Monthly Archives: May 2021

Apple expands self-driving car fleet, reduces number of test drivers

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) Apple has reportedly increased the number of self-driving cars it is testing on California roads, but has halved the number of drivers licensed to operate them.Credit: AppleInsiderAccording to data from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Apple currently has 68 self-driving test vehicles on the road. This marks the first increase in Apple’s fleet since August 2019….

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Android 12’s ‘Material You’ UI focuses on customizable colors

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Android 12 will provide users with a more personalized appearance as part of its new interface, with the “Material You” concept offering dynamic color selections as well as easier summoning of the Google Assistant.Marked as a fundamental change in how users can interact with their devices, Material You is a new user interface that effectively brings themes to Android.Rather than sticking to a single color palette or theme, colors used throughout the operating system and in apps can be altered in various ways. Changeable on a whim, the selections travel with the user via their Google account, and is applied to all connected devices and services….

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Google driving ‘password-free future’ with new privacy features

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) At Google I/O the company said it will be stepping up its privacy options in its apps and services including an option to delete your last search query, with an ultimate goal of eliminating user passwords.Google took a portion of its Google I/O keynote to tout its privacy credentials, including changes it is introducing to its products and services to improve user safety online.In 2019, Google added a feature to its accounts to limit how long it saves information about users, and to automatically delete it. During Tuesday’s keynote for Google I/O, the company said it has now made Auto-delete active by default for new accounts, and is currently operational for 2 billion accounts….

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