iOS

Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021

With 17.7% growth, user spending on App Store is expected to reach $85.1 billion in 2021

by Rida Imran

The new apps market study by Sensor Tower shows that global consumer spending in mobile apps reached $133 billion in 2021 with 20% Y-o-Y growth. And based on the current trends, the research firm expects users’ spending on the App…

Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021

Apple to launch new Apple Music Voice Plan with iOS 15.2 update

by Rida Imran

Apple seeded iOS 15.2 Release Candidate today and the update includes the new Apple Music Voice Plan. The Cupertino tech giant announced the new affordable Apple Music subscription plan at its October “Unleashed” event. The new cheaper tier will be…

Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021

Apple seeds iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 release candidates

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released release candidate builds for iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to developers and public beta testers. The update includes new features such as Apple Music Voice Plan, App Privacy Report, Messages Communication Safety for kids, Digital Legacy for…

Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021

U.S DOJ scrutinizes Apple for giving Roblox preferential treatment on the App Store

by Rida Imran

Apple’s App Store review process and policy have been under the limelight since 2020. Developers have complained that the process is subjective and policies are applied partially. The company has also been accused of cutting corners for bigger or more…

Dec 7, 2021

WhatsApp updates Disappearing Messages feature with new duration options and more

by Rida Imran

To give users more control over their messages, WhatsApp has updated its ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature with more duration options for users to select the duration which is more suitable for them. The feature was introduced last year as a way…

Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

Apple takes Russian regulatory body to court over warning to allow third-party payment systems on App Store

by Rida Imran

Apple has filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over its warning to allow links to alternative payment systems on the App Store. After the new Korean antitrust law to prohibit Apple and Google from charging in-app…

Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

WhatsApp testing new voice waveforms for chat bubbles on iOS and Android

by Asma Hussain

A few months ago, WhatsApp rolled out voice waveforms for the voice recording UI on iOS and Android devices alongside the ability to stop and start a voice message recording. Now, the company is testing a new interface that shows…

Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

Pokémon Go now supports 120Hz ProMotion on iPhone 13 Pro models

by Rida Imran

Popular augmented reality mobile game, Pokémon Go now offers a 120Hz option on iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Trainers will have to enable the higher refresh rate feature to enjoy faster switching during gameplay. Apple upgraded the Pro models…

Dec 4, 2021

How to set a recovery contact for iCloud in iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

With iOS 15, Apple introduced iCloud Data Recovery to revive your iCloud account on iPhone and iPad. This is useful if you ever lose your Apple ID password and get locked out of your account unable to access your data…

Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

How to set a music app as default with Siri on iPhone and iPad

by Asma Hussain

Did you know that if you do not use Apple Music or prefer a different streaming platform, you can set a music app as default with Siri? the process is very simple and it allows the app to be preferred…