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iPad MacDec 24, 2022Dec 27, 2022

Apple sees 61.1% annual growth in India’s PC market thanks to its iPad lineup

After eight solid quarters of growth, India’s PC market has entered a slump with shipments falling 4% year-on-year to 5.1 million units. Despite the overall market decline, Apple continues to see growth in India with its iPad lineup. India’s PC…

Apple WatchDec 24, 2022Dec 27, 2022

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

by Rida Imran

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

by Rida Imran

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

by Rida Imran

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

by Rida Imran

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…

iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro ranks average in MKBHD’s 2022 blind smartphone camera test

by Asma Hussain

YouTuber Marques Keith Brownlee (MKBHD) is back again with his annual blind smartphone camera test. This year, 16 smartphones were compared with a brand-new system. Shockingly, the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera did not do too well. Google Pixel 6A wins…

Apple TV YouTubeDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

YouTube wins rights to NFL Sunday Ticket after Apple exits negotiations

by Asma Hussain

Google and the National Football League (NFL) today announced that YouTube TV will now stream the NFL Sunday Ticket. Apple previously was reported to be in talks with the NFL over securing the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket. However,…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

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

by Rida Imran

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…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Apple removes Home app architecture upgrade from iOS 16.2

by Imran Hussain

After reports of numerous bugs and issues, Apple has removed the Home app architecture upgrade feature from iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 updates. As per Apple, this upgrade brings improved performance and reliability to HomeKit accessories, however,…

Apple Watch iOS iPhoneDec 22, 2022Dec 23, 2022

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

by Rida Imran

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….