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Aug 26, 2022Aug 27, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, innovation, privacy, and more in new interview

Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Ryan D’Agostino from Popular Mechanics for an interview to discuss the company’s culture of innovation, privacy, changes driven by environmental preservation, and more. More importantly, he also talked about Steve Jobs’ legacy. Cook…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022

iOS 16 new “Lockdown Mode” allows websites to fingerprint and identify users – Report

Rida Imran

A proof-of-concept website reveals that a design flaw of iOS 16 “Lockdown Mode” allows websites to identify users who have enabled the feature. Although the Lockdown Mode will ensure users’ security, it will jeopardize their privacy. To protect users who…

iPadAug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022

Apple sends payment emails to customers entitled to $95 million settlement over ‘Replacement Devices’ class-action lawsuit

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In October 2021, Apple agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its replacement device under the Apple Care warranty plan for $95 million. This year in April, the court approved the settlement amount and now, Apple is sending out payment…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022

Apple launches new “Platoon for Artists” app as a career management tool for emerging artists

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Apple has unveiled a new app “Platoon for Artists” for emerging artists on the App Store. The new app is designed as a career management tool for upcoming artists to promote their content, track their social media presence, review their…

Apple WatchAug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022

Apple Watch dominated the global smartwatch market in Q2, 2022, its clones take top spot in India

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A new survey by Counterpoint research reveals that the global smartwatch market grew by 13% Y-o-Y in Q2, 2022, and Apple Watch dominated the segment by capturing the largest market share. With a 29.3% market share in Q2, 2022, Apple…

Aug 25, 2022Aug 26, 2022

Study reveals Apple collects the least amount of users’ private data while Google collects the most

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Apple is a big advocate of users’ online privacy. Even as a leading OEM, the company has introduced several privacy features across its OS to prevent apps or websites from collecting users’ data, especially without their permission like the App…

Aug 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022

Google TV brings new improvements to enhance performance and resolve storage issues

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To enhance users’ viewing experience, Google TV has introduced new performance improvements to load content faster, a “Free up storage” menu to resolve storage issues, and other under-the-hood changes. In 2020, the search engine giant launched Google TV as an…

iOS iPhoneAug 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022

Apple stops signing iOS 15.6, downgrade from iOS 15.6.1 version is impossible

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Apple recently released the iOS 15.6.1 update to the public with two essential security patches. Following its release, the company stopped signing iOS 15.6. Now it is impossible for users to downgrade their devices from the latest iOS 15.6.1 version….

AirPodsAug 25, 2022Sep 21, 2022

New filing reveals Apple preparing for new devices with Bluetooth 5.2 support

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Apple’s new filing in the Bluetooth SIG products database suggests that the tech giant is preparing to launch new devices with Bluetooth 5.2. It is likely that the new AirPods Pro 2 will come with LE Audio support. Recently, Bluetooth…

iPhoneAug 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022

How to watch iPhone 14 “Far Out” September 7 event on Apple, Android, and Windows devices

Rida Imran

Apple will stream the iPhone 14 launch “Far Out” event on September 7 live at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time from the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. Interested individuals from around the world can watch the…