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Android iOSApr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022

Beats Studio Buds are now available in three new colors: blue, gray and pink

Beats Studio Buds are now available in three new colors that perfectly align with Spring vibes. Beats owned by Apple, introduced its first in-the-ear headphones, Studio Buds in June 2021 which feature Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, a charging case,…

Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022

Apple suppliers suspend iPhone and MacBook production amid lockdowns in China

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The recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases in China and subsequent lockdowns in the country’s manufacturing hubs, Shanghai, Kunshan, and Shenzhen, are going to impact Apple’s iPhone and MacBook productions. Nikkie Asia reported that Apple suppliers Pegatron, Quanta, and Compal suspend…

iPad iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 13, 2022

Patents reveal Apple working on its own game controllers

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The U.S Patent and Trademark Office and the International Bureau in Europe have granted Apple two patents related to its own game controllers. The tech giant offers an Apple Arcade, an ad-free and in-app purchases free gaming service with a…

iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 13, 2022

iOS 16 to exclusively feature more customization options on Focus mode

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9to5Mac has found reference to more customization Focus Mode on the upcoming iOS 16 and macOS 13 updates. Apple is expected to host the Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 in June to announce future software updates across Apple products. Previously, Mark…

Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

Apple’s hybrid return-to-work goes into effect for corporate employees

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Apple corporate employees arrived at offices almost after two years under a new hybrid plan, starting on April 11. After canceling the return-to-office plan for corporate staff multiple times since June 2021, the tech giant has finally mandated in-person work…

Android iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

WhatsApp rolls out new ‘file download ETA’ feature to beta testers across platforms

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WhatsApp has released a new “file download ETA” (estimated time of arrival) feature to beta testers for iOS, Android, desktop, and web versions of the app. The new feature will show users the time or duration it will take to…

Apr 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Apple might introduce a new dual USB-C 35W power adaptor [U: leaked images]

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Apple published a new support document for a “35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter” accidentally. Viewed by 9to5Mac, the document was deleted immediately after. Having said that, it did reveal that Apple has such a dual USB-C power adaptor, a…

Apple Music iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

EU adds a new charge against Apple in investigation initiated on Spotify’s complaint

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Reuters reports that European Commission has imposed an additional charge against Apple in the investigation launched on Spotify’s complaint. Last year in summer, the EU antitrust body sent Apple a charge sheet based on a complaint filed by Spotify, alleging…

Apr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022

Apple suppliers’ China hub shuts down as COVID-19 lockdown extends to Kunshan, along with Shenzhen and Shanghai

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The rise of COVID-19 positive cases in other parts of China has shut done Apple suppliers’ China hub leading to supply constraints. According to the South China Morning Post, Kunshan’s 2.1 million residents have also been ordered to stay at…

iOS iPhoneApr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022

WhatsApp changes media visibility for Disappearing Messages feature on iOS

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Last year, WhatsApp introduced the ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature that allows users to enable a private chat mode to share personal information which disappears after a certain duration on iOS and Android. Now, the company is working on more changes to…