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Apple’s First AI Features in iOS 18 Reportedly Won’t Use Cloud Servers

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Post date April 14, 2024
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Apple’s first set of new AI features planned for iOS 18 will not rely on cloud servers at all, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

iOS 18 Siri Integrated Feature
“As the world awaits Apple’s big AI unveiling on June 10, it looks like the initial wave of features will work entirely on device,” said Gurman, in the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter today. “That means there’s no cloud processing component to the company’s large language model, the software that powers the new capabilities.”

Apple will probably still offer some cloud-based AI features powered by Google’s Gemini or another provider, according to Gurman. Apple has reportedly held discussions with companies such as Google, OpenAI, and China’s Baidu about potential generative AI partnerships. iOS 18 is not expected to include Apple’s own ChatGPT-like chatbot, but it is unclear if Gemini or other chatbot will be directly integrated into iOS 18.

It is possible that Apple could offer some of its own cloud-based generative AI features in the future, as Apple supply chain analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu have said that the company is actively purchasing AI servers.

iOS 18 is rumored to have new generative AI features for the iPhone’s Spotlight search tool, Siri, Safari, Shortcuts, Apple Music, Messages, Health, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and more. Gurman previously reported that generative AI will improve Siri’s ability to answer more complex questions, and allow the Messages app to auto-complete sentences.

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 18 and other software updates at its annual developers conference WWDC, which runs from June 10 through June 14.

Samsung confirms older phones won’t get Super HDR with One UI 6.1

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Post date April 2, 2024
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Samsung introduced Super HDR with the Galaxy S24. It is a new feature in which images and videos shot on the Galaxy S24 are captured in the new Super HDR format (based on Google’s Ultra HDR format). People hoped the feature would trickle down to older high-end phones with the One UI 6.1 update, but it doesn’t look like it’s happening.

Super HDR is not coming to older Galaxy phones

While most AI and Generative AI features from the Galaxy S24 were released to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series with the One UI 6.1 update, the Super HDR was missing after the update. When people asked about the possibility of the Super HDR feature coming to older Galaxy phones with a future software update, Samsung’s forum moderator confirmed the feature will be limited to the Galaxy S24.

This feature won’t come to older Galaxy phones even if they have high-end cameras and OLED screens with HDR. Apparently, the Super HDR feature needs to be supported by the processor and the screen.

We think the processors used inside the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5 can support Super HDR, as even mid-range phones like Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 support that feature. However, to bring that feature to existing phones, Samsung might have to make significant changes to the camera processing pipeline. Hence, the company might not be willing to make such huge changes to older phones.

What is Super HDR and why is it beneficial?

Google introduced the Ultra HDR feature with Android 14, and Samsung used that feature to build Super HDR. With this feature, images and videos are captured in Super HDR format. Those files can be viewed in HDR on the phone’s display (in the Gallery app) and can also be shared in the Super HDR format on social media websites (like Instagram).

Thanks to its HDR nature, scenes have deeper colors and a wider dynamic range. This brings more immersiveness when you’re watching HDR images and videos on an HDR-capable screen.

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Google broke this great camera feature with the Pixel 8 Pro, and it probably won’t ever fix it

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 31, 2024
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I’ve been a long-time fan of Pixel phones, but Google made a major change to the camera experience on the latest Pixel 8 Pro that effectively broke one of its most convenient features; and while I’ve patiently waited for a fix, it looks like Google has committed to leaving users in the lurch, rather than undoing its mistake.

I’ve reviewed at least one entry of every generation of the best Pixel phones since Google debuted the series back in 2016, and the camera is what keeps me coming back; so much so that I’ve mainlined one of Google’s smartphones since the Pixel 4 XL. My experience with the Pixel 8 Pro, however, is soured every time a simple camera UI tweak that Google has made stops me from getting the shot I want.

The Pixel 7 Pro has proven to be one of the company’s most capable phones yet, and while the jump to the Pixel 8 Pro brought better performance, an aesthetic refinement, more AI functionality and more impressive imaging hardware, I wasn’t enamored with the camera experience compared to that of its predecessor right out the gate.

If it ain’t broke… break it?

