Rida Imran

Snapchat added new ‘My Place’ feature on Snap Map to explore new places

by Rida Imran

Snapchat has introduced a new feature ‘My Places’ on Snap Map for users to explore places they, their friends, and the large Snapchat community have visited. As worldwide COVID-19 vaccination drives are paving the way for outdoor and public activities,…

Google’s new privacy section on Play Store is a copy of Apple’s nutrition labels

by Rida Imran

After announcing the new privacy policy for developers, Google has revealed an in-progress design for Android’s Play Store privacy section. The new safety section will be dedicated to information on an app’s data collection, privacy, and security practices. Does that…

Apple’s chip partner TSMC plans to build a 2nm chip plant by 2023 – its most advanced chip plant

by Rida Imran

Taiwan’s Environmental Review Committee has approved TSMC’s (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) plan to build a 2nm chip facility in Hsinchu’s Baoshan township. It will be the most advanced chip plant to date. Currently, TSMC is the only foundry in the…

CEO Tim Cook says Apple only invests in those components which allows it “to do something better”

by Rida Imran

At the earnings call of Q3 2021, discussing the company’s focus behind components procurement and development, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook said they go for components with which Apple can deliver something better than the competition. The company saw record-breaking Q3…

In Q3 2021, Apple saw double digit growth for switchers and upgraders

by Rida Imran

Apple recently published its earnings report for the third quarter of 2021, ending in June. At the earnings call, the company’s CEO Tim Cook said that Apple saw “double-digit” growth for switchers and upgraders in the Q3. The company reported an…

Apple expects global chip shortage to impact iPhone and iPad sales in the upcoming September quarter

by Rida Imran

For the upcoming fourth quarter of 2021, Apple expects lower revenue growth than the $81.4 billion revenue in the June quarter. The primary reason for the low revenue forecast is the possible impact of the prevailing global chip shortage on…

Apple’s Wearable, Home, and Accessories category generated $8.8 billion revenue in June quarter of 2021

by Rida Imran

Apple’s Wearable, Home, and Accessories category grew by 36 percent in the June quarter of 2021. Collectively, the category generated $8.8 billion in revenue for the company. The company reported $81.4 billion in revenue with 36 percent Y-o-Y growth. Apple’s…

Apple’s services grew by 33% with an all-time high $17.5 billion revenue in Q3 2021

by Rida Imran

Apple reported a record June quarter with 36 percent Y-o-Y growth, the company hit $81.4 billion in revenue across products and services. In the third quarter of 2021, Apple’s Services saw an all-time high of $17.5 billion in revenue. The…

In iOS 15, Apple is adding selfie verification for add ID cards to Wallet App

by Rida Imran

At the WWDC 21 event, Apple announced that users will be able to add identify cards and digital keys to their Wallet app in iOS 15 launching this Fall. In the iOS 15 beta 4 code of the upcoming update,…

Apple TV+ ‘Ted Lasso’ tops TV show charts in United States and worldwide

by Rida Imran

Apple TV+ award-winning comedy show ‘Ted Lasso’ top the TV show charts in the United States and worldwide. A new list of top 10 television shows in July by JustWatch revealed that Ted Lasso took the lead as the most-watched…