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iPhoneApr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021

Someone sold an iPhone 11 Pro with an off-centered Apple logo for $2700

Apple’s quality control process is on point 99% of the time. The company pays close attention to making sure all of its products are of top-notch condition. However, as rare – we are talking 1 in 100 million here –…

iOSApr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021

Deceptive 5-star ratings and reviews allow scam apps on iOS App Store rake in millions of dollars in revenue from users

by Asma Hussain

Scam apps continue to plague the App Store by making millions from unsuspecting users. With the App Store rules under intense scrutiny at the moment, Apple’s main argument to justify its 30% app commission it asks from developers is a…

Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021

Counterfeit AirPods 3 hit the market prior to the official release of the product

by Asma Hussain

According to a recent report, Apple is expected to launch AirPods 3 in the third quarter of 2021. The mid-range earbuds are rumored to bring a huge refresh to the current AirPods lineup. Despite the fact that AirPods 3 have…

Apple TVApr 11, 2021

Apple TV+ picks up anthology series ‘The Crowded Room’ starring Tom Holland

by Asma Hussain

Tom Holland is returning to Apple TV+ in a new anthology series titled The Crowded Room. The actor, best known for his role as Spider-Man in several films, recently appeared in the Apple TV+ original film Cherry. Along with starring…

iOSApr 10, 2021

Senior Apple engineer compares App Store defenses against malicious actors to bringing a ‘butter knife in gunfight’

by Asma Hussain

As Apple and Epic Games’ legal battle continues, new documents have been released by both sides and a lot of new information has come to light regarding the effectiveness of Apple’s App Store review process. In the documents, A senior…

Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021

Apple claims that Epic Games’ lawsuit was planned months in advance to revive interest in Fortnite

by Asma Hussain

Apple vs. Epic Games is going to court in May. Ahead of the impending legal battle, Apple submitted a 500-page filing to the court alleging that Epic had planned the antitrust lawsuit for months in advance in an effort to…

iOS iPhoneApr 8, 2021

Google updates its flagship iOS apps with privacy nutrition labels

by Asma Hussain

Ever since App Store privacy labels were announced, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding them. Google stopped updating its iOS apps for months to delay its imminent privacy label updates in the App Store. However, all of Google’s…

FacebookApr 6, 2021

Facebook refusing to hand over requested documents in Epic Games v. Apple dispute

by Asma Hussain

Less than a month away from the Epic Games v. Apple trial, Facebook is refusing to produce additional documents despite continued requests from the Cupertino tech giant, according to a joint discovery letter filed with the U.S. District Court for…

MacApr 6, 2021

Adobe Illustrator beta with native Apple Silicon support is now available

by Asma Hussain

Adobe has started testing its first Apple Silicon optimized version of the Adobe Illustrator app. The move comes less than a month after the release of Adobe Photoshop for Apple Silicon. Users with access to the Beta Apps section of…

iOSApr 4, 2021

Spotify iOS app reveals ‘Car Thing’ renders hidden within code

by Asma Hussain

Several years ago, Spotify unveiled a test device referred to as Car Thing, a voice-controlled assistant that featured a small display and controls. Since then, there has been no information regarding the potential release date of Car Thing. Car Thing…