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Games iOSFeb 12, 2021Feb 13, 2021

Viking strategy game ‘Northgard’ finally has a confirmed release date for iOS

The Viking strategy game Northgard was introduced on PC back in 2018 by developer Shiro Games. The game is available on consoles and PCs, and even Nintendo Switch. Playdigious recently announced that it is bringing the game to Android and…

iOS iPhoneFeb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021

New bill introduced by North Dakota Senate “threatens to destroy the iPhone as you know it”

Usman Hussain

The North Dakota Senate recently introduced a bill that could prevent Apple and Google from demanding third-party developers to use their platforms to distribute apps. This would provide alternative app store options for users. The bill is intended to “level…

MacFeb 11, 2021

Apple is providing free battery replacements for 2016/2017 MacBook Pros

Usman Hussain

Apple recently released macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 with a fix to an issue that was blocking the battery from charging in some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models. In addition to this, the company has shared a new support document…

iPhoneFeb 11, 2021

iPhone 12 mini accounted for only 5% of sales in first half of January 2021 – Report

Usman Hussain

According to a recent report, the smallest model in the iPhone 12 line-up, iPhone 12 mini, only accounted for 5% of sales for the entire 2020 iPhone series in the first half of January 2021 in the U.S. Apple shipped…

Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021

Apple has doubled self-driving test miles of California in 2020

Usman Hussain

Every year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles posts detailed information about the companies testing self-driving cars in the state. This year’s data shows that the Cupertino tech giant completed 18.805 miles of self-driving testing in California during 2020, which…

MacFeb 10, 2021

Turn a game controller into a remote control for Mac with ‘Controlly’ app

Usman Hussain

Controlly is a new app on the Mac App Store which is designed to turn a gaming controller into a full-featured remote controller for a Mac. Controlly allows the user to not only move the cursor using the analog sticks…

MacFeb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021

‘Freezeframe’ app for Mac lets users intelligently save and share their workspaces

Usman Hussain

A new app has been launched by a team of developers and designers for Mac called Freezeframe, which lets users save different workspaces to re-use later. Freezeframe takes a present snapshot of your tabs and windows and lets you return…

Games MacFeb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021

Fallout 4, GTA 4, Counterstrike GO, and more games tested on M1 Mac

Usman Hussain

Apple’s latest M1 chip-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini support CrossOver 20 for running Windows games. CrossOver is based on the open-source Wine project that enables users to run some 32-bit Windows games and apps on Linux and…

Apple WatchFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021

Apple Watch ECG feature approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration

Usman Hussain

The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods has approved Apple Watch ECG feature, now the company can officially release the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications feature on the smartphone in the country. Apple Watch’s ECG feature was introduced in…

iPhoneFeb 8, 2021

Cardiologists warn people that iPhone 12 could pose danger to people with pacemakers, defibrillators

Usman Hussain

Apple previously warned iPhone 12 owners that the magnets in its magnetic accessories could meddle with implanted medical devices. Last month, Apple provided more clarity on the issue in a new support document, which medical professionals, like cardiologists, have been…