This is partly down to the revised image processing pipeline, which produces distinctly different images compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. This may be a result of the Pixel imaging team having to adjust to the 8 Pro’s new sensor hardware – but that doesn’t absolve them of the newest model’s added ‘Pro Controls’, which consolidate management over ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance, shadows, and brightness.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro camera UI

The Pixel 7 Pro’s manual control layout (left) and the Pixel 8 Pro’s Pro Controls (right) (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)

While bringing this functionality under a single menu might seem like a refinement between generations, the move actually results in more steps being required when it comes to the critical moment of capture. With the Pixel 7 Pro, a tap on your subject while framing up was all it took to bring up sliders for white balance, shadows, and brightness; you could then adjust each value on the fly from within the viewfinder, instantly.

By incorporating these adjustments into the Pro Controls along the bottom of the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera UI, the new layout requires more taps and swipes, not to mention the need to switch in and out of each slider individually. If all you’re trying to shoot is a static landscape this change doesn’t really matter all that much, but for those occasions when you have only a few fleeting moments to grab your shot – most likely of a moving subject – forget it.

Google bills the Pixel 8 Pro’s Pro Controls as a premium upgrade, but those who were familiar with the Pixel 7 Pro’s interface will likely consider the change anything but that. To add to the sting, in the pursuit of consistency across generations the subsequent Android 14 update to the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera app has hidden those white balance, shadows, and brightness sliders under a similar UI change (ISO, focus and shutter speed controls aren’t available on the 7 Pro), meaning that now nobody can enjoy what was one of the best features of the recent Pixel camera experience.

More unhappy customers

While it might seem like I’m blowing this seemingly small change out of proportion, a quick scout around online brings up numerous testimonies that echo my sentiment; change for change’s sake is the wrong way to implement an upgrade, especially if it’s at the user’s expense.

Android Authority‘s Rita El Khoury appears to have similar feelings, while numerous users on the r/GooglePixel subreddit have also noted Google’s bad call here. Original poster andrewhahalee said, “now you need 4 taps to turn on manual mode, scroll the bottom, tap the option and then adjust,” while user 465468 said, “Major step in the wrong direction…I think it’s a damn shame and really can’t understand how they would come up with that change.”

As such, while both the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro remain among some of the best camera phones available right now, it would appear that it’s not competitors Pixel photography fans need to be aware of – it’s Google.

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This is what a single 256GB DDR5 memory module looks like — but you won’t be able to fit this Micron RAM in your desktop or laptop and it will almost certainly cost more than $10,000 if you can buy it

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Micron has showcased its colossal 256GB DDR5-8800 MCRDIMM memory modules at the recent Nvidia GTC 2024 conference.

The high-capacity, double-height, 20-watt modules are tailored for next-generation AI servers, such as those based on Intel‘s Xeon Scalable ‘Granite Rapid’ processors which require substantial memory for training.

Tom’s Hardware, which got to see the memory module first hand, and take the photo above, says the company displayed a ‘Tall’ version of the module at the GTC, but it also intends to offer Standard height MCRDIMMs suitable for 1U servers.

Multiplexer Combined Ranks DIMMs

Both versions of the 256GB MCRDIMMs are constructed using monolithic 32Gb DDR5 ICs. The Tall module houses 80 DRAM chips on each side, while the Standard module employs 2Hi stacked packages and will run slightly hotter as a result.

MCRDIMMs, or Multiplexer Combined Ranks DIMMs, are dual-rank memory modules that employ a specialized buffer to allow both ranks to operate concurrently.

As Tom’s Hardware explains, “The buffer allows the two physical ranks to act as if they were two separate modules working in parallel, thereby doubling performance by enabling the simultaneous retrieval of 128 bytes of data from both ranks per clock, effectively doubling the performance of a single module. Meanwhile, the buffer works with its host memory controller using the DDR5 protocol, albeit at speeds beyond those specified by the standard, at 8800 MT/s in this case.“

Customers keen to get their hands on the new memory modules won’t have long to wait. In prepared remarks for the company’s earnings call last week, Sanjay Mehrotra, chief executive of Micron, said “We [have] started sampling our 256GB MCRDIMM module, which further enhances performance and increases DRAM content per server.”

Micron hasn’t announced pricing yet, but the cost per module is likely to exceed $10,000.

