Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021

How to make a FaceTime call to Android users on iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

With the introduction of iOS 15, Apple has made it possible for people who have Android phones and Windows laptops to join FaceTime calls – no iPhone or Apple ID required. The process is similar to what apps like Zoom…

Jun 19, 2021Jun 19, 2021

YouTube to roll out picture-in-picture support for iOS users soon

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, YouTube for iOS is officially getting support for picture-in-picture which will allow both non-premium and Premium subscribers to continue watching videos in a floating window while using other apps. Currently, the feature is only rolling…

Jun 18, 2021Jun 19, 2021

WhatsApp’s ‘New Archive’ feature is finally rolled out to iOS users – Leak

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp is testing new functionality for its ‘archive’ chats feature. WABetaInfo found that the popular messaging company has submitted an update called the ‘New Archive’ through the Test Flight beta program for Android and iOS apps. The new organization feature…

Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021

Mayo Clinic patients can now access their health records and data on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

The Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization, has launched Apple Health Records integration on iPhone allowing patients to easily access their health data through the native iOS Health app. Starting Tuesday, Mayo Clinic patients with a Patient Online Services account will…

Jun 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021

CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple’s new privacy features for Mail, Safari and Siri coming to iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

by Rida Imran

Apple announced the new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at the WWDC21 event. Scheduled to release this Fall, the upcoming iPhone and iPad software updates will include several new innovative features like Live Text, Visual Look Up, SharePlay, redesigned widgets,…

Jun 17, 2021

UK watchdog investigating Apple and Google duopoly of mobile phone ecosystems

by Asma Hussain

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority recently announced its intentions to launch a 12-month study into the mobile ecosystems of tech giants Apple and Google over allegations that the two companies have a harmful duopoly that harms users and…

Jun 16, 2021

iOS 15 and macOS Monterey get password authenticator for two-factor authentication

by Imran Hussain

Apple has added a new password authenticator feature to iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey. The company has also added “Passwords” as a new section within System Preferences in macOS Monterey with support for managing passwords, two-factor authentication, importing…

Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021

Low Power Mode comes to iPad and Mac via iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey

by Imran Hussain

Low power mode is finally available for iPad and Mac with the release of iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey, respectively. This feature has been available on iPhone for a long time and reduces background activity to extend battery life. While…

Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021

Apple manually boosted the ranking of its Files app ahead of Dropbox for nearly 11 months

by Asma Hussain

Apple has reportedly admitted that it manually boosted the ranking of its native Files app when users searched for its competitor Dropbox for nearly 11 months. An email chain that was brought forth during the Epic Games vs Apple trial…

Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels have officially launched worldwide

by Rida Imran

New Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels have officially launched, globally. Apple Podcasts app users in 170 counties and regions can now purchase their favorite audio files to enjoy exclusive and ad-free content from diverse genres of creators like sports, news,…