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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
'Excellent' Beats earbuds that fit better than airpods slashed by £90 on Amazon
The black Beats Fit Pro earbuds, now 41% off on Amazon, offer a secure fit and rich sound. Wireless earbuds are becoming a staple for music lovers and active users, thanks to their convenience, sound quality, and hands-free features. The Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds offer a blend of style and performance, catering to both Apple and Android users with active noise cancelling and a secure fit. Available on Amazon for £129.00, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds come at a 41% discount from their regular price of £219.99. These earbuds are offered in sleek black and boast features such as flexible, secure-fit wing tips for all-day comfort, a custom acoustic platform delivering powerful, balanced sound, and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive experiences. Two listening modes, Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency Mode, allow users to tailor their environment. Enhanced by the Apple H1 chip, these Beats Fit Pro earbuds support automatic device switching, audio sharing, and 'Hey Siri' voice activation. They're sweat and water resistant (IPX4), provide up to six hours of listening time (24 hours with charging case), and use Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range and fewer dropouts. Included in the box are the earbuds, charging case, three sizes of eartips, USB-C charging cable, and warranty card. For those considering other options, the JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 True Wireless Earbuds are available for £79.99 at Argos (20% off from £99.99). Another alternative is the JBL Live Beam 3, priced at £119.99 on the JBL website, reduced from £179.99. While these alternatives offer solid features, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds has garnered a 4.1 out of 5 stars rating from 8,326 reviews, reflecting strong user satisfaction overall. One user shared, 'I genuinely adore these. As someone who frequently found the AirPods and AirPod Pros would fall out their ear too easily these stay in place perfectly.. "The Bluetooth connectivity was perfect and very easy to use, these have almost all the functionality of an AirPod but with better shape.' Another reviewer reported a common issue, stating, 'It is my second pair and it arrived with the same issue as the first one: only one (left) AirPod works. "Headphones case can recognise and charge both earbuds but neither iPhone (15) nor the Android phone (Samsung S24 Ultra) can make both AirPods play music.' Another positive comment read, 'Absolutely love the Beats Fit Pro! These earbuds have completely transformed my daily listening experience. "The active noise cancelling is fantastic, blocks out background noise so I can fully immerse myself in my music, podcasts, or calls.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. On the flip side, some users find the fit problematic during exercise. One said, 'They're not very good for the gym and constantly fall out of my ears. Need to be sweat proof. I often find that I am having to adjust the earphones for them to fit in my ears. Little disappointed and looking for replacement as these are not doing the job.' Another reviewer praised the earbuds' performance and customer service: 'The first pair I received were faulty (left bud wouldn't connect). Amazon got me a replacement within 24 hours, excellent customer service. "New pair are outstanding, great sound and comfortable, easy to use, noise cancelling is great too, plenty of battery life too... highly recommended.' Overall, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds offer a blend of comfort, sound quality, and features suitable for everyday use, though some have experienced fit or connectivity issues.
Scottish Sun
06-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
The 6 little-known iPhone ‘secret phrases' to find lost phone on silent, skip ads & stop snoopers from reading texts
Number five might even stop arguments at home CODE GREEN The 6 little-known iPhone 'secret phrases' to find lost phone on silent, skip ads & stop snoopers from reading texts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're just using Siri to set timers and make phone calls while wearing headphones, you're missing a trick. Or six tricks: we reveal the phrases, codewords and questions that can help you find your lost phone (or even lost car!), skip ads, and prevent snoopers from reading your texts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Apple's Siri is more powerful than you realise Credit: Apple 5 Make sure you've got Allow Siri When Locked turned on Credit: Apple / The Sun 5 You'll also want to make sure you have Siri voice commands set up Credit: Apple / The Sun But before you start, make sure that you've got two iPhone settings enabled. First, go to settings > Siri and toggle on Allow Siri When Locked. Then go to Settings > Siri > Talk & Type to Siri and switch on "Siri" or "Hey Siri". SIRI TRICK #1 – FIND LOST PHONE Have you ever lost your phone somewhere in the house (or car, or at work) and just can't find it? Worse still, you've got it on silent so even calling it won't help. Well Siri can save you with minimal fuss. Just say "Hey Siri, where are you?" and your iPhone will reply out loud with "I'm here". That way, you can easily track your iPhone down to the gap behind the sofa, or the space under your bed. SIRI TRICK #2 – REMIND ME AT A PLACE Siri is great for setting reminders, especially in the future. But sometimes, you might want to remember to do something at home or work – but you're not sure exactly when you'll be there. