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iOS iPhoneSep 9, 2021

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

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

by 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…

iOS iPhone TwitterSep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021

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

by 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…

iOSSep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021

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

by 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

by 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

by 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…

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

by 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…

iOS iPhoneSep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Apple Pay faces new patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S.

by Rida Imran

Cupertino tech giant is hit with a new Apple Pay infringement lawsuit in the United States. A patent holdings company RFCyber has filed a case against the iPhone maker over five patent infringements relating to its contactless payment technology. The…

iOS iPhoneSep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Seven years post-launch, a new survey reveals only 6% of iPhone owners use Apple Pay in the U.S.

by Asma Hussain

According to a new study, Apple Pay has not grown much since its introduction seven years ago as only 6% of iPhone users in the United States opt to use the contactless payment system in stores. This means that an…

iOS Android iPhoneSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

WhatsApp is working on a new customizable ‘Last Seen’ status privacy feature on iOS and Android

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to adjust their ‘Last Seen’ status’ visibility. On a new contact-to-contact basis, users will be able to select the contacts they do not want to share their status visibility with….