself | Imagine this
This summary article presents ideas from a recent episode of BCG Imagine this… podcast. Along with the BCG director and senior partner Vladimir Lukićwe explore the promise of software that…
Google Photos on Android appears to be ready to select the “recover storage” option.
What you need to know The latest version of the Google Photos app shows Google’s continued development of the “storage recovery” feature for Android users. Similar to the web, Android…
Pearl’s iPhone camera app aims to make phone photos less “phone-like”
iPhone cameras have come a long way, but a handy app like Pearla can help mobile photographers take amazing photos with more confidence. And now with a new update, Pearla…
NTT open for ’embryonic research’ of photonics software development
TOP SHOT – In this photo taken on May 17, 2018, hikers make their way to the top of Mt. … [+] Everest, while climbing the south side from Nepal.…
New Google Wallet app shortcuts that let Android users add cards to the home screen
Recently, Google has enriched its Wallet app with some cool new features. Now you can add your tickets and passes directly from Gmail or use your bank card to pay…
Here’s how Apple allows it
It’s official: Apple will support third-party payments for iPhone apps in the US. But that’s not as good as it sounds for developers or app buyers. Apps won’t get any…
Avi Wigderson receives 2023 ACM AM Turing Award
The ACM announced that it is awarding the 2023 ACM AM Turing Award to Avi Wigderson for his contributions to the field of theoretical computer science, and in particular for…
The Fitbit app gets a Material You redesign for sleep data
What you need to know Google is introducing a redesign of the sleep tracking view in the Fitbit app for iOS and Android. The new page shows a breakdown of…
iPhone apps abuse iOS push notifications to collect user data
A number of iOS apps use background processes that trigger push notifications to collect user data about devices, potentially allowing the creation of fingerprint profiles used for tracking. According to…