Canva won’t scrap Affinity’s best feature – but subscriptions may be coming

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Post date March 28, 2024
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It’s official – Canva won’t scrap Affinity software’s best feature: the perpetual license, a one-off fee, no endless subscriptions.

A commitment to the “perpetual model” is one of four pledges made in a joint statement from the Canva and Affinity teams designed to allay fears after the former acquired the latter.

Of course, users may also soon be able to subscribe to Affinity’s creative apps, too – but to the relief of many, both teams confirmed, “if we do offer a subscription, it will only ever be as an option alongside the perpetual model, for those who prefer it.” Champagne all round.

A pledge to users

When news broke that Canva had acquired the company behind some of the best graphic design software and the best DTP software we’ve ever used, like many, we wondered what this meant for the always welcome one-off fee.

You can’t open Canva without a Canva Pro ad popping up every time (an admittedly small price to pay). Affinity’s closest competitor, Adobe, offers three different subscription plans for its Creative Cloud suite – and that’s just for one person.

So, Affinity’s refreshing one-off charge for Designer, Photo, and Publisher – and the Universal License that bundles all three apps together – made them some of the best alternatives to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. In that environment, would the perpetual license last?

Canva and Affinity's four pledges as laid out in their statement

Canva and Affinity’s four pledges as laid out in their statement (Image credit: Canva / Affinity)

The answer is a resounding yes. The Affinity and Canva Pledge commits both companies to fair pricing, saying, “we know this model has been a key part of the Affinity offering and we are committed to continue to offer perpetual licenses in the future.”

Pledges also vow to continue “accelerating” support for Affinity as a standalone product, free availability for schools and registered nonprofits, and “listening and being led by the design community at every step in this journey.”

As if to prove this, the firm is already preparing to rollout user-requested features. Look out for variable font support, blend and width tools, auto object selection, multi-page spreads, and ePub export as free updates coming to the design suite in 2024.

iOS 18 Reportedly Won’t Feature Apple’s Own ChatGPT-Like Chatbot

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 26, 2024
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Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman today reported that Apple is not planning to debut its own generative AI chatbot with its next major software updates, including iOS 18 for the iPhone. Instead, he reiterated that Apple has held discussions with companies such as Google, OpenAI, and Baidu about potential generative AI partnerships.

iOS 18 Mock Siri Feature Baubles
Recent reports indicated that Apple has considered licensing existing chatbots, such as Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, but Apple offering its own chatbot of some kind on iOS 18 had not been explicitly ruled out until now.

Gurman still expects AI to be a major focus at Apple’s just-announced WWDC 2024 developers conference. He reiterated that Apple plans to announce new AI features that “assist users in their daily lives,” but he did not provide any specific details. He has previously reported that generative AI will improve Siri’s ability to answer more complex questions, and allow the Messages app to auto-complete sentences. Other apps like Apple Music, Shortcuts, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are also expected to gain generative AI functionality.

Apple already promised that the company would share generative AI announcements later this year, and the company hinted at it again today. WWDC 2024 runs from June 10 through June 14, with video sessions to be shared on YouTube for the first time.

The first iOS 18 beta should be made available to developers following the WWDC keynote, and the update is expected to be released to all users in September.

What to do if your iPhone won’t update

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 26, 2024
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If your iPhone won’t install a software update, it’s more than just annoying. You must install the latest updates to get security patches, as well as the latest features.

You install software updates by opening Settings > General > Software Update. It should be a pretty smooth process, but occasionally, things go wrong. The error messages can be inscrutable and infuriatingly vague.

But there are a few things you can try. Here’s a step-by-step guide that will show you what to do.

What to do if your iPhone won’t update

It’s possible you don’t have a software update available because your phone is too old for the current update. Apple usually updates devices for about six years. So if your iPhone is older than that, it may not be supported by the latest software.

Here is the current list of supported models for the latest version of iOS.

If your device still appears on that list but you can’t update your software, there are a few things you can try.

Make sure you’re not installing a beta update

Turn off developer software updates — Turn Beta Updates off to get back on the normal software update track.
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The first thing to do is check to see if you’re running an iOS beta. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If you see an option for Beta Updates, tap on that and make sure it’s set to Off.

If it was set to anything else, go back to see if there’s still a software update available. And, if so, try to install the update again.

