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iOS iPhoneJul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Apple defends iPhone security over links with spyware ‘Pegasus’ related attacks on journalists around the world

Apple defends iPhone security in the wake of two investigative reports revealing that surveillance spyware ‘Pegasus’ developed by Israeli-based company ‘NSO’ was used to hack iOS and Android smartphones of journalists, human rights activists, and other individuals by oppressive governments….

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Downgrade iOS 14.7 to iOS 14.6 with these simple steps

by Imran Hussain

Did you upgrade your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 14.7/iPadOS 14.7 and did not like it? Follow our guide on how to downgrade iOS 14.7 to iOS 14.6 on your device using Finder on Mac or iTunes on…

Facebook iOSJul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Facebook Messenger for iOS gets new talking ‘Soundmojis’ in celebration of World Emoji Day

by Asma Hussain

Facebook recently announced the addition of ‘Soundmojis’ to its Messenger service. The social media giant has begun rolling out this feature for its iOS app. Soundmojis adds a twist to the commonly-used pictograms with sound effects, allowing users to use…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 20, 2021

How to jailbreak iOS 14.7 using checkra1n

by Imran Hussain

You can now jailbreak iOS 14.7 using checkra1n on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch using either a Mac or Linux computer. checkra1n can be used on either an Intel and M1 Mac for this jailbreak. Here is our detailed guide…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacJul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Apple seeds iOS 14.7 RC, tvOS 14.7 RC, watchOS 7.6 RC and macOS 11.5 RC

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 14.7 RC, iPadOS 14.7 RC, tvOS 14.7 RC, watchOS 7.6 RC, and macOS Big Sur 11.5 RC to developers. The updates most contain under-the-hood bug fixes and performance improvements and likely security fixes that have not…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 20, 2021Jul 22, 2021

iOS 14.7 released with MagSafe Battery Pack support and Apple Card Family updates

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 14.7 for iPhone and iPod touch. The update features support for the recently announced MagSafe Battery Pack, multiple timers on HomePod via the Home app, and more. What’s new in iOS 14.7? Throughout the beta testing…

iOSJul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021

SolarWinds hackers used iOS 0-day vulnerability to compromise iPhones

by Asma Hussain

The China-based hackers, backed by Russia, who carried out the SolarWinds supply chain attack in 2020 exploited an iOS 0-day vulnerability to orchestrate a harmful email campaign aimed at stealing authentication credentials from government officials. The same vulnerability was also…

iOSJul 19, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Amazon asked Apple to remove Fakespot from the App Store, an app used to detect fake reviews [U: Apple’s comment]

by Usman Hussain

Fakespot was an app available on the App Store that featured the ability to detect bad sellers and fake reviews on Amazing by using sophisticated computer programs. The Cupertino tech giant removed the app from its platform on Friday upon…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021

How to use Spotlight to search for photos in iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

iOS 15 includes several new features for FaceTime, Wallet, Photos, Weather, and Apple Maps including new animations, graphics, and more. The software update also features a ton of improvements for Spotlight Search. Not only is Spotlight Search more powerful and…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to check your Battery Health on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

Introduced in iOS 11, Battery Health shows you the current battery capacity of your iPhone. As your device ages, the battery naturally loses its ability to hold power and will not last as long on a single charge. Though there…