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iPhoneFeb 12, 2023Feb 12, 2023

This modded iPhone features USB-C AND Lightning ports

An engineer has managed to modify Apple’s iPhone 12 mini to feature both USB-C and Lightning connectivity ports, side by side. Engineer manages to mod an iPhone to feature both USB-C and Lightning connectivity It has been reported numerous times…

HomePodFeb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023

Teardown of HomePod 2 reveals the internal changes are “superficial”

Rida Imran

Apple kicked off this year with the re-launched its original smart speaker. The new HomePod 2 looks and sounds like the 2018 HomePod but it’s packed with new components. Teardown experts at iFixit opened the new HomePod 2 to check…

MacFeb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023

Apple’s 27-inch display with mini-LEDs and ProMotion will not launch this spring

Asma Hussain

According to display industry analyst Ross Young, Apple’s rumored 27-inch display with mini-LED backlighting is no longer anticipated to launch in the first quarter of 2023. Analyst claims Apple’s rumored 27-inch display is facing delays After Apple introduced the affordable…

iPhoneFeb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023

The performance of the iPhone 15’s USB-C port may rely on Apple certified accessories

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, the USB-C port and charging cords for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will have a Lightning-like authenticator chip, which may limit their compatibility with third-party accessories not sanctioned by Apple. Apple may be working…

Apple TVFeb 10, 2023

Apple TV owners no longer need an iPhone or iPad to accept iCloud terms

Rida Imran

Owners of Apple TV set-top box can now accept iCloud terms via the web and no longer requires additional iOS or iPadOS device to do so. The latest tvOS update created a problem for Apple TV owners, who did not…

iOS iPhoneFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Uber now offers CarPlay support for drivers in the U.S.

Rida Imran

The popular ride-hailing service, Uber has released CarPlay support for its drivers in the United States. Now, Uber drivers with an iPhone can use their smartphones safely on the road. Apple offers CarPlay service for iOS users to smartly and…

iPhoneFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Apple exec speaks on the iPhone 14’s internal design changes and improved repairability

Asma Hussain

Richard Dinh, Apple’s senior director of iPhone product design, recently discussed the internal modifications that make repairs easier in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with Tim Biggs of The Sydney Morning Herald. The iPhone 14 offers better-sustained performance…

Feb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Apple and Google misuse their market dominance, claims Japan’s antitrust authority

Asma Hussain

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) says that Apple and Google take advantage of their stronger bargaining position in the market. The authority further says that Apple and Google should foster innovation without impeding the development of new goods or…

MacFeb 9, 2023

Microsoft working on the new Skype with native support for Apple Silicon Macs, finally

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft is reportedly working on a Skype version for Apple Silicon Macs. The first Mac computers with Apple Silicon chips arrived in 2020, and the most popular apps like Discord and Whatsapp have already been updated to run natively with…

iOS iPadFeb 9, 2023

iOS 16.3 causes iCloud backup issues for several users

Rida Imran

Apple released the latest iOS 16.3 update with new security features like Security Keys for Apple ID and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud for users, worldwide. It appears that the new security features are apparently causing iCloud backup issues for…