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Apple’s lock on iPhone browser engines gets a December deadline
Apple’s lock on iPhone browser engines gets a December deadline Apple’s lock on iPhone browser engines may be lifted by December, according to Japan’s Smartphone Act guidelines. The guidelines specify that Apple cannot enforce alternative rules that make it difficult for app providers to adopt third-party browser engines. Restrictions on Chrome and its Blink engine […]
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The Browser Company’s AI browser now has a $20 subscription
The Browser Company’s AI browser now has a $20 subscription The Browser Company has launched a $20 subscription for its AI-powered web browser Dia, offering unlimited access to the chat feature. Free users will still have access to basic features like interacting with the AI chatbot and creating custom skills, but may face limits on […]
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The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing Arc
The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing Arc The Browser Company has stopped developing new features for its Arc browser as it shifts focus to its AI-centric Dia browser. The company’s CEO, Josh Miller, explains that Arc was too complicated to go mainstream and had security issues, including a vulnerability discovered last year. Miller […]
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Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Firefox’s existence could be threatened if Google’s search deal is restricted or terminated by a court ruling, according to Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim. The DOJ wants to bar Google from paying to be the default search engine in third-party browsers like Firefox, which generates about […]
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Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it
Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it Perplexity’s CEO Dmitry Shevelenko testified that his company would be interested in buying Chrome if Google has to sell it, citing a business opportunity. Shevelenko expressed concerns about testifying in court due to potential retribution from Google, but seized the chance to pitch the […]
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Microsoft Copilot can now ‘see’ what’s on your screen in Edge
Microsoft Copilot can now ‘see’ what’s on your screen in Edge Microsoft Copilot Vision, an AI assistant feature that can interpret what’s on your screen, is now available for free use within the Edge browser. Copilot Vision allows users to “see” what’s on their screen and receive guidance on using apps, with features like recipe […]
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