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates If you have your locations set up on your iPhone, you can ask Siri to remind you when you arrive at home or work. So you could say "Hey Siri, remind me to unload the dishwasher when I get home". Then when you arrive home, you'll get the alert. If you did the reminder based on time, you might get it too early or late – potentially make it redundant. 5 You can add reminders – like shopping – based on your location using Siri Credit: Apple / The Sun But tying the reminder to a location fixes that completely. SIRI TRICK #3 – SKIPPING ADS Do you ever skip through the ads in a podcast? You're probably not alone. If you're holding your phone, you can manually fast-forward. It's a pain, but it works. But if your phone is in your pocket and you've got headphones on – or you're listening in the car – then you're stuck. SIRI WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Here's Apple's official list of Siri tricks to try with apps... 'Set up a meeting with Gordon at 9' to create an event in Calendar. 'Add artichokes to my groceries list' to add an item to Reminders. 'Send a message to PoChun saying love you heart emoji' to send a text using Messages. 'What's my update?' to get an update about the weather in your area, the news, your reminders and calendar events, and more. Picture Credit: Apple A better option for both of those situations is to use Siri. Just say "Hey Siri, skip 90 seconds" and you'll blast past most ad breaks. SIRI TRICK #4 – PARKING HERO It's surprisingly easy to forget where you've parked your car. But drivers can make use of a clever Siri hack that works with Apple CarPlay. 5 Make sure you've got Show Parked Location turned on in Settings > Apps > Maps Credit: Apple / The Sun When you're using CarPlay and you leave your car behind somewhere, it'll pin your parking location on Apple Maps. Then when you're ready to find your car, you can say "Hey Siri, where did I park?" and you'll get directions back to your parking spot. It's perfect if you're on a day out somewhere new. SIRI TRICK #5 – COIN FLIPPER Siri has a built-in coin flipper trick. It's perfect for deciding who goes first during a board game or sports. Just say "Hey Siri, flip a coin". It's as easy as that. SIRI TRICK #6 – LOCK IT FAST If a nosy pal or prankster sibling ever grabs your phone, you can sabotage their antics. Just shout "Siri, lock my phone" and your mobile will automatically lock – even if it's right across the room. That way they won't be able to read your texts, or send a poo emoji to your boss. Phew.
Hans India
02-07-2025
- Hans India
AI Tools That Are Quietly Running Your Daily Life
From the moment you wake up and unlock your phone with facial recognition till the time you set the alarm for the next day, AI is quietly working in the background making your everyday life easier, faster and more efficient. We may not see it, but we rely on AI more than we realize. Let's take a closer look at some of the AI tools we use daily without even realizing it and how they've become a big part of our lives. 1. Smartphone/ Virtual Assistance Have you ever said 'Hey Siri' or 'Hey Google' for setting an alarm or while searching for something? That's nothing but AI in action. Voice assistants use natural language processing (NLP) to understand what you're saying and respond accordingly. It's 2025 and these AI powered apps are becoming smarter than ever by learning your preferences, recognizing your voice, and even adjusting their tone depending on your mood. Did we ever imagine something like this years ago? But today this is a reality and AI has made it possible. 2. Taxi Booking Apps Today booking a taxi is just a click away. No more stepping out of the house and waving your hands hoping for a cab to stop. Thanks to apps like Uber and Ola, a ride comes to you within minutes. But have you wondered how you see your driver's exact location, how the app sets a fair price and how the app calculates the fastest route? It's all because of AI which is a star in cab booking apps. AI in cab booking apps helps analyze real-time traffic, road closures and many other factors, thus improving customer satisfaction. 3. Online Shopping and Personalised Ads Have you ever browsed for a product and later seen ads popping up as suggestions? It's not magic but AI. From product recommendations to targeted ads, the AI tools we use daily help brands understand your preferences and predict what you might want next. It's personalized marketing at its smartest. 4. Health and Fitness Apps Your smartwatch counting your steps, your fitness app tracking calories, or even sleep monitors, all these are driven by AI. These tools analyze your habits and give suggestions for better health. Some even alert you to abnormal heart rates or guide you through workouts. That's not all, in 2025 AI-powered apps have gone a step ahead by offering mental wellness insights based on your speech patterns or typing speed. 