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Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

Apple expands its Community Education Initiative in partnership with California State University

As a strong advocate of introducing coding at the elementary level, Apple has expanded its Community Education Initiative (CEI) to more schools and communities in partnership with California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). In a new article, the company detailed…

iOS iPhoneOct 5, 2022

iOS 16.1 beta 4 adds gray border around iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island in dark mode

Rida Imran

Apple recently seeded iOS 16.1 beta 4 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta update includes a new and more visible gray border around the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island for Dark mode and black wallpapers. Utilizing the extra…

Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

Apple’s Developer Account Page gets new cleaner and more accessible design

Rida Imran

Apple has redesigned its Developer Account Page to offer more information at a glance. The updated cleaner and more accessible layout makes it easy for developers to navigate and search for tools. For $99 per year, developers can enroll in…

Android iOS WhatsAppOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

WhatsApp to block screenshots for “View Once” media on iOS and Android

Rida Imran

To improve users’ privacy, WhatsApp for iOS will block screenshots for “View Once” images and videos. The feature was found by WABetaInfo in the latest WhatsApp beta version iOS 22.21.0.71. and is also released on Android. In 2021, WhatsApp released…

Oct 5, 2022Oct 10, 2022

Apple might agree to TSMC price hike suggests report

Rida Imran

Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has notified several IC designers of its price increase plan for 2023. The move indicates that the manufacturer has gotten or is confident of getting Apple approval. Recently, it was reported that Apple had rejected…

AirPodsOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

iOS 16.1 won’t bring Adaptive Transparency to older AirPods Pro and AirPods Max [U: bug fixed]

Rida Imran

On the latest iOS 16.1 beta 3, users noticed the Adaptive Transparency mode option for their original AirPods Pro and AirPods Max which is available on AirPods Pro (second generation). The expansion of the improved audio feature got the owners…

iPhoneOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

Apple supplier Foxconn sets new monthly revenue record thanks to iPhone 14 Pro demand

Asma Hussain

Apple’s main iPhone supplier Foxconn was able to set a new monthly sales record thanks to “storming demand” for the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Looking ahead, the company is “cautiously positive” about the forthcoming holiday…

iPhoneOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

Shipments of India-made iPhones to generate $2.5 billion by March 2023

Asma Hussain

Shipments of iPhones made in India have generated $1 billion since April and a new report suggests the number will double and reach $2.5 billion by March 2023. Rising shipments of iPhones made in India will help establish the region…

AirPodsOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

AirPods Pro 2 bug sends replace battery alerts repeatedly

Rida Imran

Owners of AirPods Pro 2 are reporting a “replace battery alerts” issue. According to information shared on Reddit, an AirPods Pro 2 bug is repeatedly sending incoherent notifications to replace the battery on the left, right, or case soon via…

iPhoneOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022

Apple will have to adopt USB-C chargers across its lineup by 2024 as EU passes common charger law

Asma Hussain

The European Parliament has finally voted in favor of a directive that will force mobile phone vendors to sell their products with a single standard USB-C port by the end of 2024. This means that Apple will have to remove…