Apple drops Bing search in Siri and Spotlight in favour of Google

Bing is no longer the default search service used by Siri on iOS and Spotlight in macOS. Apple has moved to Google search as the go-to service.

"Switching to Google as the web search provider for Siri, Search within iOS and Spotlight on Mac will allow these services to have a consistent web search experience with the default in Safari,” Apple told TechCrunch in a statement.

This means that if Siri does not have the answer to a user's query, then the system with just pull up Google results. 

Investment firm Bernstein estimates Google currently pays Apple around $3bn for this deal, based on the fact Google paid around $1bn for the same deal in 2014 according to The Telegraph.

Source: TechCrunch

macOS High Sierra now available as a free upgrade

Apple is releasing macOS High Sierra, the latest version of its desktop and notebook operating system. An update to macOS Sierra, High Sierra brings various new features, most notable of which is an entirely new file system.

macOS High Sierra introduces the Apple File System (APFS) which speeds up common processes like file transfers and copying as well as brings increased reliability and security while also taking up less space than previous file system protocols.

macOS High Sierra brings improved video coding with (HEVC), improved support for machile learning and AR/VR implementation as well as Virtual Reality support. High Sierra also brings an updated Photos app, more security focused version of Safari which can now halt video ads from autoplaying (a big annoyance for users) and it also features Intelligent Tracking Prevention to safeguard what information it passes on to websites. macOS High Sierra is available today via Software Update on supported Macs. Which are the following

2009 or newer MacBook, 2009 or newer iMac, 2010 or newer MacBook Pro, 2010 or newer MacBook Air, 2010 or newer Mac mini and 2010 or newer Mac Pro.

Review: Nomad leather case for iPhone 8 Plus

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the best things about the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is that they can use cases from last year's model. This means that unlike newer models with entirely new designs, consumers don't have to wait around for the new cases to come in.

I've actually been using the Nomad leather case with my iPhone 7 Plus and while I dound the fit wasn't as good as the Apple leather case, it did grow on me for a number of reasons. I like the unusual dark blue colour and love the feel of the Horween leather, which is seasoned leather that's used for leather straps and wallets and wears nicely through time.

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Anki Overdrive Fast & Furious Edition arriving in Canada on September 24

Anki, has a surprise for Fast & Furious fans. Anki Overdrive, which combines actual slot cars, a track, the power of mixed reality and solid gameplay now features the Anki OVERDRIVE: Fast & Furious Edition. Arriving in the U.S. and Canada on Sept. 24.

Blending the most thrilling elements of Anki’s hit battle-racing game – an unprecedented level of customization and interaction in a physical game, driven by powerful A.I. – with the adrenaline-fueled world of Fast & Furious.  Not only can you race cars in an intense and action-packed setting, complete with voice overs from Fast & Future characters, you also get to use various weapons and add-ons to take out the competition.

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