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iOS MacJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

The next version of macOS could be called Monterey or Mammoth

Over the past year, the Cupertino tech giant has renewed and abandoned several trademarks that could hint at what macOS 12 could be called. Since 2013, new installments of macOS have been named after magnificent places in California like Yosemite,…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 2, 2021Aug 15, 2021

Apple updates Pages, Keynote and Numbers with new editing tools and more

by Rida Imran

Apple updated its editing and presentational apps, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers to version 11.1. The apps are updated with new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. In addition, to support Microsoft Office, Apple offers its own editing apps which allow…

iOS iPhoneJun 2, 2021

iPhone users reporting significant battery drainage issues following iOS 14.6 update

by Asma Hussain

Following the public release of iOS 14.6 last week, several users are reporting significant battery drainage issues on online forums and multiple social media platforms. Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.6, offers several new enhancements and features, including Apple Card Family…

iOSJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

Three teenage female coders win Apple’s WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge

by Rida Imran

As a preliminary WWDC21 ritual, Apple held its annual Swift Student Challenge. Amongst the 350 Swift Student Challenge winners from 35 different regions and countries, three young girls won the student challenge: Gianna Yan, Abinaya Dinesh, and Damilola Awofisayo. Each…

iPad iOS Product guidesJun 1, 2021

Is M1 iPad Pro worth $200 more than iPad Air 4?

by Usman Hussain

Apple’s new M1 iPad Pro is finally in the hands of consumers. The next-generation iPad Pro models come with ultra-fast 5G connectivity, Liquid Retina XDR display, enhanced performance, and more. The M1 iPad Pro also features an all-new 12MP Ultra Wide…

iOS AndroidMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021

WhatsApp will not limit app functionality for users who do not accept its privacy policy

by Usman Hussain

On May 15, Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced a controversial privacy update that users who will not accept the new privacy policy will eventually lose access to certain features of the app like chat lists, the ability to make calls, and others….

iOSMay 29, 2021

Apple delays Podcasts subscriptions launch until June

by Imran Hussain

After announcing Podcasts Subscriptions during the Spring Loaded event, Apple has announced that it is delayed its launch from May to June. The announcement was shared on email with Podcasts creators, along with an update that new tweaks will be…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMay 29, 2021

How to reduce the size of your iCloud backup on iPhone and iPad

by Asma Hussain

If an iCloud backup is too large for the storage plan you have, you will not be able to successfully backup you’re device. Apple’s iCloud service comes with 5 GB of free storage space – which may not be enough…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMay 29, 2021

How to use Screen Time to set a time limit for websites on iPhone and iPad

by Usman Hussain

There is a feature on iOS that allows users to set time limits for websites on iPhones and iPad, called Screen Time. For someone who likes to spend hours surfing websites, they can use this feature to limit particular websites…

How tos iOS iPhoneMay 29, 2021

How to filter known senders in Messages on iPhone

by Usman Hussain

On a daily basis, we receive numerous messages about many different things including promotional messages, discounted deals from various outlets, transactional messages from banks, spam messages, etc. Since the inbox fills up due to these messages, finding a specific thread…