5. Music and Video Recommendations Whether it's Spotify or Amazon music suggesting music that you would like to hear next or a YouTube video that you can't resist clicking, these apps seem like reading your mind. These platforms use AI-powered recommendation engines that use your listening or viewing history, the time you spend on certain content, your likes, skips, and even the time of day to learn your preferences. Over time, AI builds a profile of your tastes and mood patterns to deliver personalized recommendations that feel so accurate. 6. Chatbots Chatbots have been a game changer in the field of customer service. Managing a huge number of customer queries was something that was difficult for companies. A great solution to this was AI chatbots. We all interact with numerous chatbots online - Whether it was asking our bank about a recent transaction, checking a refund status on a shopping app, or getting help on a website, chances are, it wasn't a human answering. It was an AI chatbot. These smart bots are trained to understand natural language, respond instantly, and even sound conversational. These are just a few of the AI tools that we are using on a daily basis. Smart home devices, social media, banking apps and more are also integral parts of our daily lives that are run by AI. As we move deeper into 2025, AI in real life applications will only expand — becoming even more invisible, yet more powerful. But the real question is – Do we actually realize how much we depend on it? These tools are not just an option but an essential part of our daily lives today.
Mint
02-06-2025
- Mint
Siri Tricks: Unlock these hidden features to boost your iPhone experience today
If you own an iPhone, you likely use Siri for simple tasks like calling contacts or sending messages. But this Apple voice assistant can do much more than just handle basic commands. Since its introduction in 2011 with the iPhone 4s, Siri has evolved to offer several features that can help you save time and manage daily tasks efficiently. Here are some useful Siri tricks that you should try today to get more from your device. Before trying these tips, ensure Siri is activated on your iPhone. You can do this by going to Settings, selecting 'Siri & Search,' and enabling 'Listen for 'Hey Siri'' or 'Press Side Button for Siri,' depending on your model. If Siri often misunderstands you, retrain it to improve voice recognition. Open Settings, tap 'Siri & Search,' then 'Talk to Siri.' Toggle the option off and back on to start the voice training process. Follow the prompts by repeating the phrases shown on your screen. Speaking clearly and naturally during this step will help Siri respond more accurately. Siri sometimes mispronounces names from your contacts. You can fix this by teaching Siri the right pronunciation. When Siri says a name incorrectly, say, 'That's not how you pronounce [name].' Then open the Contacts app, select the person, tap 'Edit,' and add a 'Pronunciation' field under Notes. Enter the name phonetically. Siri will use this to pronounce names correctly from then on. Ask Siri for live sports scores, upcoming games, team schedules, or player stats. For example, say, 'When is the next Yankees game?' or 'What's the Golden State Warriors' schedule this week?' Siri will provide the latest details so you don't have to check apps or websites. If you want to keep track of where you parked, ask Siri to remember your car's location. Say, 'Remember where I parked my car' before leaving your vehicle. When you need to find it later, simply ask, 'Where did I park my car?' Siri will show the location on a map with directions. Siri can translate phrases into various languages without opening a separate app. Just say, 'Translate 'How are you?' to Spanish,' and Siri will display the translation immediately on your screen. This feature can help you communicate or understand foreign languages on the go. Siri can help you retrieve passwords stored in iCloud Keychain. Ask, 'Show me my Gmail password,' or 'Show me my bank password.' Siri will verify your identity using Face ID or Touch ID before displaying the saved passwords. This quick access can save time when logging in to apps or websites. If you use Apple AirTags to track items, you can ask Siri to find them when they are nearby. Say, 'Find my AirTag,' and Siri will guide you by showing directions or letting you know if the AirTag is within Bluetooth range.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple's $95M Siri settlement: How to check if you are eligible for a payment
Inc. has reached a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving claims that its Siri-enabled devices recorded users' private conversations without their knowledge or consent. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, accused Apple of violating consumer privacy rights through unintended activations of the Siri voice assistant. While Apple has denied any wrongdoing, it has agreed to resolve the matter through a nationwide settlement affecting millions of users. The case, titled Lopez v. Apple Inc., is of major significance as it highlights growing concerns over the misuse of voice recognition technologies and the collection of personal data by smart devices. Consumers who owned or used Siri-enabled Apple products between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may be eligible for compensation, pending final approval of the settlement. The settlement is currently awaiting final approval from a federal court, with a hearing scheduled for August 1, 2025. In the meantime, affected users are encouraged to review their eligibility and submit claims by the designated deadline. Here's a breakdown of everything consumers need to know. Apple faces lawsuit over Siri recording private conversations The class action lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California in March 2021. