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Android iOSNov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021

Apple, Google not doing enough to comply with new app store law in South Korea – Report

Tech companies Apple and Google are not doing enough to comply with South Korea’s new app store law that prohibits app store operators from forcing developers to use their own payment systems according to the lawmaker that drove the legislation….

Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021

Misinformation surrounding coronavirus vaccines rampant on podcasts and radio

by Asma Hussain

A new report by The New York Times dives deep into the widespread misinformation about vaccines on podcasts and radio. The article also touches on the content guidelines of companies that own radio stations and publish podcasts like Apple, iHeart, and…

Apple TV iOS iPadNov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021

iPadOS 15.2 beta 2 features a revamped Apple TV app with a sidebar and a new Store tab

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently released the second beta of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 for developers. Along with Messages Communication Safety in iMessage and the ability to access and use Hide My Email directly from the Mail app, the beta also brings…

How tos iOS iPhoneNov 13, 2021Nov 13, 2021

How to create a Fitness Focus mode to limit distractions while working out

by Asma Hussain

Focus modes in iOS 15 allow users to create custom focus modes in which they can allow certain apps and people to contact them while they are busy with work, mindfulness, driving, etc. You can also create a Fitness Focus…

Nov 13, 2021Nov 13, 2021

iPhone supplier Foxconn says global chip shortage can be expected to continue into H2 2022

by Asma Hussain

One of the biggest iPhone suppliers, Foxconn, said on Friday that it expects the ongoing chip shortage to continue into the second half of 2022 making it difficult for tech giants to keep up with consumer demand, according to a…

GamesNov 13, 2021Nov 13, 2021

Two new games arrive on Apple Arcade, Galaga Wars+ and Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD+

by Asma Hussain

Apple Arcade’s catalog continues to grow with two new additions, Galaga Wars and Kingdom Rush Frontiers arriving on the platform today. In addition to the new games which were released today, two more games will be made available on the…

Nov 12, 2021Nov 12, 2021

Jony Ive speaks on Steve Jobs, wearables, and LoveFrom at RE:WIRED 2021

by Asma Hussain

In an interview with Vogue’s Anna Wintour at the 2021 RE:WIRED event, former Apple design chief Jony Ive confirmed that he is still working with the Cupertino tech giant. Ive was part of a panel called “Designing for the Future…

MacNov 12, 2021Nov 12, 2021

Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pros ‘Insanely Efficient’ at cryptocurrency mining, but not worth the effort

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips for its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models offer significant performance improvements over the base M1 chip. This raises the question of whether or not the last-gen Apple Silicon can accommodate cryptocurrency…

Android iOSNov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook compares phones that allow sideloading to cars with no airbags or seatbelts

by Asma Hussain

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke on a number of broad topics at the New York Times DealBook summit including the company’s role in users’ mental health, the fact that he has personally invested in cryptocurrency, and sideloading. Apple CEO Tim…

Nov 11, 2021Nov 29, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook owns cryptocurrency as part of a “diversified portfolio”

by Asma Hussain

Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed several topics related to his company and the technology industry at the New York Times DealBook summit, including sideloading, future products, and the fact that he has personally invested in cryptocurrency. Tim Cook says Apple…