Try turning your phone off and on again

Most iPhone problems can be fixed by simply turning your phone off and on again. It’s a meme in tech support circles for a reason.

If you own a newer iPhone, hold the side button and the volume up button together for a few seconds. Slide the “power off” slider and wait for your phone to turn off. Then, hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. Enter your passcode, then go to Settings > General > Software Update and try again.

Check that you have enough free space

If your iPhone still won’t update, it’s possible you don’t have enough free space for the iOS upgrade. To check, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Wait a few moments as it updates how much space the files on your iPhone currently take up

If you don’t have much available space, you should clear some. If you don’t have Offload Unused Apps turned on, tap Enable to free up some storage quickly. This won’t remove any of your personal data, and you can always turn it back off after you update.

You also can tap Review Large Attachments to clear out some big media files you may have received over iMessage.

If you need to free up even more storage, check out our full article on how to clear up space on your iPhone.

CleanMyPhone app scanning through photos — You can figure out what’s filling up your photo library using CleanMyPhone.
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You also can take a look at an app like CleanMyPhone, which will recommend photos and videos you can delete to open up space.

After clearing up some storage space, try once again in Settings > General > Software Update to see if you can install the iOS update.

Delete the update and try again

Deleting a software update — Delete it and try it again.
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Sometimes, an iOS update can go wrong. If none of the fixes so far have worked, you should try deleting the software update you downloaded. To do so, go back to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Scroll through the list and find the update. Then tap it and tap Delete Update.

Go back to Settings > General > Software Update to download the update from scratch to see if that helps.

Try using a Mac or PC if your iPhone won’t update

Updating from the Finder — Your iPhone (probably) has a different name in the sidebar.
Screenshot: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

If none of the above works, you should try updating your phone using a computer. Plug in your iPhone, ideally using an official Apple cable if you own one.

Click on your iPhone in the sidebar and click Check for Update. After it checks, click Update. You’ll need to enter your phone passcode when prompted.

If you still have problems with this step, update your computer:

On your Mac, go to System Settings > Software Update. (It may also be called System Preferences.)
On your PC, go to Start > Settings > Windows Update. Once you’ve updated Windows, go to Start > Microsoft Store and click Get Updates to see if there’s an update available for the Apple Devices app.

Go to the Apple Store if your iPhone still won’t update

If all of these steps fail, your last recourse should be to go to an Apple Store. They will be able to fix whatever problems you are having for free.

iPhones are available for in-store service for up to seven years after they’re discontinued. So as of March 2024, you can still get free service on an iPhone 7 or newer.

Click here to search for a nearby Apple Store.

Great features to try once you’ve updated

After you’ve updated your phone, there are a lot of features you can check out!

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1200TB SSD modules are in the pipeline thanks to Pure Storage — but you definitely won’t be able to plug one in your workstation PC and it will be shockingly expensive

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In March 2023, we reported that Pure Storage planned to sell 300TB SSDs within three years.

While 300TB is unquestionably an impressive amount of storage, the company has revealed that it expects to be able to deliver 1200TB SSD modules… eventually.

Shawn Rosemarin, Pure VP for R&D, explained to Blocks & Files that the limitations of DRAM prevent commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) SSDs from exceeding 30TB capacities. Typically, he said, 1GB of DRAM is needed for every 1TB of raw NAND capacity, which means a 30TB drive would require 30GB of DRAM. The problem arises when considering larger capacities, as the amount of DRAM required matches or even exceeds the amount found in current servers.

300TB and beyond

Rosemarin highlighted three main issues with using more DRAM. Firstly, DRAM fails more frequently than NAND. Secondly, DRAM is significantly more expensive. Lastly, DRAM’s energy efficiency is much lower, leading to higher energy consumption.

DRAM is required for the Flash Translation Layer (FTL) software, which serves as firmware in the SSD’s controller. It allows incoming data to be written to different physical flash pages regardless of the intended logical block. The DRAM holds the FTL mappings and metadata for this process, making it crucial for SSD operation.

However, as SSD capacities increase, the cost of DRAM becomes a larger portion of the overall SSD cost.

