Siri unlocks a new dimension of functionality in iOS 10, allowing third-party apps to integrate inline into the Siri voice assistant experience. Any developer integration expands utility of Siri dramatically but it’s important to note the limitations of the system Apple announced. For iOS 10.0, the Siri API will only work with six kinds of application: ride booking…
Apple was today granted a patent for what it describes as a ‘consumer electronic product [which] includes at least a transparent housing and a flexible display.’ The accompanying drawings show a device which has a display which completely wraps around the device – covering front, rear and sides – with only tiny bezels at the top and…
via Apple granted patent for iPhone with 360-degree wraparound curved display — 9to5Mac
Yesterday Apple released developer betas of iOS 10 and macOS 10.12 Sierra with loads of new features, but you may want to hold off until the official release in the fall or at least the public beta release in July as the first few builds also include loads of bugs. Decreases in speed, much worse battery…
via Download iOS 10 and macOS 10.12 Sierra wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — 9to5Mac
One of the games showcased during last night’s PlayStation conference which is also coming to the Wii U is the long-awaited Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As you would expect the game goes on the events which took place during the immensely popular Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but the humorous LEGO team have put […]
via Check Out The Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer — My Nintendo News
Reactions to yesterday’s keynote have, as usual, been mixed – but there has been a distinctly disappointed note to much of it. In particular, those not following the rumors as closely as 9to5Mac readers have expressed frustration at the lack of hardware announcements. One Reddit thread along these lines was at 1550 comments and counting at the time of writing.…
via Opinion: Despite lack of hardware and surprises, yesterday’s keynote didn’t disappoint — 9to5Mac
iOS 10 has a lot of small features dotted around, beyond the headline changes announced on stage yesterday. One of these changes is exclusive to the big 12.9 inch iPad Pro and will no doubt please its user base: Apple has added three-pane views to Notes and Mail to better take advantage of the larger canvas. This…
via iOS 10 adds three-pane appearance for Mail and Notes on iPad Pro 12.9 inch — 9to5Mac
A University of Pittsburgh researcher accidentally infected herself with the Zika virus. While conducting a lab experiment with the virus on May 23, the researcher pricked herself with a needle. Nine days later, she started experiencing symptoms, including a fever. She later tested positive for Zika, CNN reports. Since then, her symptoms have resolved, the…
via Researcher Accidentally Infects Herself With Zika Virus — TIME
Light pollution prevents a third of the world’s population from seeing the Milky Way from their homes, according to new research. Researchers behind the study, published in the journal Science Advances, found that 60% of Europeans and nearly 80% of North Americans cannot see the Milky Way. Light pollution, most common in densely populated urban…
via One-Third of the World’s Population Can’t See the Milky Way Thanks to Light Pollution — TIME
Climate change contributed significantly to the likelihood of the flooding that inundated Paris and other European cities at the end of last month, according to a new analysis. The research, conducted by scientists in the World Weather Attribution (WWA) partnership, found that the likelihood of a three-day extreme rainfall event had increased by 90% along…
via Climate Change Played a Role in Paris Floods, Report Says — TIME
When it comes to exercise, for most people the question isn’t whether you should do it, but how much activity you need to improve your health. In the latest study published by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers take a closer look at how jobs…
via Why Your Job Affects How Much You Exercise — TIME
