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Apple WatchAug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021

Metabolism tracking app Lumen coming to Apple Watch

Lumen was launched last year as the world’s first device that measures metabolism in real-time via a user’s breath. Lumen is now launching a companion app for Apple Watch that allows users to see their results right from their Watch….

Aug 23, 2021Aug 31, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses competition in tech, privacy and his morning routine in new interview

by Asma Hussain

In a recent in-depth interview with the Australian Financial Review, Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed privacy, App Store regulation, his morning routine, and more. The interview also includes a quote from a former Apple executive stating that under Steve Jobs,…

How tos YouTubeAug 22, 2021Mar 31, 2022

How to enable YouTube picture-in-picture mode on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

In June, Google announced that YouTube for iOS is officially getting picture-in-picture support, allowing non-premium and Premium subscribers to continue watching videos in a floating window while using other apps. Currently, the feature is only rolling out for Premium members,…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPodAug 22, 2021Jul 3, 2026

How to restore deleted apps on iPhone or iPad

by Asma Hussain

Sometimes you might delete an app in a hurry only to realize later that you need it. Or, you might delete an app on your iPhone or iPad and have the desire to install it back. It is possible you…

iOSAug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021

Researchers who built CSAM scanning system ask Apple to drop its plan over concerns it could be repurposed for surveillance and censorship

by Asma Hussain

Since Apple announced it was working on a CSAM detection hashing system that gives the company power to analyze iMessage and iCloud for sexually explicit images, it has been faced with criticism from technologists, academics, and policy advocates. Most recently,…

iOSAug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021

Apple launches new invite-only ‘Siri Speech Study’ app to further improve the digital assistant

by Asma Hussain

Apple has launched a new invite-only ‘Siri Speech Study’ app in the App Store for the collection of speech data to improve the virtual assistant. The app, which is available in several worldwide markets, allows participants to share their voice…

iOSAug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021

Apple’s CSAM plan faces backlash from over 90 civil rights groups

by Asma Hussain

More than 90 civil rights groups have asked Apple to abandon its CSAM plan in an open letter. In addition to this, the groups would also like the Cupertino tech giant to drop its plan to analyze iMessage for sexually…

Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021

Apple backs President Biden’s plan to eliminate greenhouse gases from power plants by 2035

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s VP of environment, policy, and social initiatives Lisa Jackson recently said that the company supports a clean energy standard proposed by the Biden administration. The plan aims to eliminate greenhouse gases from power plants in the next decade. Apple…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

Mark your calendars! Pokémon UNITE coming to iOS and iPadOS on September 22

by Asma Hussain

Nintendo recently announced that “Pokémon Unite,” which has been exclusive to Nintendo Switch since July, will launch on iOS, iPadOS, and Android on September 22. The strategic battle game is now available for pre-order on App Store. Pokémon UNITE coming…

iOSAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

WhatsApp is currently beta testing large link previews for iOS

by Asma Hussain

In April, WhatsApp launched a new update for iOS that featured larger media thumbnails, alongside group controls for disappearing messages. Now, the platform is planning to do the same for link previews. According to a new report, the company is…