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InstagramNov 15, 2023

Instagram’s Close Friends feature now extends to posts and Reels

Meta-owned social media giant Instagram is taking a significant step towards enhancing user privacy and fostering intimate connections by expanding its Close Friends feature to include both posts and Reels. This update, announced on Tuesday, allows users to share more…

Nov 15, 2023

Meta calls on Apple and Google to require parental consent for teen app downloads

by Asma Hussain

Meta is proposing legislation that would require app stores, particularly the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, to obtain parental approval for app downloads by users aged 13 to 15. This shift deviates from the current practice of individual…

MacNov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023

M3 Ultra to feature a 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU – Gurman

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently launched the updated 24-inch iMac and MacBook Pro with the third-generation M3 silicon. This lineup includes the base M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chipsets. However, the real showstopper, the M3 Ultra, is yet to take the stage….

Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023

Google and Apple’s $18-20 billion search engine agreement under antitrust scrutiny

by Asma Hussain

As Google faces an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice, details about its search engine agreements with Apple have emerged. The spotlight falls on the substantial revenue Google pays Apple to maintain its position as the default search…

MacNov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023

iFixit’s M3 MacBook Pro teardown highlights internals, dual fans, and matte space black finish

by Asma Hussain

A new M3 MacBook Pro teardown, conducted by repair website iFixit, highlights the differences between the M3 and M3 Pro chips as well as the internal changes that can be found in the new device. M3 MacBook Pro teardown shows…

How tos iPhoneNov 10, 2023

How to force enable flash in iPhone 15 Camera app

by Asma Hussain

Are you tired of missing the perfect shot due to your iPhone’s unpredictable auto-flash feature? If you own an iPhone 15 or select older models, you’re not alone in experiencing frustration with the hit-or-miss nature of the default flash setting….

AirPodsNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023

Counterfeit AirPods vs. authentic: X-ray analysis exposes key differences

by Asma Hussain

The popularity of Apple’s Bluetooth-enabled AirPods has led to a surge of counterfeits on the market. Counterfeit AirPods may look similar to the real thing, but a closer look reveals significant differences. X-rays reveal discrepancies in batteries, circuitry, and build…

Apple Watch iPad iPhoneNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023

Gentler Streak expands language support to German, Italian, and French

by Asma Hussain

Expanding from its initial support of English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, the fitness-tracking app Gentler Streak now caters to German, Italian, and French speakers. Gentler Streak v4.2 opens doors to wellness for over 200 million more users with new language…

MacNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023

M3 iMac features support for high-impedance headphones for improved audio quality

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently launched the M3-powered 24-inch iMac. Though the design of the new iMac may feel outdated, it offers improved audio capabilities, such as support for high-impedance headphones and an enhanced digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Apart from high-impedance headphones support, new…

MacNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023

Is 8GB RAM enough for the new M3 MacBook Pro? Apple says yes

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s decision to equip its new M3-based MacBook Pro with a base configuration of 8GB RAM has ignited a heated debate among consumers, industry experts, and even Apple’s own executives. The controversy here is whether 8GB RAM is sufficient for…