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Netflix planning on introducing an ad-supported tier for users

In May, it was reported that Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers last quarter and is predicted to lose an estimated two million in this current quarter. Now, the company is planning to launch a lower-priced ad-support tier for users. Its competitors…

M2 MacBook Pro review round-up: no notable upgrades other than the addition of the M2 chip

by Asma Hussain

The first batch of reviews of Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro is out now. The 13-inch MacBook Pro retains the same old design, display, and speakers as its predecessor. Upgrades include the M2 chip, support for Spatial Audio, and a…

Apple TV+ drop trailer for season 3 of comedy series ‘Trying’, ahead of July 22 premiere

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ has just dropped a new trailer for the third season of its hit comedy series, ‘Trying’. The new season will premiere on July 22, 2022, worldwide. New season of Apple TV+ original ‘Trying’ to arrive next month The…

Apple’s iPhone captured 62% of the premium smartphone market in Q1 2022

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone captured 62% of the premium smartphone market for devices with a price tag of over $400 in the first quarter of 2022, according to data gathered by Counterpoint Research. Specifically, the iPhone 13 lineup continues to experience strong…

New research reveals Apple’s iPhone 13 topped the global best-selling smartphone list for April

by Asma Hussain

Apple led the global best-selling smartphone with its iPhone 13 and other models, followed by Samsung, according to data gathered by Counterpoint Research. The top 10 models captured 21% of the total smartphone market, with Apple capturing 12.3% of the…

iPhone sales in China were up 13% year-over-year during May

by Asma Hussain

Back in May, research conducted by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology revealed that demand for smartphones in the country, including iPhones, fell by more than a third in April year-over-year. However, the market is starting to recover,…

iOS 16: Shazam app offers integration with iPhone’s native music-recognition feature

by Asma Hussain

Following Apple’s acquisition of the music recognition app Shazam in 2018, the app was integrated more tightly into its ecosystem starting with iOS 14. With the software update, Apple introduced a new Music Recognition toggle that can help iPhone and…

Apple is looking to expand CarPlay to China, reveals job posting

by Asma Hussain

Apple on May 30 posted a job listing that hints at the possibility of CarPlay coming to China. The listing is specifically seeking out a “Car Experience Partner Engineer” based in China which could help Apple target local customers and…

Ericsson’s 5G patent dispute against Apple to continue in the UK

by Asma Hussain

Ericsson is taking its legal battle against Apple to the United Kingdom. The patent infringement suit likely covers the 12 separate patents included in similar disputes between the company pertaining to the use of its 2G, 3G, and 4G technology…

BOE re-gains approval to supply iPhone 13 panels, panels for iPhone 14 to be evaluated

by Asma Hussain

Chinese display manufacturer BOE has re-gained Apple’s approval to produce iPhone 13 display panels. In addition to this, the Cupertino tech giant will soon evaluate panels manufactured by BOE for the upcoming iPhone 14. Apple grants approval to BOE to…