Google today announced that it is opening up access to Search Labs, allowing testers to try out its new Search Generative Experience. The AI-powered Search option is limited to those who have signed up to be a part of Google Labs, with Google letting in a small number of people who have joined the Google Labs Waitlist. AI for search is a feature that Google announced during its I/O developer conference earlier in May. Google says that AI Search is designed to "take some of the work out of searching," which can make it easier for users to understand new topics, uncover different viewpoints, and "get things done more easily." Google suggests that AI search can break down complicated searches…

Mimestream, the Gmail client for macOS founded by former Apple Mail engineer Neil Jhaveri, this week ended more than two years of beta development with the official release of Mimestream 1.0. As a native app written in Swift and designed with AppKit and SwiftUI for a clean, stock appearance, Mimestream's UI will be familiar to many Apple Mail users, but the app is exclusively for accessing Gmail (support for other services is being considered). Mimestream uses the Gmail API rather than a standard IMAP connection to support features like categorized inboxes, aliases and signatures, server-side filters, templates, labels, vacation responses, mentions, undo send, archive, and more. Support for multiple Gmail accounts is included with a unified inbox, and the app…

Drivers may soon have another brand to consider when shopping for cars that support Apple’s Car Key feature as Mercedes-Benz appears to be ready to launch support. You can use your car key on your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your car. The way that you use your key and the features available depend on the model of your car. Contact the manufacturer or your dealership to find out what features your key supports. When you add your car key to the Wallet app, Express Mode is turned on automatically. Express Mode allows you to use your car key without unlocking your device, or authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Zac Hall for…

WWDC 2023 will start on June 5 with a special opening keynote. At the event, the company will announce the next major updates to its operating systems, which includes iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14. But in addition to new software, Apple is also rumored to announce its long-awaited mixed reality headset at the event. To back up these rumors, the company has invited several experts in virtual reality (VR) technology to the event. more… The post Apple invites VR experts to WWDC 2023 as company is expected to announce its new headset appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple on Tuesday unveiled the lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), including the timing of the keynote and Platforms State of the Union presentations, and shared more information with developers about what they’ll learn and experience. Free for all developers, WWDC23 will take place in an online format from June 5 through 9, with an opportunity for developers and students to celebrate in person at a special experience at Apple Park on opening day. The packed week of events and activities will help developers learn about the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Throughout the week, developers will be able to connect directly with Apple engineers and experts through one-on-one labs…

Apple has sent out official invitations to select media to watch its prepared WWDC 2023 keynote video at the company’s Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California. The keynote is set to take place at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on June 5th. Of course, the same video will also be streamed live at the same time for everyone else to watch online. The WWDC keynote is the opening event of Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. It typically includes a number of software announcements, such as new updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more. This year, the headline rumored announcement is the unveiling of Apple’s augmented reality headset. This long-awaited device, which Apple has not officially acknowledged, marks the…