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iOSDec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021

Apple notifies developers of upcoming certificate updates for push notifications and developer IDs

Developers are notified of the upcoming Apple Intermediate Certificate updates starting January 2022. The new changes will impact some apps push notifications and developer IDs depending on their Xcode version. Earlier this month, two new App Store product page features…

iOS iPhoneDec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021

Apple shares 10 useful iPhone tips to scan documents, stack widgets and more

Rida Imran

Apple is regularly upgrading iPhone with new innovative features to enhance users’ experience. But some of us might not be too tech-savvy to know how to get the best out of new updates. So, help users learn Apple Support has…

Android iOSDec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021

WhatsApp is testing a new interface for audio calls on iOS and Android

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is now working on a new interface for voice calls. WABetainfo found that the new feature is under development and will be available on WhatsApp beta on iOS and Android in a future update. Recently, the company has made…

iOS iPhoneDec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021

Apple execs explain why iPhone users should choose Apple Maps over competing apps

Asma Hussain

Apple executives David Dorn and Design Lead Meg Frost recently did an interview with CNN showing off the benefits of the company’s overhauled Apple Maps app including privacy, improved accuracy, and a brand-new 3D experience. Dorn and Frost went on…

iOS iPhone MacDec 23, 2021

DuckDuckGo announces new desktop browser for Mac

Rida Imran

DuckDuckGo is a popular privacy-centered browser on mobile and the company is set to introduce the same privacy features in its new desktop app for Mac. Announced in its year-end wrap-up article, the upcoming DuckDuckGo for desktop is in the closed…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021

Zillow adds support for FaceTime SharePlay for an interactive home shopping experience

Rida Imran

To allow Apple users to host virtual watch parties or hangouts with friends, the company launched the new ‘FaceTime SharePlay’ feature on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. At the time of release, few apps were compatible with SharePlay but with time…

iOS iPhoneDec 22, 2021Jan 4, 2022

AirTag’s safety feature saved an owner’s 2018 Dodge Charger from car thieves

Rida Imran

John Nelson, a Michigan resident was able to find an unknown AirTag hidden in his trunk by car thieves. Nelson told the Fox 2 news that in early December he received a safety alert on this iPhone when was leaving…

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How to set fun icons on iPhone status bar via Focus Mode

Rida Imran

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple introduced a new Focus Mode for users to concentrate their attention on a set of selected tasks like driving, reading, walking, and other activities. The new Mode also provides users with the chance to…

iOS iPhoneDec 22, 2021

NSO miscalculated sale of Pegasus to Ugandans that paved the way to its downfall

Rida Imran

In the past few months, we have read a lot about the terrifying spyware ‘Pegasus’ that uses zero-day exploit to hack any iPhone and Android devices, even the latest models running on the latest software version. The limelight led the…

iOS iPad iPhone MacDec 21, 2021

Apple Maps’ 3-D city details are now available in Philadelphia, U.S.

Rida Imran

In iOS 15, Apple Maps got major upgrades like interactive global maps, 3-D maps in select cities to show three-dimensional details, enhanced navigation, and more. However, its 3-D maps were launched in select cities with the promise that the feature…