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iOS 18 beta 6: All the new features and changes

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iOS 18 beta 6: All the changes
iOS 18 is another beta closer to release.
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Since WWDC24, Apple has released five developer beta builds of iOS 18 every two weeks. The company has now switched to a weekly beta release cycle. iOS 18 beta 6 is here, packing some minor changes as Apple focuses on squashing all the bugs.

You can find all the new features and minor enhancements in iOS 18 beta 6 below.

How to stop Siri from randomly activating all the damn time

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An Apple Watch with Siri Activated and the caption:
Siri always interrupts at the wrong time.
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As if Siri’s unhelpful answers were not irritating enough when you actually want them, Siri often interrupts a conversation, meeting or TV show when you haven’t asked for anything at all. The good news is you make it stop — if you know how to deactivate Siri on your Apple devices.

keep reading or watch our video.

MacBook Air vs. Surface Laptop 7: Time to ditch macOS for Windows?

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M3 MacBook Air vs. Surface Laptop 7
How does the Surface Laptop compare to the MacBook Air?
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In late 2020, the switch to Apple silicon introduced a major leap in the MacBook Air’s performance, efficiency and battery life. Almost four years later, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup is undergoing a similar transition.

The latest Surface Laptop 7 uses Qualcomm’s newest Arm-based Snapdragon chips, which bring a major leap in performance and efficiency. Do these upgrades make the Surface Laptop 7 better than the M3 MacBook Air?

Watch the massive Leagues Cup soccer tourney on MLS Season Pass

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Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass
Are you ready for some (international) football? Fans in more than 100 countries and regions can enjoy all the action of Leagues Cup — which begins on July 26 and includes 77 matches — with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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The sprawling North American Leagues Cup 2024 soccer tournament kicks off July 26 exclusively on MLS Season Pass through the Apple TV app, the iPhone giant said Thursday.

The second annual Leagues Cup is a monthlong tournament featuring all 47 clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Liga MX. So participating clubs come from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Eve Weather station adds support for Matter standard

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Eve Weather station adds Matter support
Versions of the Eve Weather station have you covered for HomeKit use, with or without a hub.
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A new version of the Eve Weather Connected Weather Station supports the Matter home-automation standard even as the company maintains a HomeKit-only version for those without a Matter hub, Eve Systems said Thursday. Eve Weather keeps you informed of conditions outside and can interact with HomeKit and other platforms to set automations. That could include adjusting the thermostat and turning on lights, or even telling Siri to do so.

Vision Pro users get scads of new immersive content

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New Immersive Video for Vision Pro
"Boundless" premieres with Hot Air Balloons,” transporting viewers to Cappadocia, Türkiye.
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Apple unveiled a slate of new Immersive Videos for Vision Pro in the form of series and films Thursday. So users of the AR/VR headset are in for some new audio-visual treats. And some are available now.

“Apple Immersive Video is a groundbreaking leap forward for storytelling, offering Apple Vision Pro users remarkable experiences with an unparalleled sense of realism and immersion,” said Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of Marketing Communications.

The 8 best iPhone shortcuts to get you started

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Best iPhone Shortcuts
If you don’t know where to start, here’s a taste of what’s possible.
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If you’ve never tried making your own Siri Shortcuts, I’ve compiled a short list of the best shortcuts for iPhone to introduce you. Shortcuts can quickly run automated actions on your phone (and on your iPad or Mac). They’re made using Apple’s Shortcuts app, where you can visually piece together actions offered by the apps installed on your device.

You can run a shortcut by asking Siri or by putting a widget on your iPhone’s Home Screen. Not a lot of people know this powerful feature exists — or what it can do for them. For eight examples of what you can do with shortcuts, keep reading or watch our video.

Save 45% on a wireless Samsung soundbar and subwoofer

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Samsung subwoofer
Save 45% on a wireless Samsung soundbar and subwoofer
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If you want to turn your living room into a home movie theater, just grab some popcorn, a soda and this wireless Samsung soundbar and subwoofer. There’s nothing like surround sound to make you fall in love during a rom-com or jump in surprise during a horror film.

Save 45% with this open-box deal on a Samsung soundbar. It’s new, with imperfect packaging, and you can get it for just $109.99 (regularly $199.99).

iPadOS 18 brings bevy of AI and Home Screen improvements

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Highlights of iPadOS 18: Home Screen customization and Math Notes
Two highlights of iPadOS 18 are new Home Screen customization options and Math Notes.
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Apple Let Loose Event:iPadOS 18 includes many long-requested features, including greater Home Screen personalization options and a Calculator app, at long last. But it’s the many new AI-related enhancements that really stand out.

“Our most versatile device is becoming even more powerful and intelligent than ever with iPadOS 18,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s SVP of Software Engineering. “With fun new ways to personalize the Home Screen, a redesigned Photos experience, major updates to the Notes app, the addition of Calculator with Math Notes, and the groundbreaking introduction of Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18 brings incredible new features designed for the unique capabilities of iPad, making it even easier for users to get tasks done.”