Apple is working on a 7-8" foldable for 2026-2027

Apple's first foldable device could arrive in 2026 or 2027, according to a new report from "industry sources" over in Korea. Its internal screen size would be around 7-8", and thus it could replace the iPad mini in Apple's portfolio according to some rumors. However, its specifications and characteristics haven't been finalized yet. Furthermore, Apple is testing a new generation iPad mini with an OLED screen, which wouldn't make much sense if it is to be quickly discontinued to make way for the foldable. Speaking of which, Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce OLED screens to...

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Realme 12+ shows up on TENAA, specs outed

Realme made the 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ official last month, but it seems like the 12 family is getting yet another member soon, at least in China. That's because the Realme 12+ has just been certified for sale in Realme's home country, by TENAA. As usual, this means we get a decent list of its specs. We don't, however, know which chipset will power it - for comparison, remember that the 12 Pro features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 while the Pro+ went with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Realme 12+ at TENAA So it might be another Qualcomm-made SoC, though it's unclear which. It will be paired...

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Circle to Search will be exclusive to Google and Samsung devices for a long time

With its announcement of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung also unveiled a myriad of AI features, one of which is Circle to Search. This was created in partnership with Google, and it was in fact also introduced by Google for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro the day after Samsung's event (and it's since started rolling out). If you were expecting Circle to Search to continue its rollout to other Android devices from other brands, it turns out you're in for a disappointment. According to Samsung itself, Circle to Search will remain exclusive to Google and Samsung devices...

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Google's Bard AI can now generate images

Today Google brought generative AI to Maps, but it also announced some new developments for Bard. The most important of those is that Bard can now use Gemini Pro, Google's latest multimodal AI model, in all the languages and territories where Bard is already available. Previously, Gemini Pro was brought into Bard only for English, giving it "more advanced understanding, reasoning, summarizing and coding abilities". Bard can also finally generate images. This is available in English "in most countries around the world" for free. The capability is powered by Google's newest Imagen 2...

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Google brings generative AI to Maps

Google's generative AI push continues, this time with Google Maps. The app has now been sprinkled with AI, but there's a catch - these new features are, for now, only rolling out to "select Local Guides" in the US. If you are one of those lucky people, you can now use generative AI in Maps to help with discovering places, whatever your specific needs may be. You just say what you're looking for in normal language, and Google's large-language models will analyze Maps' places database to give you an answer. Google says the Local Guides' "insights and valuable feedback"...

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Apple is the most admired company in the world for a 17th year in a row

Each year, Fortune makes a list of the most admirable companies in the world, and Apple gets the top spot for 17 years in a row. The complete list consists of 1,500 companies, 1,000 of which are US-based and 500 of them are non-US firms. All companies have at least $10 billion in revenue. Of all 1,500 companies, Fortune filtered out only the top earners and narrowed down the list to 680. About 3,700 executives, directors and analysts were then asked to rate each company on the list in various categories - investment value, quality of management, social responsibility, etc. Apple...

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There are already 600+ apps for the Apple Vision Pro, including Arcade games

Pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro are almost over – open sales begin on Friday. What apps will you be able to run if you are one of the 200,000 or so buyers? Apple says that you will have over 600 apps to choose from. Not Netflix or YouTube, but there is a Disney+ app where you can watch IMAX films in 2D and 3D, other titles in 4K and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. Max (nee HBO Max) is available, as is Apple’s own Apple TV+, which includes some 180° 8K 3D videos with Spatial Audio. Speaking of, if you have an MLS season pass for Apple TV+, you will be able to stream matches live....

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