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Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022

Apple Watch attach rate hits 30% in the U.S., higher ever for any half year

Counterpoint’s latest report reveals that Apple Watch’s attach rate has reached 30% in the United States in H1, 2022. It is the highest attach rate for the smartwatch for any half year since its launch in 2015. The report accredits…

Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022

Apple mixed reality headset to offer iris scanning for payments and authentication – Report

Rida Imran

A new report by Information claims that Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) headset will feature iris scanning for payment and authentication purposes. Although Apple has not officially confirmed that it is working on a mixed-reality…

Oct 14, 2022Oct 15, 2022

Apple partner, TSMC granted one year exemption from the new US tech export laws

Rida Imran

At its latest earnings call, Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced that it had been granted a one-year exemption from the new US tech export laws. This makes TSMC the third East Asian company to get relaxation, Samsung and SK…

OfficeOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Microsoft announces rebranding from “Office” to “Microsoft 365”

Rida Imran

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Office will be called “Microsoft 365”. More importantly, the change is limited to name only, it is not going to take away the classic Office apps like Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 rebranding…

AndroidOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Google boosts trade-in values on iPhone models to encourage users to switch to Pixel 7

Rida Imran

Last week, Google unveiled next-generation Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. In addition to mocking Apple for copying certain Pixel feature a little too late, the company has now increased trade-in values on iPhone models in the hope to…

iPhoneOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Apple fined $19 million by Brazilian court for not including charger in iPhone box

Rida Imran

Apple’s troubles in Brazil are seemingly increasing, especially with the launch of every new iPhone. Recently, a Brazilian court imposed a $19 million (100 million reais) fine on the tech giant for not including a power adaptor or charger in…

iPhoneOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus see “lower than expected” sales

Rida Imran

The fourth model of the latest iPhone series, the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus was finally available in stores on October 6. Apple expected the new base model with a larger display and longer battery to perform better but it has…

Oct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Meta CEO believes Apple will charge “as much as it can” for its unannounced AR/VR headset

Rida Imran

As a developer, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticized Apple for charging a commission for all in-app purchases via App Store and iOS App Tracking Transparency privacy feature. Now as a competitor in the AR/VR headset market, Zuckerberg is even…

Oct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Netflix announces new $6.99/month ad-supported tier

Asma Hussain

After months of speculation, Netflix has finally announced a new ad-supported tier called “Basic with Ads.” The new plan, which will cost $6.99 per month, is set to launch in 12 countries on November 3. Netflix’s “Basic With Ads” plan…

Oct 14, 2022Apr 3, 2023

Apple announces Savings account for Apple Card owners in collaboration with Goldman Sachs

Asma Hussain

Apple today announced a lucrative new Savings account for Apple Card owners. The new account will allow users to save their Daily Cash, among other benefits, and grow their rewards in a “high-yield” Savings account from Goldman Sachs. Apple Card…