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Android iOSAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

A new bipartisan antitrust bill that targets Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, and Amy Klobuchar. The bill is aimed at controlling the market power of online app marketplaces….

iPhoneAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Apple supplier Foxconn adopting new camera assembly process for iPhone this year to reduce costs

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple is adopting a new camera assembly process for iPhone. Rather than acquiring camera lenses together and having them pre-assembled, the tech giant will now individually produce each of the camera lenses in an effort…

iOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

Apple could expand new child safety features to third-party apps in the future, possibly in the form of an API

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled new child safety features which give the company power to analyze iMessages for sexually explicit images, scan iCloud Photos to detect CSAM content, and update Siri and Search to warn, intervene and guide children when searching for CSAM related…

Android iOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

WhatsApp will soon let users transfer their chat history between Android and iOS

by Asma Hussain

On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed that it is adding a highly-anticipated feature to its platform – the ability to transfer chat histories between iOS and Android phones. The chat history will include all conversations, photos, and voice notes. Prior to this,…

Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021

Apple is shutting down employees from taking part in internal surveys about pay equity – Report

by Asma Hussain

Apple employees have been conducting surveys within the company about their colleagues’ thoughts on hybrid return-to-work, and also pay equity. However, according to inside sources, the Cupertino tech giant is forbidding employees from taking part in internal surveys – which…

iOSAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021

Slack will no longer support Apple devices running iOS 12, starting next month

by Asma Hussain

The business communication platform Slack will stop working on some older Apple devices starting next month. As per the company’s latest update to the app, it will soon require iOS 13 and newer to work on Apple devices. This means…

MacAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021

OLED screens for 2022 MacBook Pro to be supplied by Samsung

by Asma Hussain

As per a new report, Apple is on track to upgrade its MacBook Pro and iPad lineup with OLED displays in the future. Apple display supplier Samsung is in the early stages of a new production process for OLED display…

iPhoneAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021

Apple will equip 2022 iPhones and Macs with 3nm chips – Report

by Asma Hussain

According to a preview of an upcoming report by DigiTimes, Apple’s 2022 iPhones and Macs will feature chips built on the 3nm process. The tech giant’s main chip supplier is planning on massing producing 3nm chips for Apple products in…

Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021

Apple is in talks with South Korean partners about developing Apple Car – Report

by Asma Hussain

Rumors about Apple Car have died down over the past few weeks. But, according to a new report, Apple is in talks with South Korean partners about developing the App Car. The Cupertino tech giant’s Apple Car team recently discussed…

MacAug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021

14-inch and 16-inch M1X MacBook Pros have entered mass production

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple suppliers have begun mass production of the upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The Cupertino tech giant is expecting to reach a maximum of 800,000 monthly shipments of the laptop by the end…