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Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021

Apple supplier Foxconn’s India plant has been shut down for three additional days, officials to investigate workers’ living conditions

Foxconn’s factory in Chennai, India was recently shut down for a week due to a food poisoning incident that left 150 employees hospitalized which in turn, led to protests bringing production at the plant to a standstill. According to a…

Dec 27, 2021Dec 27, 2021

New Apple Card owners can get 5% cashback on Apple products with this promotion

by Asma Hussain

Apple is offering a new Apple Card promotion to users. New customers can get a discount of 5% on some of their Apple purchases like hardware or accessories, earned as an increase to the Daily Cash reward. Apple offering 5%…

FacebookDec 27, 2021

Apple reportedly hires Meta’s AR communications chief for 2022 headset launch

by Asma Hussain

As rumors about Apple’s alleged AR/VR headset heat up, a new report says the company has hired Meta’s augmented reality communications lead. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple hired Meta AR communications chief, Andrea…

How tos iOS iPhoneDec 25, 2021

How to reset and erase a locked iPhone without a computer

by Asma Hussain

In iOS 15.2, Apple has added the ability to reset and erase a locked iPhone without a computer. This new feature can be accessed when a device is in Security Lockout mode, after too many failed passcode attempts. Resetting an…

How tos iOS iPhoneDec 25, 2021

How to stop Messages from sharing your Focus Status on iOS

by Asma Hussain

If you are running iOS 15 or later, you would know about Focus Status. Focus Status, a part of Focus Mode, is enabled in Messages and other apps and displays a notice to other users that you have notifications silenced….

iPhoneDec 25, 2021Dec 28, 2021

iPhone 15 Pro could be the first to ditch the physical SIM card slot [Update]

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone so-called iPhone 15 is still two years away but that won’t stop the rumor mill. As per a sketchy rumor from Brazilian site BlogDoiPhone, iPhone 15 Pro could be the first iPhone model to ship without a physical…

Apple MusicDec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021

Get in the holiday spirit with these Apple Music playlists

by Asma Hussain

Christmas is right around the corner and Apple Music editors have curated several playlists that are guaranteed to lift your spirits and put you in the holiday mood. From playlists with classic Christmas anthems like Mariah Carey’s All I Want…

Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021

Apple must make changes to App Store in-app purchase system before Jan. 15, Dutch regulators rule

by Asma Hussain

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ordered Apple to make it possible for dating app developers to offer alternate payment methods outside of the App Store system. The Cupertino tech giant must comply with the advised changes…

iPhoneDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021

MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2021 – Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra comes out on top

by Asma Hussain

YouTuber MKBHD has dropped the video for his highly-anticipated 2021 smartphone awards. Brownlee annually picks the best smartphone in nine different categories like best battery, best camera, etc, ending with the overall ‘Phone of the Year.’ MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2021…

Facebook iOSDec 24, 2021Jan 8, 2022

WhatsApp working on animated heart emojis for iOS

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a ton of new features recently. According to a recent report, the company is working on is a small visual addition for emojis: new animated heart emojis. The feature is currently under development but it…