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iOS iPhoneApr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022

WhatsApp changes media visibility for Disappearing Messages feature on iOS

Last year, WhatsApp introduced the ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature that allows users to enable a private chat mode to share personal information which disappears after a certain duration on iOS and Android. Now, the company is working on more changes to…

iOSApr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022

Spotify updates Car Thing with new ‘Hey Spotify’ support, add to queue and more

Rida Imran

Earlier this year, Spotify introduced the Car Thing device, a smart player that creates a personalized in-car listening experience irrespective of the automobile. Spotify has updated the device with new features to make that experience even better. However, the new…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneApr 9, 2022

Gear.Club Stradale is available to play on the Apple Arcade now!

Usman Hussain

Developer Eden Games announced the introduction of the brand new racing/driving simulation game exclusively for Apple Arcade early last month. The title was revealed during the Peak Performance event, however, a release date was not revealed. Now, Gear.Club Stradale has…

iOS SnapchatApr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022

Snapchat introduces new “Sign With Snap”, an AR lens to learn ASL Alphabet on iOS

Rida Imran

In partnership with SignAll, Snap Inc. has introduced a new “Sign With Snap”lens on Snapchat for iOS. The new lens is designed for users to learn American Sign Language (ASL) alphabets and develop new non-verbal communication skills. When Apple launched…

iOSApr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022

Third-party apps on iOS App Store are more successful than Apple’s own apps across several categories- Report

Rida Imran

Economists at Analysis Group analyzed apps from Apple and third-party developers on the iOS App Store across a range of popular categories to identify their regional and global performance. The study found that the third-party apps on the App Store…

iOS iPad iPhone MacApr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022

Apple updates iWork suite with new productivity features, improvements and more

Rida Imran

Apple has updated the iWork suite on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps are updated to 12.0 version and bring new productivity features and performance improvements. We have listed down all the new features added to…

iOS iPhoneApr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022

Home widget for HomeKit app updated with support for HomeKit cameras, light colors, battery level sensors and more

Rida Imran

The powerful iOS app to effectively manage HomeKit-enabled accessories, “Home Widget for HomeKit” has been updated with several new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. The latest version introduces HomeKit cameras, light colors, battery level sensors, thermostats and Air Conditioner…

iOS iPhoneApr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022

Reference to new “Apple Classical” app found in the code of iOS 15.5 beta

Rida Imran

Recently, Apple seeded iOS 15.5 beta to developers and beta testers. MacRumors has discovered a reference to the new “Apple Classical” app in the code of the first beta of iOS 15.5. In August 2021, Apple acquired Primephonic which is…

iOS iPhoneApr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022

Police reports reveal AirTag’s safety features work to alert the victims of stalking or theft

Rida Imran

Vice conducted an analysis of records on stalking, harassment, and other incidents involving AirTags in the past eight months from eight police departments. The study revealed that AirTag has become a tool for abusers to stalk or harass women. More…

iOS iPad iPhoneApr 6, 2022Apr 6, 2022

App Store might allow apps to automatically charge for price increases

Rida Imran

Developer Max Seeleman found that Apple is testing a new payment feature that will allow developers to automatically charge for subscription price increases on App Store. Currently, Apple requires that developer needs subscribers’ consent to new price through a price…