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New report re-confirms the launch of mini-LED MacBook Pro in late 2021

DigiTimes re-confirms that the new mini-LED MacBook Pro is coming out in the second half of 2021. The mini-LED panels are not widely used in the tech industry, therefore, the Cupertino tech giant’s suppliers were facing problems in producing the…

Apple’s new iCloud Private Relay puts VPNs to shame by strengthening browsing privacy – Report

by Rida Imran

At the WWDC21 event, Apple announced a new iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and other software updates with loads of new features and exciting improvements. In addition, Apple also introduced new privacy features to not only strengthen users’ online…

Apple’s partner TSMC schedules production of 3nm chip in 2022

by Rida Imran

Apple’s long-term partner and the only foundry in the world to produce Silicon on 5nm process, TSMC (Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) will reportedly move chip built on 3nm process in the mass production phase by end of 2021with enhanced performance,…

Google is building a new network like Apple’s ‘Find My’ device network

by Rida Imran

Apple offers a vast ‘Find My’ network to locate users AirPods, Phone, iPad, Mac, AirTag, and other gadgets on a map. In Android’s beta code, XDA has discovered that Google is working on a similar network supported by billions of…

Apple M1 Silicon likely to impact Intel’s market share drastically by 2022 – Report

by Rida Imran

DigiTimes reports that in 2022, Intel’s notebook processor market share will face a “record low” drop because of Apple’s transition to custom-built Silicon, M1 chip. Last year, at the WWDC20 event, Apple announced the transition from Intel processors to Apple…

Snapchat finally removes the controversial ‘Speed filter’ for good but critics question the delay

by Rida Imran

NPR reports that Snapchat has eliminated the troublesome ‘Speed Filter’ from the app. The decision to remove the filter from the popular video recording platform comes eight years after it was launched (in 2013) and facing multiple lawsuits from aggrieved…

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about iPhone apps side-loading, malware, AR, and more

by Rida Imran

Apple CEO Tim Cook virtually joined developers at Viva Conference in Paris, France to talk about the impact of COVID-19, privacy, future AR products, competing platform Android, and much more. Earlier this month, it was announced that Mr.Cook will be…

WhatsApp’s ‘New Archive’ feature is finally rolled out to iOS users – Leak

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp is testing new functionality for its ‘archive’ chats feature. WABetaInfo found that the popular messaging company has submitted an update called the ‘New Archive’ through the Test Flight beta program for Android and iOS apps. The new organization feature…

New antitrust legislation would allow Apple users to delete pre-installed apps – Bloomberg

by Rida Imran

Apple has been facing a lot of scrutiny from antitrust legislators who are investigating the company’s policies and rules for anti-competitive behavior. Bloomberg reports that a new antitrust bill would “prohibit” Apple from preventing users from deleting pre-installed apps. Introduced…

Some customers receive the new 24-inch M1 iMac with a slight mounting imperfection

by Rida Imran

Customers are returning their new 24-inch M1 iMac due to a crooked stand. Firstly noted by YouTuber @iPhonedo and later reported by several other customers that they received their new 24-inch M1 iMac with a slight slanting issue with the…