Microsoft Copilot on iOS and Android get upgrade

Microsoft Copilot on iOS and Android get upgrade

Microsoft Copilot on Android and iOS is getting a big upgrade

If you are a developer who uses Microsoft Copilot on your mobile devices, you will be happy to hear that the app is getting a major update that will enhance your coding experience. Microsoft Copilot is a powerful tool that helps you write code faster and smarter by using artificial intelligence to suggest and complete code snippets based on your context and intent. It works with many popular programming languages and frameworks, and integrates seamlessly with your favorite code editors and IDEs.

The new version of Microsoft Copilot on Android and iOS brings several improvements and new features that will make your coding more productive and enjoyable. Here are some of the highlights:

  • Improved performance and reliability: The app has been optimized to run faster and smoother on your devices, reducing lag and crashes. You can also choose between different network modes to balance speed and data usage.
  • Enhanced user interface and accessibility: The app has a new design that is more intuitive and user-friendly, with dark mode support, adjustable font size, and voice-over accessibility. You can also customize the app settings to suit your preferences and needs.
  • Expanded language and framework support: The app now supports more programming languages and frameworks, including Python, Java, C#, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Kotlin, React, Angular, Vue, and more. You can also switch between different languages and frameworks with ease.
  • Advanced code suggestion and completion: The app leverages the latest AI technology to provide you with more accurate and relevant code suggestions and completions. You can also use natural language queries to describe what you want to code, and the app will generate the corresponding code for you.
  • Integrated documentation and tutorials: The app provides you with instant access to documentation and tutorials for the languages and frameworks you are using, so you can learn new skills and solve problems faster. You can also bookmark and share the resources you find useful.
  • Collaborative coding and feedback: The app allows you to collaborate with other developers on your projects, by sharing your code snippets via email, messaging apps, or social media. You can also give feedback to Microsoft Copilot by rating its suggestions, reporting issues, or requesting features.

Microsoft Copilot on Android and iOS is getting a big upgrade that will make your mobile coding more enjoyable and efficient. You can download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store today, or visit the official website for more information. Happy coding!

WWDC 2023: Apple’s latest innovations and updates for developers

WWDC 2023: Apple’s latest innovations and updates for developers

The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is one of the most anticipated events in the tech industry, where Apple showcases its latest innovations and updates for its software platforms and developer tools. This year, WWDC 2023 will take place from June 5 to June 9 at the San Jose Convention Center in California and will feature a keynote presentation, technical sessions, hands-on labs, and networking opportunities for developers from around the world.

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Here are some of the highlights that attendees can look forward to this year at WWDC 2023:

iOS 17

The next major version of Apple’s mobile operating system will introduce new features and improvements for iPhone and iPad users, such as a redesigned home screen with widgets and app library, a revamped notification system with focus modes and summary, a universal control feature that lets you use a single mouse and keyboard across multiple devices, and enhanced privacy and security options with iCloud Private Relay and App Privacy Report.

macOS 12.5

The latest update for Apple’s desktop operating system will bring more continuity and compatibility with iOS devices, such as AirPlay to Mac, which lets you stream audio and video from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac, and Shortcuts for Mac, which lets you automate tasks with Siri or the Shortcuts app. macOS 12.5 will also include new features for Safari, such as tab groups and extensions on the App Store, and new features for FaceTime, such as SharePlay and spatial audio.

watchOS 8

The next version of Apple’s wearable operating system will offer more health and fitness features for Apple Watch users, such as a new Mindfulness app that helps you relax and focus with breathing exercises and reflections, a new Sleep app that tracks your respiratory rate and trends over time, and new workout types such as Tai Chi and Pilates. watchOS 8 will also support new watch faces and complications, such as a portrait face that uses your photos and a world time face that shows multiple time zones.

tvOS 15

The next update for Apple’s TV operating system will enhance the entertainment experience for Apple TV users, such as a new For All of You row that suggests shows and movies based on the preferences of everyone in your household, a new Shared with You row that shows content that your friends and family have shared with you via Messages or Mail, and a new HomeKit integration that lets you control your smart home devices from your TV screen.

iPadOS 15

The next major version of Apple’s tablet operating system will bring more productivity and creativity features for iPad users, such as a multitasking menu that lets you easily switch between split view and slide-over modes, a quick note feature that lets you jot down notes from any app with an Apple Pencil or keyboard shortcut, and a translate app that lets you translate text and speech in real-time. iPadOS 15 will also support new features for Safari, such as tab groups and extensions on the App Store, and new features for FaceTime, such as SharePlay and spatial audio.

Swift 6

The next version of Apple’s programming language will introduce new features and improvements for developers, such as async/await syntax that simplifies writing asynchronous code, actors that provide concurrency safety for shared mutable state, property wrappers that let you define custom behaviors for properties, and result builders that let you create DSLs with natural syntax.

Xcode 13

The next version of Apple’s integrated development environment will offer more tools and capabilities for developers, such as Xcode Cloud, which lets you build, test, and deliver apps in the cloud with continuous integration and delivery services, Swift Playgrounds 4, which lets you create full-fledged apps on your iPad with live previews and code completion, and TestFlight for Mac, which lets you beta test your Mac apps with feedback and analytics.

These are just some of the exciting things that attendees can look forward to this year at WWDC 2023. If you want to learn more about the event or register for it, visit the official website at https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/.

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Kaspersky simplifies solutions and brings new UI experiences

Kaspersky simplifies solutions and brings new UI experiences

Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky, is simplifying its consumer products into Standard, Plus, and Premium. The products will be available on a subscription basis and bring an enhanced user interface (UI) and experience across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. The rebrand also introduces features covering security, privacy, performance, and identity.

Kaspersky Standard features security functionalities such as Real-time Protection, Safe Browsing, and Anti-Phishing. Against the latest digital threats and to provide defense from dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. The Standard plan also offers users a Pre-Kaspersky virus removal tool that can find and remove viruses that may have found their way into users’ PCs before they installed Kaspersky. It includes a Firewall and Network Monitor which shows which apps are connected to the Internet. Additional performance tools, include Quick Startup, PC Speed-up, and Disk Space Cleanup tools. Game and Do Not Disturb mode.

kaspersky plus dashboard showing new user interface for threat protection and security

Kaspersky Plus features more Privacy capabilities. It gives users access to everything in the Standard plan plus unlimited VPN and Premium Password Manager. Subscribers also get a Data Leak Checker which monitors the Internet and dark web, warning them of a compromise to their private data and gives remedy recommendations. In addition, the plan includes Password Safety Status and lets them see which devices are connected to the home network,

The Premium plan adds digital identity protection and premium technical support to the plus with priority phone calls, chat services, and remote expert installation.

Kaspersky’s new plan subscription price

Standard also dubbed essential provides security for one user account and up to ten devices. It starts at $24.99 for a device per year. The plus plan also known as the advanced plan starts at $35.99 per device per year and $39.99 for three devices per year for two user accounts. The premium plan which includes a one-year free Kaspersky Safe Kids is available to five accounts and starts at$54.99 per year for up to ten devices. Find out more about the plans here.

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