Pure Storage’s solution to this problem is its Direct Flash Modules (DFMs), which do not rely on DRAM at the drive level. Instead, the FTL is done at the system-wide level in Pure’s controller and its software. This method, Pure claims, DFMs to increase capacity much faster than off-the-shelf SSDs.

The company plans to release 150TB DFMs in 2025 and in its roadmap it says “by the time the industry is widely shipping 25-30TB HDDs and 30-60TB SSDs in 2026, we expect to ship 300TB DFMs.”

That’s just the start. Although he didn’t even hint at a timescale for it, Rosemarin told Blocks & Files, “We have every intention to scale beyond 300, to 600, and even to 1.2 petabyte per DFM.”

It won’t be cheap of course. Last year, the firm said the price-per-gigabyte of its 300TB drive would be “less than” $0.15/GB. Doing some simple calculations, and not taking into account inflation and everything else that might occur before it even comes to market, a 1.2PB drive would be priced well north of $180,000.

Get 25% off our favourite hybrid mattress in the Simba sale – act fast, it won’t last long

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 23, 2024
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The Easter bunny is bringing something very special this year, with a massive 25% off our favourite hybrid mattress in the Simba sale. This huge saving is excellent news for anyone who wants to start their spring cleaning by getting rid of their old mattress and boosting their sleep.

We recently awarded the Simba Hybrid Original the number one spot in our best hybrid mattress guide, and if you take a look at our Simba Hybrid Original mattress review, it’s easy to see why. Our tester described the Simba Hybrid Original as “one of the most comfortable mattresses [they’d] ever had”, praising how it offered just the right amount of support and softness while still delivering top quality temperature regulation and motion isolation.

Simba mattress sales have undergone a bit of a shake-up recently and we’re not seeing the same number of deals we used to. So if you want to save big on a bed from one of the best mattress brands in the UK, I recommend taking a close look at this Simba sale. Read on to find out why the Simba Hybrid Original mattress is my top pick…

Buy it if…

✅ You like to move around in the night: There’s a bit of bounce to the Simba Hybrid Original mattress, which makes it easier to switch sides and move around (the mattress won’t hold onto you in the way a softer foam can). And the medium-firm feel surface suits a range of positions, so if you’re restless, you feel supported no matter how you’re lying.

✅ You share a bed: Hybrid mattresses aren’t always known for their motion isolation, but the Simba Hybrid Original actually performs pretty well in this category – if your partner moves around, your sleep shouldn’t be disrupted. And with edge-to-edge support, two people can stretch out on the bed without it starting to sink at the sides.

✅ You want to save: Simba sales are no longer the permanent presence they once were, so act now if you want a discount on a high quality mattress. When this 25% off sale is over, we don’t know when the next one will come along.

Don’t buy it if…

❌ You like to sink into the bed: Although there’s an upper layer of foam to the Simba Hybrid Original, it doesn’t off the sink-in feel of an all-foam bed. If you like a bed that hugs you in your sleep, take a look at our Emma Original mattress review. There’s also 20% off the Emma Original right now.

❌ You’re a lightweight side sleeper: The Simba Hybrid Original suits a lot of sleep styles, but lightweight side sleepers isn’t one of them, unfortunately. If this is you, consider a bed with a softer sleep surface. In our Brook + Wilde Elite mattress review, we noted this luxury hybrid suits everyone, because you can pick a firmness. Save 40% in the Brook + Wilde spring sale.

❌ You want.a more sustainable bed: Simba is a certified B Corp, and the Hybrid Original has been designed to use minimal foam to limit its carbon footprint. However, if you want a mattress that prioritizes natural materials, consider the recently-launched Simba Earth range. Combining traditional materials with the latest technology, the Simba Earth Source mattress is the most affordable option, and there’s 25% off.

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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are here, but you won’t find them in stores

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 21, 2024
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Two devices conspicuously missing from Microsoft’s Surface and AI event last fall are finally here — and they’re both what we expected and a bit surprising. Today, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, sporting the same designs as the previous models but now with the AI smarts of Intel’s new Core Ultra CPUs. You won’t be able to buy them at Best Buy, Target or any other retailer selling Surface Devices, though. Both of these computers have the foreboding words “for business” attached to their names, so you’ll only be able to buy them from the Microsoft’s website or commercial resellers.

