BigTech
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Big Tech, also known as Big Four tech companies and Gang of Four, denotes some of the largest technology companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook and occasionally even Microsoft. These companies are assumed to be the most influential computer and software companies in the world because of their domination over the cyberspace during the 2010s.
Microsoft Ends Support for Its Cortana Voice Assistant on iOS and Android
Cortana's reminders, lists, and tasks also sync automatically with Microsoft To Do, a free download to your phone. The Cortana app has already been removed from the App Store and Google Play Store.
Pixel 6 to Be Powered by Custom Google-Made Chip
Google is developing its own processors codenamed Whitechapel, marking the line's transition to custom SoCs. Google's next flagship Pixel smartphone will receive Google's own GS101 processor.
Siri Will No Longer Default to a Female or Male Voice in iOS
Apple brought new people to work with voices and then ran them through its neural text-to-speech engine that sounds more natural, with better intonation and smoother transitions between different words.
Apple's WWDC 2021 Will Run From June 7 to 11 as an Online Event
Thanks to the online format of the event, the entire global developer community will have the opportunity to learn about new technologies, tools and frameworks, as well as about new ways of interacting with Apple engineers and designers.
Apple Loses Bid to Stop Swatch From Using Steve Jobs' Famous Cue
"One more thing" cue has been associated with Apple for 20 years. The American company thinks it's unfair that the Swiss watchmaker Swatch will now own the One More Thing trademark.
Apple Releases Security Updates Following Critical System Vulnerability
According to Apple, the vulnerability discovered by security researchers from Google Project Zero could be "actively exploited" by hackers. The bug was found in the WebKit browser engine, which is the basis of the Safari browser on all Apple devices.
Here's How Apple Allows Developers to Bypass Its App Store Rules
Apple responded to a complaint from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and said that developers and users can bypass App Store requirements by using web applications.
