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How to use an email instead of a phone number for iMessage on iPhone & iPad

If you have ever wanted to hide your phone number or stop using it permanently for iMessage, you can use an email address instead. When you set up iMessage on iPhone, your phone number is used by default. However, Apple does…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPodSep 11, 2021Jul 3, 2026

How to turn off notifications for mentions in Messages on iPhone & iPad

by Asma Hussain

To make it easier for you to know if you were pinged in a group, Apple added support for Mentions to Messages with iOS 14. The feature also allows you to select to be notified if you have been mentioned…

Apple TVSep 11, 2021

Apple TV+ drama series “Swagger,” based on Kevin Durant, to debut on October 29

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ today announced that the first season of its new drama series, “Swagger,” will debut on October 29. The series is created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, NBA superstar Kevin Durant and Imagine’s Brian Grazer. Apple TV+ unveils first look…

Apple TVSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Apple TV+ rated highest in terms of user privacy out of all streaming services – Report

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple TV+ provides the best privacy among other streaming service competitors that sell user data to third-party companies and track viewing habits for target ads. A new report from Common Sense Media aims to shed…

FacebookSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Facebook, Ray-Ban debut $299 smart glasses without any AR functionality

by Asma Hussain

Facebook has finally announced its long-rumored smartglasses in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The $299 Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses are available in 20 different style options and can be connected to an iOS or Android device for full functionality. Facebook…

iOSSep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021

U.S. lawmakers moving forward with legislation to change how Apple runs its App Store

by Asma Hussain

Despite Apple’s recent efforts to appease antitrust concerns, lawmakers in the United States are moving ahead with legislation to change how Apple runs its App Store to tackle concerns from developers and regulators around the globe. Lawmakers determined to stop…

iPhoneSep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021

64% of customers have no intention to upgrade to iPhone 13, survey reveals

by Asma Hussain

With Apple’s announcement of its upcoming iPhone 13 lineup around the corner slated for the ‘California Streaming‘ virtual event, a new survey shows that just 1-in-10 iPhone users plan to upgrade to the newest iPhone when it is launched. Only…

TwitterSep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Twitter hashflag for Apple’s upcoming September 2021 event is now live

by Asma Hussain

Following Apple’s official announcement of its upcoming ‘California Streaming’ event, which will be held on September 14, the tech giant has added a new hashflag to Twitter. When you tweet the hashtag #AppleEvent, the micro-blogging platform will display a mini…

iOS iPhoneSep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Seven years post-launch, a new survey reveals only 6% of iPhone owners use Apple Pay in the U.S.

by Asma Hussain

According to a new study, Apple Pay has not grown much since its introduction seven years ago as only 6% of iPhone users in the United States opt to use the contactless payment system in stores. This means that an…

iPhoneSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

New MagSafe Charger revealed in Apple’s FCC filings

by Asma Hussain

With Apple’s fall 2021 event around the corner, where the company is expected to announce iPhone 13, we have some news about the MagSafe Charger. As per a new FCC filing from Apple, the company is working on a revised…