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iOS iPhoneFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple launches ‘Car Keys Tests’ app on iOS

Apple has launched a new iOS app, Car Keys Tests for car manufacturers to test the integration of its digital Car Key service. The tech company introduced the Car Key feature in 2020 for users to add a digital version…

iOSFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple stops signing iOS 16.3. downgrades from iOS 16.3.1 no longer possible

Rida Imran

Last week, Apple released iOS 16.3.1 update to everyone. Now, the company has stopped signing iOS 16.3 which means users can not downgrade their devices from iOS 16.3.1. As a routine, Apple stops signing the previous iOS version after the…

iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple releases “Communication Safety in Messages” in South Korea, Brazil and more regions

Rida Imran

Apple has expanded its child protection feature, Communication Safety in Messages in six new regions including Brazil, South Korea, Belgium, and others. To prevent the creation and spread of CSAM, Apple introduced Communication Safety in Messages in iOS 15.2. The…

iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple cracks down on sharing developer beta profiles in iOS 16.4 beta 1

Rida Imran

Last week, Apple released the new iOS 16.4 beta 1 and the update includes a new “Beta Updates” interface in the Software Update section for users, who are registered in the Apple Developer program, to easily download the latest developer…

Facebook iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

New ‘Meta Verified’ for Facebook and Instagram offers blue checkmark for $14.99 on iOS

Rida Imran

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta has announced new monthly subscription plans for both apps which paywall verification blue checkmarks, offer protection against impersonation, and other perks. However, the monthly fee for plans cost $14.99 on iOS and $11.99 on…

iPhoneFeb 18, 2023Feb 19, 2023

Leaked image of iPhone 15 Pro shows titanium design and USB-C port

Rida Imran

A reliable Apple leaker @Unknownz21 has shared an alleged image of the iPhone 15 Pro USB-C port which also shows its titanium casing. Although iPhone users have been asking the tech giant to switch from Lighting to the USB-C port…

iOSFeb 18, 2023Feb 19, 2023

Everything new in iOS 16.4 beta 1 – Safari web push, emojis, more

Rida Imran

Apple recently seeded the first developer beta of iOS 16.4. The new update includes several new features like Safari web push notifications, emojis, HomeKit Architecture, Focus mode, and more. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the new iOS 16.4…

Feb 15, 2023Feb 16, 2023

Apple Stores are leading sellers of iPads and Macs in the U.S., not iPhones

Rida Imran

The market survey of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reveals that Apple Stores are leading sellers of iPads and Macs in the United States but they only sell a fraction of iPhones. In addition to third-party vendors, Apple’s products and…

MacFeb 15, 2023

New 15-inch MacBook Air might be powered by M2 chip

Rida Imran

After releasing the next-generation 13-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip in 2022, Apple is expected to launch a larger 15-inch MacBook Air model in April this year. Now, DigiTimes claims that the alleged 15-inch MacBook Air model might be…

Feb 15, 2023

‘Apple Pay Later’ loans will be determined by users’ spending and credit history

Rida Imran

Allegedly, Apple is testing its new payment service “Apple Pay Later” at retail locations in the United States. As the service will allow users to apply for a loan to purchase Apple products and pay in four equal installments over…