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iOS iPhoneAug 31, 2021Sep 1, 2021

South Korea passes bill to open Apple and Google platforms to sideloading

The South Korean National Assembly has passed a bill that will stop Apple and Google from charging in-app purchase commission and will allow developers to offer alternative payment systems on App Store and Play Store users. Earlier, the S.Korean parliament’s…

iOSAug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021

Clubhouse adds support for Spatial Audio to make it easier to identify who is speaking

Asma Hussain

Popular voice chat app Clubhouse recently announced that it now supports Spatial Audio in iOS. The immersive surround sound feature not only makes conversations feel more lifelike, but it makes it easy to identify who is speaking on a call….

iOSAug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021

Australia considering stricter regulation for Apple Pay and other digital wallets

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, the Australian government is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment systems like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and China’s WeChat Pay. Currently, these services are not designated as payment systems, which…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchAug 31, 2021

Tweetbot gets new “Behaviors” to customize app features on iPhone and iPad

Imran Hussain

Tweetbot has received a new update, version 6.3, which features new “Behaviors” that allow users to tweak various features on the app to their liking. This includes enabling and disabling features like drag and drop tweets, quick shortcut for switching…

How tos iOS iPhoneAug 30, 2021

How to use Announce Notifications with Siri in iOS 15

Imran Hussain

If you own AirPods or Beats headphones, here is how you can enable Announce Notifications in iOS 15 to announce your incoming notifications from any app, and even reply to them. Announcements for incoming messages and calls were introduced with…

iOSAug 30, 2021Aug 30, 2021

iCloud Private Relay feature leaking users’ original address through WebRTC

Asma Hussain

During the WWDC 21 keynote, Apple announced its updated iCloud+ subscription. The service includes a new feature called iCloud Private Relay which is aimed at making web browsing safer by hiding users’ IP addresses and sharing their approximate location, instead of…

How tos iOS iPhone iPod TouchAug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021

How to use iOS 15 portrait video and audio effects in any app including Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

Asma Hussain

Apple’s latest software update, iOS 15, allows any app that uses your iPhone’s camera and mic to take advantage of portrait video and audio effects. You can use these effects in Instagram Stories, Snapchat videos, and even TikToks. Portrait video…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchAug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021

Here’s how to use Hide my Email in iOS 15

Asma Hussain

Apple’s upgraded cloud service, iCloud+, will be released alongside iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey next month. Along with major privacy updates including Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, the service also offers a feature called Hide my Email. A…

iOS TwitterAug 27, 2021Aug 28, 2021

Twitter launches ‘Ticketed Spaces’ on iOS for creators to monetize their audio chat rooms

Rida Imran

Twitter has launched ‘Ticketed Spaces’ for creators to monetize through their content. Followers of an account will have to pay a certain fee to listen to Ticketed Spaces. As a test phase for the feature, it is currently available on…

iOSAug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021

Apple agrees to establish $100 million fund and make changes to App Store policies to settle a lawsuit by US developers

Rida Imran

To resolve a class-action lawsuit from US developers, Apple has agreed on making meaningful changes to the App Store policies and practices. For the first time, the company will allow developers to directly communicate alternative payment methods to the customers….