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Android iOS iPad iPhoneAug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021

New Senate bill will risk user security, says lobbying group backed by Apple and Google

Apple’s App Store has been on legislators’ radar since last year. A new bipartisan antitrust bill “Open Markets Act” could force Apple and Google to allow sideloading on their devices. Now, a lobbying group backed by the two tech giants…

iOSAug 14, 2021

Apple enables Lossless and Spatial Audio on HomePod 15 with beta 5

by Imran Hussain

Apple has enabled support for Lossless and Spatial Audio in HomePod 15 beta 5 update. Lossless Audio works on both HomePod and HomePod mini models, while Dolby Atmos only works on the original HomePod, that has now been discontinued. Once…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2021Aug 23, 2021

Two more members of U.S. House of Representatives present bill to open Apple’s and Google’s app stores

by Rida Imran

Reuters reports that two more members, a Republican and a Democratic, of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill to limit the power of big tech giants, Apple and Google on their app stores. The new bill is…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Apple’s head of Privacy assures that privacy of users not engaged in illegal CSAM will not be disturbed

by Rida Imran

To answer security and privacy concerns related to new child safety features, Apple’s head of Privacy, Erik Neuenschwander sat down with Tech Crunch’s Matthew Panzarino. In the detailed interview, Neuenschwander explained the functionality of CSAM detection and Communication Safety in…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Apple’s Craig Federighi defends the new ‘Expanded Protections for Children’ saying they are not a backdoor

by Rida Imran

The segments which usually praise Apple for its privacy protections for users, are now strongly criticizing its new ‘Expanded protection for Children’. Therefore, Apple’s VP of Software, Craig Federighi sat down with The Wall Street Journal to clarify the “misunderstanding”…

iOS iPhoneAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” worry employees of their exploitation by repressive regimes

by Rida Imran

Since the announcement of Apple’s new child safety features, the company has been facing a lot of backlash from digital security and privacy experts. Now, Apple’s employees are also raising concerns over the possible exploitation of “Expanded Protections for Children”…

Android iOSAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

by Asma Hussain

A new bipartisan antitrust bill that targets Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, and Amy Klobuchar. The bill is aimed at controlling the market power of online app marketplaces….

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 12, 2021Jul 3, 2026

iOS 15 Safari is getting support for WebM audio

by Imran Hussain

Apple has added support for WebM audio codec to Safari in the iOS 15 beta 5. The company has been adding support for open media file formats over the past few years, including support for WebP images, and WebM audio…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 12, 2021Aug 14, 2021

The new CSAM detection feature will not scan user’s private iPhone photo library, says Apple

by Rida Imran

In the face of strong criticism, Apple has published a new FAQ document explaining that the new ‘CSAM detection’ photo scanning feature will not impact users’ private iPhone photo library. Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” has been under a lot…

iOS iPhoneAug 12, 2021

iOS 15 will allow AirPods to be added to Find My Network, allowing them to be located via Bluetooth

by Imran Hussain

iOS 15 will allow users to link their AirPods (all models) to the Find My Network and locate them using Bluetooth. Find My Network was introduced just before AirTags were launched and helps users find their devices through Apple’s network…