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Gemini AI May Bring Conversational Navigation to Google Maps on CarPlay
technology14 days ago

Gemini AI May Bring Conversational Navigation to Google Maps on CarPlay

Google Maps for CarPlay could soon support Google's Gemini AI, adding an 'Ask Maps' feature that lets CarPlay users ask contextual questions about destinations. The integration appears in app code and would require users to accept new Terms of Service on iPhone; Gemini is already available on iPhone Google Maps but not yet on CarPlay. Apple’s iOS 26.4 allows third-party voice AIs on CarPlay, suggesting a rollout could happen soon, alongside other CarPlay AI options like ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity.

via MacRumors|
#ai#carplay#gemini
iOS 26.4 quietly adds a concert finder in Apple Music
technology2 months ago

iOS 26.4 quietly adds a concert finder in Apple Music

A new iOS 26.4 enhancement in Apple Music surfaces upcoming concerts for artists you listen to, showing them on artist pages and in the Search tab with Get Tickets links, making it easier to discover and buy tickets without extra searching. The feature blends into everyday usage and reflects passive discovery already common in music apps, helping users catch gigs they’d otherwise miss.

via Tom's Guide|
#apple#apple-music#concerts
Apple's iOS 26.4 adds eight new emojis and smarter Music features
technology2 months ago

Apple's iOS 26.4 adds eight new emojis and smarter Music features

Apple's iOS 26.4 update for iPhone and iPad adds eight new emojis (including a distorted-face, Sasquatch, and orca) and brings music-focused enhancements — Playlist Playground and Concerts in Apple Music, plus offline music recognition — along with accessibility tweaks, reminders improvements, a Freeform upgrade, and general bug fixes and security improvements.

via USA Today|
#apple-inc#apple-music#emojis
iOS 26.4 Brings Ambient Music Widget and Voice Chatbots to CarPlay
technology2 months ago

iOS 26.4 Brings Ambient Music Widget and Voice Chatbots to CarPlay

iOS 26.4 for iPhone adds two CarPlay features: an Ambient Music widget on the dashboard and support for voice-based chatbot apps (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude). Users can update via Settings > General > Software Update and add the Ambient Music widget in CarPlay settings; Siri remains available, and expect potential future CarPlay integration for new Siri features.

via MacRumors|
#ambient-music#carplay#chatbots
Apple Rolls Out Release Candidate for iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With Music and Podcasts Upgrades
technology2 months ago

Apple Rolls Out Release Candidate for iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With Music and Podcasts Upgrades

Apple seeded release candidates for iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to developers and public beta testers; the RC is the final public build unless bugs are found. New features include Playlist Playground and Concerts Near You in Apple Music, redesigned album art for playlists/albums, native video podcasts in Apple Podcasts, new emojis, Stolen Device Protection enabled by default, an ambient music widget, and new bedtime metrics in Sleep; updates can be downloaded via Settings > General > Software Update.

via MacRumors|
#apple-music#apple-podcasts#ios-264
AirPods Max 2 Launch Tied to iOS 26.4 Rollout in Early April
technology2 months ago

AirPods Max 2 Launch Tied to iOS 26.4 Rollout in Early April

Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, with several new features (Live Translation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Siri wake word, Voice Isolation, and new Digital Crown controls) requiring iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4; the headphones will launch in early April with preorders starting March 25, and iOS 26.4 is expected to roll out by the first week of April, potentially even by end of March, with a release candidate possibly arriving soon.

via MacRumors|
#airpods-max-2#early-april-launch#ios-264
Eight fresh emojis head to Apple devices with iOS 26.4
technology2 months ago

Eight fresh emojis head to Apple devices with iOS 26.4

USA TODAY reports Apple will add eight new emojis with the iOS 26.4 update (ballet dancers in multiple skin tones, a distorted face, a fight cloud, a Sasquatch-like hairy creature, a landslide, an orca, a trombone and a treasure chest). These emojis were approved by the Unicode Consortium as part of Unicode 17.0 in 2025, and will rollout across devices in spring 2026; beta testers can already access them via the Apple Beta Software Program, with wider availability following an official release date.

via USA Today|
#apple#ballet-dancers#emojis
iOS 26.4 Rolls Out with New App Tweaks, UK Age Check, and Performance Gains
technology2 months ago

iOS 26.4 Rolls Out with New App Tweaks, UK Age Check, and Performance Gains

iOS 26.4 is in its second beta with a public rollout expected by March 30, 2026. It adds notable updates across core apps (Phone adds missed-call location; Shortcuts gets a flip-phone glyph; Music allows dynamic playlist covers and SharePlay QR sharing; Podcasts adds a sleep-timer glyph and better video podcast support; TV app expands subtitle customization) and introduces a region-specific age verification for the UK. Performance improves with benchmark scores of single-core 3,783 and multi-core 9,846, but there is a small dip in batttery life. Apple will continue weekly betas toward the final release, setting the stage for iOS 27 at WWDC in June. Upgrading offers new features and speed, but users prioritizing stability may prefer waiting for the final release due to the battery trade-off.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#beta#ios-264
CarPlay Welcomes AI Chatbots in iOS 26.4 (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
technology3 months ago

CarPlay Welcomes AI Chatbots in iOS 26.4 (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

iOS 26.4 adds CarPlay support for third‑party AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) with a new voice-control screen for voice-based conversations. Apps must have a CarPlay entitlement and be updated to support the screen; users can interact hands‑free but cannot control vehicle or iPhone functions, and there’s no wake word. The feature is in beta and expected to launch in spring.

via MacRumors|
#ai-chatbots#carplay#chatgpt