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Safari in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey features new design, Tab Groups and switches to HTTPS for compatible websites

Safari for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey is a major upgrade. It features a new design for the tab bar, an improved search field, a redesigned sidebar with Tab Groups, new privacy protections, and HTTPS upgrade for known…

iOS iPhoneJun 12, 2021Jun 14, 2021

iOS 15 features new Memoji customization options with 40 new outfits, new stickers and multicolored headwear options

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled iOS 15 at WWDC 21. Along with major design and usability improvements, the software update brings a ton of new customization options for Memoji which include over 40 different outfit choices, new multicolored headgear options, new accessibility…

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Facebook Messenger gets new themes, quick reply bar, QR codes and payment links

by Imran Hussain

Facebook Messenger app for iOS has received a bunch of new features including chat themes, a quick reply bar, and new QR odes and payment links that let users send and receive money from anyone, whether they use Facebook or…

Android Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 11, 2021Jun 19, 2021

Apple’s Craig Federighi talks to YouTubers about iOS 15 and other updates

by Rida Imran

Apple announced the next-generation updates across devices which are packed with new and exciting features: iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey, and tvOS 15. And the man behind it all, Apple’s Head of Software Mr. Craig Federighi sat…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021

2021 Apple Design Awards winners announced: Genshin Impact, HoloVista, Bird Alone, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and more

by Asma Hussain

The 2021 Apple Design Awards winners were recently announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Ahead of the virtual event, Apple previewed thirty-six finalists, whose apps and games bring bold, creative, and distinctive ideas to life. In each category, Apple selected…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021

Users can mark specific subjects for Photos to suggest less often as featured images in iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

With iOS 15, users can finally mark specific people, dates, locations, and holidays for Photos to suggest less often as featured images in Memories, widgets, and more. This is a great feature if you want to avoid certain subjects from…

iOSJun 11, 2021Jul 14, 2021

iOS 15 features new StoreKit API which allows users to request refunds directly within apps

by Asma Hussain

Announced at WWDC 21, iOS 15 includes several new features for Wallet, Photos, Weather, and Apple Maps including new animations, graphics, and more. One small but valuable feature included in the software update is the ability for users to request refunds…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021

iOS 15 beta reveals Apple has doubled down on secrecy by bifurcating internal builds

by Rida Imran

9to5Mac’s analysis of iOS 15 beta has found that Apple has made internal changes in the update to hide features from engineers to prevent leaks and maintain secrecy. Perhaps that is why very few features were leaked before the WWDC21…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021

macOS Monterey improves experience of iOS apps on M1 Macs with full-screen support, Apple Pay and more

by Asma Hussain

With the launch of macOS Big Sur, Apple announced that it would allow users to run iOS apps on their Mac thanks to its M1 chip. Since most developers design mobile apps for smaller displays, the performance and compatibility of…

iOS iPhone MacJun 10, 2021

iOS 15 and macOS Monterey will support 15-second gameplay recordings via game controllers

by Usman Hussain

On gaming consoles, controllers usually offer a designated button for users to record the screen or take a screenshot and Apple is offering a similar feature in its latest software updates: iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. The functionality is useful…