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iOS 15.4 beta confirms Apple News app is adding sports scores and favorite team selection

Apple is working on updating its Apple News app with new sports scores and favorite team selection. As per code found in iOS 15.4, users will be able to select their preferred sports leagues and teams to get relevant news…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 1, 2022

Apple changes SMS autofill format to block phishing attacks

Imran Hussain

Apple has changed its SMS autofill format to a newer secure one in order to block phishing attacks. Both iOS and macOS support a feature that allows two-factor authentication codes sent via SMS to be auto-populated in fields in apps…

Android iOS iPhoneFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Google Messages app now shows iMessage reactions as emojis on Android devices [U: released]

Rida Imran

The latest beta update of Google Messages app version 10.7 reveals that the company is working on improving iMessage reactions’ compatibility on Android devices. According to the discovered preference in the beta code, Google Messages will intercept iMessage reactions and…

Apple Watch iOSFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Apple is celebrating Heart Month with new Apple Watch Activity Challenge, books, and more

Asma Hussain

Apple has announced a new Apple Watch Activity Challenge, revealed lifestyle insights from the Apple Heart and Movement Study, and more in celebration of February’s Heart Month. Apple is celebrating Heart Month with new resources across its services In a…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 1, 2022

iOS 15.4 beta reveals Safari push notifications, WebXR and improved PWA support

Imran Hussain

iOS 15.4 beta hints at major new additions to Safari browser, some of which include web notifications, PWA improvements, WebXR support, media and WebRTC additions, web performance improvements, and more. Apple has not officially announced these new Safari features in…

iOSJan 31, 2022

App Store now supports unlisted apps accessible via direct links

Asma Hussain

Apple recently announced its developer website that the App Store now supports unlisted apps that can only be accessed via a link. This means that developers can now publish their apps to the platform that can only be installed through…

iOS iPhoneJan 29, 2022Jan 29, 2022

iOS 15.4 features a ‘Cosmetic Scan’ trade-in tool for iPhone

Imran Hussain

iOS 15.4 shows that Apple is developing a new trade-in tool that can be used to scan an iPhone for cosmetic damage. It is likely going to be used via the camera to take photos of an iPhone, allowing any…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJan 28, 2022Jan 29, 2022

iOS 15.4 beta gains support for Custom Email Domains via iCloud+ subscription

Imran Hussain

With iOS 15.4 beta, Apple has also rolled out support for Custom Email Domain for iCloud Mail accounts on iPhone. This feature, available for iCloud+ customers, allows the use of up to five custom domains to send and receive email…

iOS iPhoneJan 28, 2022Jan 29, 2022

iOS 15.4 allows third-party apps to fully utilize 120Hz ProMotion display on iPhone 13 Pro

Imran Hussain

With iOS 15.4, third-party apps can take full advantage of the 120Hz ProMotion display on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Previously, third-party apps were mostly limited to 60Hz, which was attributed to a bug in Core Animation…

iOS iPhoneJan 28, 2022Jan 29, 2022

iOS 15.4 beta adds support for unlocking with Face ID while wearing a mask

Asma Hussain

The iOS 15.4 beta that was introduced today for iPhone adds the ability to use Face ID while wearing a mask without the need for an Apple Watch. The Cupertino tech giant has also improved support for users that wear…