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Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help
TechnologyThe GuardianTimes of India12d ago2 sources

Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help

Apple’s feature, which connects phone to satellite, helped first responders find survivors as they waited under tarp California’s deadliest avalanche killed at least eight people in a ski group near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday. The six survivors used the iPhone’s emergency SOS feature to help first responders find them as they waited under a tarp and discovered some of the bodies, according to the Nevada county sheriff. Apple’s feature, introduced in 2022, allows users to text law enforcement, even if there’s no cell service or wifi by connecting the phone to a satellite. First responders reached the skiers’ location and learned of the six survivors based on conversations held through the feature, Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a press conference on Wednesday. Continue reading...

TechnologyReuters1d ago

Apple Launches iPhone 17e

Apple has launched a new model, the iPhone 17e, priced at $599, which features an increased base storage capacity of 256 gigabytes.

BH Telecom Offers iPhone 15
Technologyklix-ba5d ago

BH Telecom Offers iPhone 15

BH Telecom, an Apple Authorised Reseller, is now offering the iPhone 15 (128 GB) smartphone, available also with the Extra Premium package.

Apple CEO teases big week ahead: iPhone 17e, new MacBook and iPad launch expected
TechnologyTimes of India5d ago

Apple CEO teases big week ahead: iPhone 17e, new MacBook and iPad launch expected

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a "big week ahead," with product announcements starting Monday, March 2. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e, a budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, an M4 iPad Air, and an entry-level iPad with A18. The launches lead up to a hands-on "Apple Experience" event on March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai.

There's a lot at stake for the tech giants betting big on wearables
TechnologywsjBusiness InsiderTimes of India13d ago3 sources

There's a lot at stake for the tech giants betting big on wearables

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. AI's next target? Helping you kick your phone addiction. AI devices are a top priority for Big Tech companies that view it as the future of how humans and AI interact, writes BI's Amanda Hoover. You've likely heard of this hardware before, which acts as a sort of AI sidekick for your life. From the Rabbit R1 and Humane to Friend, the names are different, but the stories are the same: big expectations, difficult execution. Amanda's story covers how it's not just upstarts looking to shake things up. Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and OpenAI are working on their own solutions. It's an uphill battle considering how addicted most of us are to our phones. However, the push for phone-free lifestyles, especially among Gen Z, does create an opening. These tech giants also don't have much of a choice. Apple, for example, has largely sat out the AI wars, saving a ton of money on model development. That only works if the iPhone remains a key distribution channel for the AI it's skipping out on developing. Meta's business is also heavily reliant on smartphone usage. (How often do you check Instagram on your desktop computer? Do you even have a desktop computer?) If user behavior around phones changes in a meaningful way, you can bet Meta wants to be ahead of it. AI devices also give companies a front-row seat to your life. You could argue that's already the case with these AI chatbots. I'd argue the relationship between you and your chatbot of choice is still mostly transactional. You have a question/problem/thought; the chatbot has an answer (hopefully). The relationship with AI wearables is more fluid. It's always listening, learning, and collecting. The pitch is that makes it a better copilot. Understanding your habits means it can figure out the best way to serve you. That's putting a lot of faith, and your personal data, into an AI device, though Many executives I've spoken to have said this is the future. Truly leveraging AI is about incorporating it into your daily routine, not treating it as a one-off for specific problems. The irony is that strategy has the potential to make AI even more addictive than the smartphones it's trying to replace. But maybe that's the point. Read the original article on Business Insider

Latest Smartphone Reviews: Innovations and Design Trends
TechnologyThe Guardian28d ago

Latest Smartphone Reviews: Innovations and Design Trends

A collection of reviews for new smartphones, including the repairable Fairphone 6, Google's foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Apple's ultra-slim iPhone Air and redesigned iPhone 17 Pro, showcasing advancements in design, features, and sustainability.