Did Apple just kill social media apps?
A new iPhone feature could be game changing.
From The Times

October 21, 2024

When Apple announced its latest update to the iPhone operating system, highly anticipated A.I. features were the star of the show.

In an illustration, a raucous group of blank app icons is trying to get through a door that’s ajar. An Apple logo with an arm and legs is struggling to shut a door, which is drawn to look like an iPhone.

Mark Wang

But an obscure change may wind up being more important, our tech columnist writes. →

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