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Universal Control still missing from macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 RCs

Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 release candidates to developers and public beta testers. The release notes of both updates do not feature Universal Control making it clear that it will not be arriving in the upcoming…

Apple TV+ to produce Elizabeth Holmes biopic ‘Bad Blood’, starring Jennifer Lawrence

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ has picked a new movie based on the book ‘Bad Blood’, which focuses on the controversial blood-testing startup Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes. According to a new report, a deal to bring the movie to Apple’s streaming…

Apple spreads the holiday cheer with a ‘let it snow’ easter egg in the Apple Store app

by Asma Hussain

Every Christmas, Apple hides a holiday-themed Easter egg in its Apple Store app. In 2017, when users typed the phrase “let it snow.” in the search bar, snowflakes would start to fall from the top of their display. And if…

Facebook’s Messenger Kids app gains Dark Mode, voice effects and the ability to start games from within a chat thread

by Asma Hussain

Facebook today announced three new features for its Messenger Kids app including dark mode, voice effects, and the ability to start games from within a chat thread. The company hopes these new additions to the app will ” help foster…

Apple planning to release a redesigned iPad Pro, new Mac Pro, AR headset and more in 2022

by Asma Hussain

Apple announced a ton of products in 2021 including the iPhone 13 lineup, AirTag, new Apple Silicon-powered Macs, third-generation AirPods, and more. According to a new report, there are still a ton of devices consumers can expect from the Cupertino…

WhatsApp testing new voice waveforms for chat bubbles on iOS and Android

by Asma Hussain

A few months ago, WhatsApp rolled out voice waveforms for the voice recording UI on iOS and Android devices alongside the ability to stop and start a voice message recording. Now, the company is testing a new interface that shows…

How to set a recovery contact for iCloud in iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

With iOS 15, Apple introduced iCloud Data Recovery to revive your iCloud account on iPhone and iPad. This is useful if you ever lose your Apple ID password and get locked out of your account unable to access your data…

How to set a music app as default with Siri on iPhone and iPad

by Asma Hussain

Did you know that if you do not use Apple Music or prefer a different streaming platform, you can set a music app as default with Siri? the process is very simple and it allows the app to be preferred…

Thieves in Canada are using Apple’s AirTags to track cars to steal, local police reports

by Asma Hussain

In an unfortunate twist many people had feared, thieves in Canada have found an unintended use for Apple’s AirTag. They are using the locator devices to track high-end vehicles they would like to steal, according to local police. The tracker…

Apple Fitness+ will feature Prince William on Time to Walk and Apple Music 1 starting December 6

by Asma Hussain

Apple today announced that UK’s Prince William will be featured on Time to Walk and Apple Music 1 starting December 6. Prince William will close the second season of Time to Walk with a holiday special episode. Prince William is…