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How tos iPad iPhoneDec 26, 2022Dec 27, 2022

How to easily add Santa hat on your Memoji on iOS and iPadOS

In addition to Animoji, Apple lets users create Memojis on iOS and iPadOS, cartoonish character, that represents their physical self, personality, mood or alter ego. Custom Memojis can be sent in iMessage and FaceTime video calls that make conversations fun,…

Apple WatchDec 24, 2022Dec 27, 2022

Apple Watch infringed AliveCor’s ECG patents rules U.S. ITC but pauses ban

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Apple Watch ECG or heart rate monitoring tech infringes on two patents of AliveCor. However, the court has put the ban on Apple Watch on hold till the resolution of AliveCor’s appeal…

Dec 23, 2022Dec 24, 2022

Apple shares instructions for Home app users facing issues on iOS 16.2

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On iOS 16.2, Apple upgraded the Home app with improved performance and reliability to HomeKit accessories. However, the update was festered with bugs and issues like devices not responding, entirely missing from the app, sharing not working, and others. Thus,…

Dec 23, 2022Dec 24, 2022

Apple Stores offer free two-hour delivery in select regions for last-minute gifts

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For consumers looking for last-minute gifts for their family and friends, Apple Stores are offering free two-hour delivery in select countries. The tech company charges $9 for two-hour delivery, normally. The offer is available till 12:00 p.m. December 24 to…

Dec 23, 2022Dec 24, 2022

Apple accused of impacting millions by complying with authoritarian governments

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Apple complies with local laws to operate its businesses worldwide. However, this policy lands the tech company in hot water with human rights activities for implementing changes on its App Store requested by authoritarian governments. A human rights organization, AppleCensorship…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Shortcuts app brings new actions for Apple Books and wallpapers on iOS 16.2

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Shortcuts app has been updated with new actions for Apple Books and switching between wallpapers on iOS to deliver improved reading and personalization experiences. On iPhone and iPad, the Shortcuts app allows users to create a quick shortcut to get…

Apple Watch iOS iPhoneDec 22, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Spotify for iOS might offer workout playlists based on Health app data

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Spotify is working on taking users’ personalized audio streaming experience to a new level. According to product designer @Chris Messina, Spotify is working on integration with HealthKit API on iOS to offer subscribers workout playlists based on their health data….

MacDec 22, 2022Dec 23, 2022

New Pixelmator Pro brings Al-powered photo “Deband” to macOS

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The new Pixelmator Pro 3.2.3 adds an innovative groundbreaking feature “Deband”. The new Al-powered feature is designed to remove posterization from images and enhance their quality. Pixelmator Pro is a powerful image editor with various versatile tools to edit, paint,…

iOS iPad iPhone MacDec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022

Apple promotes its Weather app as Dark Sky app’s alternative, ahead of shut down

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In 2020, Apple acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky which offers hyperlocal weather information like down-to-the-minute forecasts. Although the company regularly updated the Dark Sky app, it had planned to shut it down on iOS on January 1, 2023….

iPhoneDec 21, 2022Dec 22, 2022

TSMC to produce Qualcomm’s 5G chips for iPhone 15 series in 2023

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Apple’s long-term silicon supplier, Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will also be producing 5G chips for Qualcomm which will be used in the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Reportedly, the Cupertino tech giant has been developing its own 5G modem chip…