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iOS iPhoneApr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024

iOS 18 to prioritize privacy and speed with on-device AI processing

Apple is gearing up to unveil its iOS 18 at WWDC in June, and all indications suggest that the tech giant is doubling down on artificial intelligence technologies. The latest buzz suggests that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will feature advanced…

iOS iPhoneApr 20, 2024Apr 20, 2024

European regulators to approve Apple’s Tap-to-Pay access

Ali Hasnain

European regulators are expected to approve Apple’s plan to allow access to their NFC chip for Tap-to-Pay functions. This move will enable banks and other payment apps to offer contactless payment options on iPhones without depending on Apple Pay. For…

Apple TV iOS iPhoneApr 19, 2024

Emulators for PlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA coming to the App Store

Ali Hasnain

There is a multi-emulator app called Provenance in development that aims to bring the emulation of classic game consoles to iPhone and Apple TV. This follows a recent change in Apple’s App Review Guidelines that now allows “retro game console…

iOS iPhoneApr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024

AltStore PAL: A game-changing alternative app marketplace for iPhone users in the EU

Ali Hasnain

AltStore has unveiled PAL, a new alternative app marketplace launched for iPhones in the European Union. It’s part of a new feature introduced in iOS 17.4 that allows alternative app stores. AltStore PAL is not just another third-party app repository;…

Games iOS Nintendo SwitchApr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024

New NES emulator hit the App Store, but was quickly removed

Ali Hasnain

There was briefly an NES emulator available on the App Store called Bimmy. It was quickly removed by the developer, likely due to concerns about copyright infringement. News of Bimmy sent a wave of nostalgia crashing through the retro gaming…

iOS iPad iPhoneApr 17, 2024

Apple seeds iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 17.5 beta 2 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers. The update is now available over-the-air for iPhone and iPad, as well as via Apple Developer Center for download. iOS 17.5 beta 1 and iPadOS 17.5…

iOS iPhoneApr 16, 2024Apr 17, 2024

iOS 17.5 beta 2 allows sideloading, only in EU

Asma Hussain

In a significant shift, Apple is loosening its control over app distribution in the EU with the rollout of iOS 17.5 beta 2. This update introduces sideloading, a feature long-demanded by developers and users alike. Sideloading allows users to download…

iOS iPhoneApr 15, 2024Apr 15, 2024

Game Boy emulator arrives on the iPhone App Store

Ali Hasnain

Apple recently changed its App Store rules to allow emulator apps for older gaming consoles on iPhones and iPads. The first emulator to hit the App Store is called iGBA, and it lets you play Game Boy, Game Boy Color,…

iOSApr 11, 2024Apr 12, 2024

Google Photos bringing Magic Editor to iOS starting May

Ali Hasnain

Google announced that their well-regarded AI photo editing tool, Magic Editor, will be available for all users of Google Photos on iOS starting May 15th, 2024. What is Magic Editor? Magic Editor uses artificial intelligence to automatically enhance photos in…

iOS iPhoneApr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024

iOS 18 will reportedly offer Safari Browsing Assistant and Encrypted Visual Search

Asma Hussain

As we inch closer to the announcement of Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 18 update, two leaked features have stirred excitement within the tech community. The leaked features, Safari Browsing Assistant and Encrypted Visual Search, are expected to be powered by…

iOS

Apple rekindles talks with OpenAI, signaling a generative AI push in iOS 18

How to disable “Discoverable by Others” setting in iOS 17 Journal app

Apple seeds beta 3 for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5

Apple to introduce Calculator app for iPad with iPadOS 18

Top 5 best free Pokemon games for Switch and mobile

iOS 18 to prioritize privacy and speed with on-device AI processing

European regulators to approve Apple’s Tap-to-Pay access

Emulators for PlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA coming to the App Store

AltStore PAL: A game-changing alternative app marketplace for iPhone users in the EU

New NES emulator hit the App Store, but was quickly removed

Apple seeds iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers

iOS 17.5 beta 2 allows sideloading, only in EU

Game Boy emulator arrives on the iPhone App Store

Google Photos bringing Magic Editor to iOS starting May

iOS 18 will reportedly offer Safari Browsing Assistant and Encrypted Visual Search