apple takes queue from thirdparty apps new builtin features un

In keeping with the unending ritual of their ritualistic tech cycle, our chums at Apple have gone ahead and conscientiously "borrowed" a few features previously sole residents of third-party apps, and artfully woven them into their latest operating systems. This consistent reinvention of the wheel, or rather, the tech, makes one marvel at the truly persistent nature of technology challenges. It's as though Apple has an artful Dickensian twist in the tail of every chapter of its tech tale. Well, we navigate the merry maze of digital duplication with fortitude and a decent serving of dry wit. So, kudos to you, Apple, for keeping us tech enthusiasts on our toes and ever-vigilant for 'new' updates that feel oddly familiar. Pull up your armchair listeners, and prepare to chuckle as you marvel at life in our spectacularly cyclical technical universe. Read more here.