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Mac Office WindowsFeb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021

Microsoft Office 2021 will arrive on macOS and Windows later this year

Microsoft recently announced a new one-time version of Microsoft Office for both consumers and commercial use for macOS and Windows will arrive in late 2021. The company said it plans to release a Long-Term Servicing Channel version of Microsoft Office…

Apple WatchFeb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021

Apple partners with University Health Network on heart failure study utilizing Apple Watch

by Asma Hussain

The University Health Network recently announced the launch of a new study that is aimed at researching how the Blood Oxygen app on the Apple Watch Series 6 can help in detecting heart failure and progression in its early stages….

Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021

Apple was the leading buyer of semiconductor chips in 2020 – Gartner

by Asma Hussain

Apple was the leading buyer of semiconductor chips in 2020, according to technology analyst firm Gartner. The Cupertino tech company spent $53.6 billion and took 11.9% of the global market share. Samsung came in at second with an 8% share…

Apple TVFeb 19, 2021

Apple TV+ inks multi-year deal with Skydance Animation to release animated films and TV series

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ has struck a multi-year deal with Skydance Animation to release several films including “Luck” and “Spellbound,” and a two-season order for the animated series “The Search for WondLa.” Apple TV+ is the Cupertino tech giant’s video streaming service…

iPhoneFeb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021

Apple will soon repair iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini’s rear glass without replacement

by Asma Hussain

According to a recent report, Apple could be working on introducing a new repair method to fix hardware issues on the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 mini that resulted in replacing the smartphones instead of repairing them for environmental…

iPhoneFeb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021

North Dakota Senate rejects App Store bill that would have “destroyed iPhone as we know it”

by Asma Hussain

The North Dakota State Senate has voted against a bill that would have prevented Apple and Google from demanding third-party developers to use their platforms to distribute apps. This would have allowed developers and users to circumvent the App Store…

iPhoneFeb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021

Apple’s foldable iPhone with Apple Pencil support to launch in 2023

by Asma Hussain

Early rumors that insinuated Apple was working on a foldable iPhone surfaced in late 2017. More recent rumors that have popped up in 2021 suggest that the company is internally testing early prototypes for the foldable iPhone in its labs….

iPhoneFeb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021

Apple gets patent for displays with variable refresh rates between 60Hz to a staggering 240Hz

by Asma Hussain

With iPhone 13 rumors picking up steam, several reports indicated that Apple’s upcoming iPhone lineup would feature a display with a high refresh rate. More specifically, it was speculated that Apple would use ProMotion displays, capable of reaching 120Hz. Now,…

Feb 16, 2021

Volkswagen CEO declares company is not afraid of Apple Car

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s entry into the electric vehicle market will not cause an issue for Volkswagen. The company’s chief executive Herbert Diess “we are not afraid,” of Apple Car in an interview picked up by Reuters. In December, the publication reported that…

Feb 16, 2021

Apple Music Replay 2021 playlist top tracks of the year is now available

by Asma Hussain

Apple Music Replay 2021 is now available for users as a culmination of their favorite tracks for the year. The feature allows a user’s top tracks to be collected in a single playlist, with new songs being added to it…