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Apple approves first PC emulator in the App Store for iPhone

With the PC emulator now in the App Store, you can emulate a wide range of OS on your iPhone.

Apple approves first PC emulator in the App Store for iPhone
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  • Apple approves UTM SE, a PC emulator, for the App Store.
  • With UTM SE, you can emulate classic software and old-school games; it can emulate Linux, macOS, and Windows on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
  • The app supports both VGA and terminal modes, can emulate x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures, as well as run pre-built machines or lets you configure your own.
  • The app will also be available in the third-party app store, AltStore PAL, in the EU soon.

After initially rejecting a couple of PC emulators from the App Store a few weeks ago, Apple has had

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How to use live transcripts in Voice Memos on iPhone with iOS 18

You don't need a third-party app to transcribe your voice memos anymore.

How to use live transcripts in Voice Memos on iPhone with iOS 18
Quick Info
  • With iOS 18, you can get transcripts for Voice Memos on iPhone.
  • Transcripts can be generated for new as well as existing voice memos.
  • To view the transcript, tap on the 'Transcript' icon in the bottom-left of the recording interface.

Generating a Live Transcript

  1. Open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the 'Record' button to start a recording.
  3. Swipe up on the recording interface to expand it.
  1. Then, tap on the 'Transcript' icon (the one with quotation marks) in the bottom left to view the live transcript.
  2. The transcript will appear on the screen as
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PSA: iOS 18 is bringing live transcripts to the Voice Memos app as well

Apple finally decided to give the Voice Memos app some TLC!

PSA: iOS 18 is bringing live transcripts to the Voice Memos app as well
Quick Info
  • You can get live transcriptions for recordings in the Voice Memo app with iOS 18.
  • It will work with new as well as existing recordings.
  • The feature seems to be available in a wider gamut of languages than the audio transcript feature in the Notes app.

For years, people have been searching for ways to transcribe their voice memos on iPhone, and that search has always led to third-party apps. But with iOS 18, Apple is finally putting an end to that search.

At the WWDC 2024 this year, where the company announced the upcoming OS for their

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How to use Live Audio Transcription in Notes on iPhone with iOS 18

Capturing audio notes on iPhone has got even easier.

How to use Live Audio Transcription in Notes on iPhone with iOS 18
Quick Info
  • You can record audio in the Notes app to capture notes, interviews, etc., and get live transcription for audio recordings.
  • To get live transcripts, start a Note, go to 'Attachment' > 'Record Audio', and tap on the 'Transcript' icon.
  • Live Transcripts are not available in all languages. Currently, you'll need to switch to English (US) to get the feature.

Using Live Audio Transcript in Notes

  1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone running iOS 18 and start a new note or open an existing one.
  2. Then, tap on the 'Attachment' (Paper clip) icon from the notes toolbar.
  3. Select 'Record
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How to scan a QR code on a phone without using another phone

There's no need to look for another phone when you need to scan a QR code on your phone itself.

How to scan a QR code on a phone without using another phone
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  • There are several ways by which you can scan QR codes using an iOS or Android device for codes present on your phone itself.
  • You can use these methods not only to scan QR codes present in photos but also in PDFs and websites by screenshotting them first.
  • Some methods, such as the Live Text feature, are exclusive to one platform while others, like Google Lens, can be used on both.
  • Several third-party apps are also available that can help you scan QR codes without using another device.

Depending on whether you use an iPhone or an Android

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What is RTT Calling and how to enable it on your phone

Learn what it is and how to easily enable it on your phone.

What is RTT Calling and how to enable it on your phone

RTT Calling or Real-Time Text Calling is a feature designed to allow communication via text while you are on a phone call. It works by allowing you to send messages instantly by displaying what the participants in a call are typing in real-time. Thus, unlike with regular text or instant messaging applications, you do not need to use the 'Send' button to send messages. To stop communicating, you simply need to stop typing.

RTT calls are designed to provide a more conversational approach closer to how vocal communication takes place over phone calls, compared to the slower experience when communicating

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