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iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 1, 2022Jul 3, 2026

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

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

by 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

by 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 iPhoneJan 28, 2022Jul 3, 2026

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

by 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

by 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

by 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…

iOS iPhoneJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022

An AirTag misused for stalking might became an illegal act by law in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

by Rida Imran

Recently, AirTag has received a lot of media attention for the wrong reasons. In several stalking incidents, culprits used an AirTag to track a victim’s whereabouts and location to steal their cars, kidnap the person, or any other criminal intent….

iOS iPad iPhoneJan 27, 2022Jan 28, 2022

Apple News was the most popular news app in UK in December, 2021

by Rida Imran

A new survey by Ipsos iris reveals that Apple News was the most popular news app in the UK in December 2021. Used by 13.2 million people, Apple News captured 27% of all internet users over 15 years of age…

iOS iPhoneJan 27, 2022Feb 9, 2022

Apple is working to turn iPhones into payment terminals and accept credit cards via NFC

by Rida Imran

Apple is working on a new feature that will turn iPhones into wireless payment terminals. Using the smartphone’s NFC (near field communication) chip, the new tap payment system will allow small businesses to receive payments instantly by letting customers tap…

Android iOS iPhoneJan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022

To compete with Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, India aims to create an indigenous operating system

by Rida Imran

With the growing electronic manufacturing industry in India, the country’s Minister of State for Electronics and IT (MeitY) has set its eyes on creating an indigenous operating system (OS) to compete against Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating systems. Currently,…