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Facebook iOS iPadAug 22, 2021

WhatsApp for iPad app launching soon with multi-device 2.0

WhatsApp for iPad app will be launching soon with multi-device 2.0 support. The app will also support Android tablets with the update, as confirmed by WABetaInfo. Currently, WhatsApp multi-device support is in beta testing and users can opt-in to use…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPodAug 22, 2021Jul 3, 2026

How to restore deleted apps on iPhone or iPad

by Asma Hussain

Sometimes you might delete an app in a hurry only to realize later that you need it. Or, you might delete an app on your iPhone or iPad and have the desire to install it back. It is possible you…

iOSAug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021

Researchers who built CSAM scanning system ask Apple to drop its plan over concerns it could be repurposed for surveillance and censorship

by Asma Hussain

Since Apple announced it was working on a CSAM detection hashing system that gives the company power to analyze iMessage and iCloud for sexually explicit images, it has been faced with criticism from technologists, academics, and policy advocates. Most recently,…

iOSAug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021

Apple launches new invite-only ‘Siri Speech Study’ app to further improve the digital assistant

by Asma Hussain

Apple has launched a new invite-only ‘Siri Speech Study’ app in the App Store for the collection of speech data to improve the virtual assistant. The app, which is available in several worldwide markets, allows participants to share their voice…

iOSAug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021

Apple’s CSAM plan faces backlash from over 90 civil rights groups

by Asma Hussain

More than 90 civil rights groups have asked Apple to abandon its CSAM plan in an open letter. In addition to this, the groups would also like the Cupertino tech giant to drop its plan to analyze iMessage for sexually…

iOSAug 19, 2021Aug 20, 2021

Australian regulators consider forcing Apple and Google to open their app stores

by Rida Imran

Apple and Google control the distribution and in-app purchases on their devices via App Store and Play Store, respectively. Recently, both companies have been under the radar of antitrust regulators who accuse that Apple and Google stifle competition by forcing…

AirPods iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 19, 2021Jul 3, 2026

Netflix releases support for Spatial Audio for iPhone and iPad on iOS 14

by Rida Imran

Netflix has quietly released support for Apple’s Spatial Audio for iPhone and iPad on iOS 14. With AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, iOS users can enjoy the immersive audio experience when watching movies, shows, and other content on the video…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

Mark your calendars! Pokémon UNITE coming to iOS and iPadOS on September 22

by Asma Hussain

Nintendo recently announced that “Pokémon Unite,” which has been exclusive to Nintendo Switch since July, will launch on iOS, iPadOS, and Android on September 22. The strategic battle game is now available for pre-order on App Store. Pokémon UNITE coming…

iOSAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

WhatsApp is currently beta testing large link previews for iOS

by Asma Hussain

In April, WhatsApp launched a new update for iOS that featured larger media thumbnails, alongside group controls for disappearing messages. Now, the platform is planning to do the same for link previews. According to a new report, the company is…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 19, 2021Jul 3, 2026

Tweetbot 6.2 gets new widgets and support for Siri Shortcuts, Handoff and multiple windows on iPad

by Imran Hussain

Tweetbot 6.2 is now available as a major update with new widgets and support for Siri Shortcuts, Handoff, multiple windows on iPad, and a bunch of new custom icons. This is the second major update since the app got a…