If you’re a bit baffled by this, you’re not alone. It almost seems like Microsoft is gearing up to leave the consumer PC market, but a spokesperson tells us that’s not the case. “We absolutely remain committed to consumer devices,” they said in a statement. “Building great devices that people love to use aligns closely with our company mission to empower individuals as well as organizations. We are excited to be bringing devices to market that deliver great AI experiences to our customers. This commercial announcement is only the first part of this effort.”

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business — Microsoft

It sounds like new consumer hardware is on the way eventually, but keeping two long-awaited devices out of retailers doesn’t inspire confidence. Alongside the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3 last year, Microsoft also quietly revealed the Surface Go 4 for business, aiming that budget tablet towards enterprise and education customers. That wasn’t exactly a death sentence for that machine, but it did kill much of the buzz we typically see when new Surface hardware arrives.

So what does all of this mean for the Surface Pro 10 for business and the Surface Laptop 6 for business? For diehard fans of Microsoft’s PCs, they offer some notable upgrades alongside those new Intel Core Ultra chips, but they’ll be a bit harder to buy than before. The average consumer likely won’t even realize they exist, especially since older Surface hardware will still be at Best Buy and other retailers.

Let’s dive into what’s new: The Surface Pro 10 comes with the Core Ultra 5 135U or Ultra 7 165U CPU, and it can be equipped with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. While its tablet case is the same as before, Microsoft also shoved in a new 1,440p webcam with an incredibly wide 114-degree field of view. Microsoft calls this an AI enhanced camera, but that just means it can tap into Windows Studio effects using the Core Ultra’s NPU for AI workloads.

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 1,440p webcam — The Surface Pro 10’s 1,440p webcam. (Microsoft)

The Surface Laptop 6, once again, comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch models and can be equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and Ultra 7 165H CPUs. Those chips are far more powerful than the U-variant options in the Surface Pro 6, so they’re better options for more demanding tasks. (The 14-inch Surface Laptop Studio 2 remains the most powerful Microsoft laptop, but its not an AI PC since its 13th-gen Intel CPU doesn’t have an NPU.) The Laptop 6 can also be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It offers more graphics options than its tablet sibling: The 8GB RAM model has plain Intel graphics, but if you go for more memory you’ll get Intel’s more powerful Arc graphics.

Oddly, the Surface Laptop 6 doesn’t share the Pro 10’s sharp new camera, it’s stuck with a 1080p HD option instead. If, for some reason, you need to use smart cards regularly, you can also configure the Laptop 6 with a built-in smart card reader. (But still no SD card slot? Come on, Microsoft.)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 Copilot Key — Microsoft

Both the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 also come with a new Copilot key, which we’ve also seen on Dell’s new XPS laptops and a few other AI PCs. I haven’t found the key particularly useful on other systems, but at this point Microsoft is so committed to putting its Copilot AI everywhere that it would be embarrassing not to have it on new Surface machines.

Microsoft claims the Surface Pro 10 is 53 percent faster than the Pro 9 in the 3DMark TimeSpy benchmark, while the Surface Laptop 6 is twice as fast as the previous model. (That’s mostly due to Intel’s beefier Arc graphics.) These aren’t machines you’d want to rush out to buy if you have a Pro 9 or Laptop 5, but thanks to the AI-powered Intel CPU and refined webcam, the Surface Pro 10 could be a compelling leap forward if you have an older Surface tablet.

While it’s unclear if focusing on business users will actually pay off for Microsoft, the Surface Laptop 6 and Pro 10 are a sign that the company is still trying to make a mark in the PC market. If anything, though, we’re more intrigued by what Microsoft has cooking next for consumers. By shoving its aging tablet and laptop design towards corporate users, the company may have room to innovate a bit more. Perhaps we’ll actually see a Surface foldable PC this year?

The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business are available for pre-order today starting at $1,200 each. They’ll begin shipping out to customers on April 9th.

Catch up on all the news from the Microsoft Surface and AI event right here!

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What to do if your iPhone won’t update

Make sure you’re not installing a beta update

Try turning your phone off and on again

Check that you have enough free space

Delete the update and try again

Try using a Mac or PC if your iPhone won’t update

Go to the Apple Store if your iPhone still won’t update

Great features to try once you’ve updated

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