Today Google launched their version of a desktop searching tool for Windows XP/2000 computers. This Yahoo news article describes the new tool which has been under development at Google for about a year.
Readers will remember that Apple is launching its own version of an enhanced desktop search called Spotlight which will be bundled with the next major revision of Mac OS X (Tiger).
Enhanced desktop searching appears to be a focus for many companies in the coming months. eWeek reports that AOL will be launching their own version to compete with Microsoft's upcoming offerings. While Apple's version of this technology will not compete directly against the Google/AOL/Microsoft counterparts, it does allow Mac OS X to remain competitive with similar technologies becoming available for the Windows platform.
Update: Since publication, new information has come to light suggesting the images have been AI-manipulated and are not in fact iPhone 18 Pro chassis parts. The original article follows.
The color options Apple is reportedly planning for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have appeared online today in the form of images of chassis parts of unknown authenticity....
Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. Nearly a year later, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles, but that should change fairly soon.
In May 2025, Apple said many other vehicle brands planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
CarPlay Ultra...
Siri is getting a major overhaul in iOS 27, but Apple also has some big updates planned for apps like Camera, Photos, and Wallet. There are multiple new AI features in the works, plus some non-AI upgrades.
Camera
Apple is moving Visual Intelligence from the Camera Control button to the Camera app in iOS 27, according to Bloomberg. There will be a Siri mode that will be available alongside...
