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Apple Music can now identify artists in DJ mixes to compensate them

Apple Music can now identify music of different artists used in DJ mixes to compensate them for their creations. The music streaming service is using the audio-recognition technology of the Shazam app which it acquired in 2018 for $400 million….

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Epic Games wants to relaunch Fortnite on the App Store but Apple sees no “legitimate basis” for reinstatement

Rida Imran

Epic Games has requested Apple to re-instate its developer account so it can release the Fortnite game in Korea again. Recently, the South Korean National Assembly passed a bill that will bar Apple and Google from charging developers’ a commission…

iOS iPhoneSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Updated Microsoft Teams app for iOS will support CarPlay for calls

Rida Imran

Microsoft Teams app has been updated with new features and improvements to facilitate remote and hybrid work. The Verge reports that this month, the app will release CarPlay integration to allow iOS users to join meetings while driving. CarPlay integration…

iOS iPhoneSep 9, 2021

Applauding Apple’s CSAM detection system, UK gov. establishes a fund to develop tech to keep children safe

Rida Imran

Appreciating Apple’s effort to create a safer online space for children with its new CSAM detection and Communication safety in Messages, the UK government is calling out other tech companies to introduce technology to prevent the dissemination of Child Sexual…

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Microsoft releases new firmware for Xbox controllers with improved pairing for iOS

Rida Imran

Microsoft has rolled out a new firmware update for its Xbox One controllers with Bluetooth support to improve cross-device connectivity and reduce latency. The update includes “Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controllers that delivers next-gen features…

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Twitter is testing new ‘Communities’ feature on iOS and web

Rida Imran

Twitter is testing another new feature ‘Communities’. As an invite-based feature, Communities will allow users to connect to other users with similar interests on the platform to engage in informative and fun discussions and more. Currently, the new feature is available…

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U.S. lawmakers moving forward with legislation to change how Apple runs its App Store

Asma Hussain

Despite Apple’s recent efforts to appease antitrust concerns, lawmakers in the United States are moving ahead with legislation to change how Apple runs its App Store to tackle concerns from developers and regulators around the globe. Lawmakers determined to stop…

iOS TwitterSep 8, 2021Sep 9, 2021

Twitter is testing new features to remove followers and share edge-to-edge media

Rida Imran

Twitter has announced that it is testing two new features on the platform: the ability to remove followers without blocking them and for iOS users to share edge-to-edge photos and videos on the app. The social media company is regularly…

iOS iPhoneSep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Apple teases iOS 15 features coming to users this month

Rida Imran

Apple’s upcoming event ‘California streaming’ will be held on September 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT and ahead of its special event, the company has teased new features on iOS 15 coming to compatible devices. The next-generation iOS 15 was announced…

Android iOS iPhoneSep 8, 2021

German law enforcement agency uses Pegasus to hack iPhones and Android smartphones

Rida Imran

A new report by ZEIT Online claims that the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has purchased the malicious spyware Pegasus by NSO, an Israeli-based company. The spyware was bought in 2019 under “the greatest of secrecy in order to…