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple's Siri voice assistant was inadvertently activated during private conversations and recorded sensitive information. These recordings, according to the complaint, were allegedly shared with third parties, including contractors hired by Apple to help improve voice recognition accuracy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The lawsuit cited a 2019 investigative report published by The Guardian, which revealed that Apple's contractors routinely overheard personal details, including medical discussions, business deals, and intimate interactions. Although Apple stated at the time that only a small subset of anonymized recordings was used for Siri improvement, the report raised major privacy concerns. Apple accused of monetising Siri recordings without consent The plaintiffs argued that the unintentional activation of Siri resulted in violations of privacy laws and consumer protection statutes. They alleged that: Private and confidential conversations were recorded without consent. These recordings were used to target users with personalized advertisements. Users were unaware their devices were listening, even without using the activation phrase "Hey Siri." Examples provided in the lawsuit included users seeing ads for products shortly after verbally discussing them, even without initiating a Siri command. The complaint claimed that the data captured through Siri was monetized in ways that were not disclosed to the users. Apple Siri users may be eligible for compensation: Check if you are eligible Consumers in the United States and its territories who meet the following conditions may be eligible for compensation under the proposed settlement: Owned or purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. Enabled Siri on that device. Experienced an unintended Siri activation during a confidential or private communication. Eligible claimants do not need to prove that their conversations were recorded, only that they used Siri-enabled devices during the specified time period and encountered unintended activations. iPhone, iPad, MacBook and more: Devices eligible for Siri privacy payout The settlement applies to a broad range of Apple products equipped with Siri. Eligible devices include: iPhones iPads Apple Watches MacBooks iMacs iPod Touches Apple TV streaming boxes HomePod smart speakers Claimants may submit requests for up to five devices per person. How much money will you get in the Apple's Siri settlement case According to the settlement website, eligible participants may receive up to $20 per device, but the final amount is subject to several factors, including: The total number of valid claims submitted. The number of devices claimed per individual. Court approval of the settlement and the absence of successful appeals. Since the settlement fund is capped at $95 million, the actual amount disbursed per device could be lower if a large number of claims are filed. Siri Settlement: How and when to file your claim by July 2025 Claimants have until July 2, 2025, to file their requests for compensation. There are two primary methods for submitting a claim: Online : Visit the official website: If you received a mailed or emailed notice, use the provided claim ID and confirmation code. If you did not receive a notice, you can still submit a claim using an alternative form on the site. : Visit the official website: Mail: A printable version of the form is available on the website and can be mailed to the address listed. Users also have the option to opt out of the settlement if they wish to retain the right to pursue individual legal action or object to the terms of the agreement. When will payments be sent The exact payment timeline depends on final court approval. The next hearing is scheduled for August 1, 2025, during which a judge will determine whether to finalize the settlement. If the settlement is approved without appeal, payments may be processed soon after the hearing. If the decision is appealed, disbursement of funds could be delayed by several months or longer. Users can stay updated on the status of the case by regularly visiting the official settlement website. Apple's response and position Apple has denied all allegations of wrongdoing and maintains that Siri is designed with user privacy in mind. The company stated that the purpose of any data collection is strictly to improve Siri's functionality and that audio recordings are only reviewed with user consent. Apple further emphasized that the settlement does not constitute an admission of liability. As part of broader efforts to enhance user trust, Apple has implemented new privacy measures in recent iOS updates, including on-device processing for certain Siri commands and greater transparency about how voice data is handled. Key deadlines to remember Claim submission deadline: July 2, 2025 Final approval hearing: August 1, 2025 Also read | Elon Musk was a Microsoft intern! He remembers it in conversation with Satya Nadella
