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‘Father of iPod’ Tony Fadell discusses his company, Apple’s culture, development of the first iPhone and more

Former Apple executive Tony Fadell recently went on the Decoder podcast with The Verge’s editor-in-chief Nilay Patel to promote his new book “Build.” In the podcast episode, Fadell talks about the early days of the iPhone and iPod, his company,…

Apple Music bug kicking out other apps from docks of iOS users, Apple confirms it is investigating the issue

by Asma Hussain

An Apple Music bug is causing the app to install itself directly into the dock of iPhones when downloaded from the App Store. In addition, the app is replacing other existing native and third-party located in the dock. Apple has…

Apple starts selling new 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable

by Asma Hussain

Initially announced with the Mac Studio and Studio Display, Apple’s 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable is finally available to order online and will become available for pickup later in May at select Apple Store locations. The cable comes in a…

Foxconn halts recruitment drive as city of Zhengzhou undergoes COVID-19 lockdown

by Asma Hussain

Just yesterday it was reported that Foxconn started a major recruitment phase in its Zhengzhou factory for the production of the upcoming iPhone 14 ahead of schedule. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer has frozen hiring due to the most recent COVID-19…

Foxconn starts hiring for iPhone 14 production ahead of schedule to avoid COVID-19 related delays

by Asma Hussain

Apple has asked its supplier Foxconn to start recruiting workers earlier than users to assemble iPhone 14 models in its Zhengzhou, China, manufacturing plants. Reportedly, the tech giant wanted to start production as soon as possible due to fears that…

Chips for chipmaking machines running low due to ongoing global chip shortage

by Asma Hussain

Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger recently said that the ongoing global chip shortage will continue impacting the electronics industry until 2024. However, it may take longer for the industry to recover. In an interesting turn, TSMC and Intel have revealed that…

Apple Car team gains 31-year Ford veteran – Report

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple has hired longtime Ford engineer Desi Ujkashevic for the Apple Car team. Ujkashevic has been with Ford since 1999 and was previously the company’s global director of automotive safety engineering. Apple poaches longtime Ford…

Telegram is testing new ways to monetize its platform: Telegram Premium

by Asma Hussain

Popular secure messaging app Telegram is testing new ways to monetize its platform. Beta testers for Telegram’s iOS app a new Premium subscription in version 8.7.2 which gives users access to exclusive stickers and reaction emoji. Telegram Premium subscription in…

Apple to face new penalties by Dutch watchdog, regulator unsatisfied with tech giant’s proposal

by Asma Hussain

Apple has been fined 10 times by the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Market (ACM), over the lack of third-party payment options for dating app developers. While the tech giant recently introduced new changes to its App Store policies, the…

How to get Night Mode on iPhone SE

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently released the third-generation iPhone SE with the A15 Bionic chipset. Despite the faster, more efficient chip, the budget-friendly iPhone does not feature Night Mode in the camera app. This means that it does not perform well in conditions…