Google’s best new AI feature is just a really good to-do list
Google’s big I/O event came and went last week, stuffed to the gills with new AI announcements and functionality. Most of it left me cold. But one — and only one — of those Gemini…
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Apple teased an iOS 27 feature so exciting, I need it right now
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple unveiled a new Voice Control feature powered by Apple Intelligence that allows natural voice commands like “tap the orange folder” instead of rigid commands. Macworld reports…
Upcoming iPhone feature could kick in the moment your phone is swiped
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple is developing an anti-snatching security feature for iPhones that automatically locks devices when theft is detected. The feature uses the iPhone’s accelerometer and…
Google is turning the brain dump into a productivity feature
We’ve all been in this situation: You know what you want to say, but you’re too mentally exhausted, distracted, or confused to actually say it. Google’s new conversational AI, Docs Live, wants to help. The…
Microsoft’s boring Surface laptop update has one feature I actually want
Microsoft announced new Surface for Business laptops and tablets on Tuesday. Sadly, you already know what to expect: three new Surface Laptops, in 13- and 15-inch display sizes, and a new Surface Pro tablet, too.…
Google launches new Android security feature to help uncover spyware attacks
Google is rolling out a new opt-in feature in Android that aims to help security researchers investigate spyware attacks. The feature is called “Intrusion Logging” and is part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which Google…
iOS 27 tipped to get new ‘Create a Pass’ feature in Wallet
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that iOS 27 will introduce a new ‘Create a Pass’ feature for Apple Wallet, allowing users to digitize physical tickets and membership cards. Users can…
The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC
Antivirus software is so much more than it used to be. In addition to blocking viruses, malware, and nasty tricks like phishing, today’s security suites also include tools that don’t just protect your local files,…
Windows 11’s ‘Feature Flags’ let Insiders skip the update lottery
If you want to test new updates for Windows 11, you can join the Windows Insider Program, but until now Microsoft has used a lottery system (aka a staggered rollout called Controlled Feature Rollout) to…
March’s optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature
Microsoft has begun rolling out KB5079391. This optional update adds a number of small but useful new features to Windows 11. Among other things, it allows Smart App Control (SAC) to be activated or deactivated…