iOS 18 is expected to be an "ambitious and compelling" update‚ according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While we heard about some details regarding this new operating system‚ including a big push into AI‚ MacRumors has received a screenshot that might reveal a big design change coming with iOS 18 with visionOS-like inspiration. According to the publication‚ an anonymous source sent them a screenshot of the new Camera app. Although the appearance is very similar‚ it has a visionOS-like inspired theme. What made MacRumors publish this possible leak is another report from the Israeli website The Verified that claimed iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 would feature design elements inspired by visionOS. These design elements include a high level of depth translucency with glass-like buttons and reflective edges. The report also said Apple plans to redesign other system menus and built-in apps‚ such as Safari. https://x.com/MacRumors/status/1775181274086527402?s=20 Since tvOS 17.2 already added a translucent navigation bar for the Apple TV app‚ it's possible that Apple wants to bring a more consistent design across its different operating systems. Still‚ this might not happen. If you remember the macOS Big Sur redesign‚ users thought Apple would add a similar language to iOS with future software updates‚ but it never happened. That said‚ iOS 18 might have a big design change but it might not look like visionOS. In one of his Power On newsletters‚ Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said Apple would revamp the iPhone Home Screen with iOS 18.  According to the journalist‚ Cupertino will bring a long-requested feature: The ability for users to rearrange apps and widgets whenever they want. With that‚ free spaces will be part of the Home Screen‚ just like Android users can choose to place an app or widget wherever they want. An immediate benefit of such freedom is enjoying the wallpaper better. You’ll be able to move the apps around it so you can see the best parts of your favorite images.  BGR will keep following the latest rumors about iOS 18‚ and we'll let you know once we learn more about its design changes and other features. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Release date‚ AI‚ supported iPhones‚ and everything we know The post Major iOS 18 design leak shows visionOS-inspired UI changes coming to iPhone appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for April 2024 Today’s deals: $4 smart plugs‚ HP laptops‚ Duracell batteries‚ $23 Echo Pop‚ Under Armour sale‚ more Dreo ChefMaker was a game-changer in my kitchen – find out why I’m obsessed Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more

OpenAI announced this week that you can use ChatGPT without registering an account. Normally‚ I'd applaud functionality that promotes user privacy. The ability to use a generative AI service‚ or any other web service‚ without creating an account is essential. But after using ChatGPT for so long‚ I think it's so much better if you get an account. I'm not talking about going for the premium ChatGPT Plus experience‚ which costs $20 per month and which I happen to subscribe to. I'm talking about the basic ChatGPT account that offers access to the free OpenAI generative AI model. I've come to appreciate using the service with an account‚ and I'll tell you why. Continue reading... The post 6 reasons ChatGPT is way better with an account appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple deals for March 2024 Today’s deals: Leftover Amazon Big Spring Sale deals‚ $349 iPad 10‚ free Samsung TV‚ LG laptops‚ more Today’s deals: $19 AirTags‚ solar eclipse glasses‚ $199 AirPods Pro 2‚ Keurig coffee makers‚ more Today’s deals: $170 Roomba‚ LG OLED TVs‚ $498 Apple Watch Ultra‚ $14 Govee LED light strip‚ more

Almost seven months after its last update‚ Apple is bringing version 14.0 to the iWork suite‚ adding new features for Pages‚ Keynote‚ and Numbers. iPhone‚ iPad‚ and Mac users can take advantage of the new functions‚ although there's a focus on the iPad – could that be a hint that a new OLED iPad Pro is coming? These new features of the iWork suite focus on collaboration‚ file support improvement‚ and new shortcuts for the iPad keyboard. Here's what you get once you update to version 14.0. Pages On iPad‚ press and hold the Command key on a connected keyboard to select noncontiguous words‚ sentences‚ or paragraphs using a trackpad or mouse Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative document for the first time Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad Additional stability and performance improvements Keynote Add a new look to your slides with the Dynamic Colour‚ Minimalist Light‚ and Minimalist Dark themes Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative presentation for the first time Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad On iPad‚ press and hold the Command key on a connected keyboard to select noncontiguous words‚ sentences‚ or paragraphs using a trackpad or mouse Improved compatibility for slide transitions when importing and exporting Microsoft PowerPoint files Additional stability and performance improvements Numbers Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative spreadsheet for the first time Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad On iPad‚ press and hold the Command key on a connected keyboard to select noncontiguous words‚ sentences‚ or paragraphs using a trackpad or mouse Additional stability and performance improvements BGR will let you know if we discover anything else with this iWork suite update. Don't Miss: iPad Pro 2024: Release date‚ OLED‚ price‚ features‚ &; everything we know The post Apple issues major iWork update with new iPad features ahead of OLED iPad Pro release appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for April 2024 Today’s deals: $19 AirTags‚ solar eclipse glasses‚ $199 AirPods Pro 2‚ Keurig coffee makers‚ more Best Apple deals for March 2024 Amazon Big Spring Sale: 150+ best deals on Wednesday

Microsoft's heavy investment in artificial intelligence continues with the arrival of an AI-powered chatbot for Xbox. Unlike ChatGPT or Gemini‚ the Xbox chatbot won't tell you about the world or write code for you. Instead‚ it will be a tool to automate support tasks. The Verge reports that the chatbot is part of a larger effort to inject more AI into Xbox platforms and services. The report also claims that the Xbox chatbot will take the form of an “embodied AI character” that animates as it responds to a user's inquiry. Microsoft promptly confirmed the site's scoop. Haiyan Zhang‚ the General Manager of Gaming AI at Microsoft Gaming‚ released this statement: “We are testing an Xbox Support Virtual Agent‚ an internal prototype of an animated character that can query Xbox Support topics with voice or text. The prototype makes it easier and quicker for players to get help with support topics using natural language‚ taking information from existing Xbox Support pages.” In recent days‚ Microsoft has given more users access to the Xbox Support Virtual Agent‚ but it's still not clear if or when it will roll out to the public. The Verge also explained how the chatbot works. First‚ it asks you a question: “How can I help you today?” The user can then ask the chatbot a wide variety of support questions‚ from how to fix a broken Xbox to helping process a refund for a game. This isn't nearly as exciting as a conversational chatbot‚ but at least it serves a purpose. When I have an issue that requires a support agent‚ I skip through the automated prompts as quickly as possible to reach a real human because I'll never get an answer to my question otherwise. If an AI chatbot is able to contextually answer my question rather than simply spitting out text from a support document‚ it could save me valuable time. Don't Miss: All-digital Xbox Series X looks surprisingly familiar in leaked photos The post Microsoft is testing an Xbox AI chatbot that actually sounds useful appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Leftover Amazon Big Spring Sale deals‚ $349 iPad 10‚ free Samsung TV‚ LG laptops‚ more Dreo ChefMaker was a game-changer in my kitchen – find out why I’m obsessed Today’s deals: $19 AirTags‚ solar eclipse glasses‚ $199 AirPods Pro 2‚ Keurig coffee makers‚ more Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more

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