Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff
How Apple Uses Deep Learning to Fix Siri’s Robotic Voice
Publishing a new round of papers on its machine learning journal, Apple showed off how its AI technology has improved the voice of its Siri digital assistant.
Samsung Confirms Smart Speaker Plans to Rival Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo
A Samsung executive today confirmed that the company is indeed developing its own smart connected speaker, similar to Google Home and the Amazon Echo family of devices.
iOS Includes Support to Show Mac App Previews in App Store
Have you ever tapped a Mac App Store link while browsing in Safari on your iPad and gotten a useless page that tells you the app is only available on the Mac? If you click on a Mac App Store link in iOS 11, it will now take you to an actual App Store entry...
Facebook App Now Lets Users Take 360-Degree Photos
The Facebook app will allow users to capture 360-degree photos without the need for a third-party app or camera.
Uber Testing Self-Driving Vehicles in Toronto
Ride-sharing giant Uber has officially obtained a permit to test a pair of its self-driving vehicles in Ontario, although they won't necessarily be driver-less.
Apple Puts the Brakes on its Self-Driving Car Ambitions
Apple had been working on its plans to build an autonomous vehicle by itself, however, the company has now shifted its focus more towards building the software and the underlying technology for the vehicle.
For Apple Park’s Sunnyvale, California Neighbors, Life Has Been a ‘Constant Hell’
Despite its modern look, amenities and futuristic building shape, Apple's new Apple Park headquarters is not only disliked among some employees — it's also hated by some neighbors in the surrounding area.
New Brunswick Police Will Now Catch You Texting and Driving from a Bus
Police in New Brunswick have launched a pilot project onboard a bus to spot texting and driving.
LinkedIn Adds Support For Video Uploads on iOS and Android
LinkedIn has started rolling out its video uploading feature on iOS and Android.
Apple’s “Follow and Perfect” Formula in Developing the New iPhone
The company has been known to utilize technologies and features that, while its rivals have not used so well, have eventually been adopted on a widespread level.
Samsung’s Bixby Now Available in Over 200 Countries, Including Canada
Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby finally supports voice globally, with the South Korean giant rolling out the update in over 200 countries around the world, including Canada.
Siri Co-Founder Tom Gruber Gives TED Talk on ‘Humanistic AI’
Earlier this year in April, Apple product designer and Siri co-founder Tom Gruber gave a TED Talk, during which he spoke about his vision of the future of computers and artificial intelligence.