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iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5 and tvOS 14.6 beta released to developers

Apple has been quite busy this week. The company has released the first beta for iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.6 to developers. All these updates are available as over-the-air for existing beta testers, as well as from Apple…

iOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Vulnerability in CocoaPods dev tool potentially exposed millions of iOS apps

Asma Hussain

A security vulnerability discovered in the dependency manager CocoaPods dev tool potentially exposed millions of iOS apps and compromised their security. Dependency managers are used for helping developers speed up the development of their products by utilizing code written by…

Android iOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Signal CEO hacks Cellebrite phone-hacking tool used by police, reveals vulnerabilities

Asma Hussain

After the cellphone hacking company, Cellebrite revealed it had figured out a way to access the secure messaging app Signal, the founder of the encrypted chat app responded by obtaining Cellebrite’s hacking kit and discovered several vulnerabilities. Signal founder Moxie…

iOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Apple to expand its ad business in App Store, whilst it affects advertisers with ATT in iOS 14.5

Asma Hussain

According to a recent report, Apple is planning to expand its advertising business via a new ad slot appearing in the “Suggested” apps section of the App Store’s search page. This will allow developers to promote their apps across the entire…

iOS TwitterApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Twitter now supports uploading 4K images in iOS and Android apps

Rida Imran

Twitter has released support of 4K images on its mobile apps, worldwide. Now, iOS and Android users can upload 4K pictures on their accounts. In March, it was reported that the platform was testing new improvements to share media on…

iOS iPhoneApr 23, 2021

AirTag is designed with privacy and anti-stalker protections – Apple executive

Imran Hussain

Apple AirTag has been built from the ground up to help find lost objects while respecting user privacy and ensuring safety at the same time. There are many anti-stalker protections designed as part of AirTag, and not as an afterthought….

iOS iPhoneApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

At Senate antitrust hearing, Tile equates Apple’s Find My app to a ‘hostage’ program

Rida Imran

Recently Apple attended Senate Judicial Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights hearing titled ‘Antitrust Applied: Examining Competition in App Stores’ on April 21. Aggrieved by Apple’s App Store policies, participating company ‘Tile’ accused the company of holding third-party…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 22, 2021

iOS 15: iPad to get home screen widgets, notifications updates, new lock screen

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on new upgrades for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, which include changes to notifications, redesigned iPad home screen, updated lock screen, and privacy improvements. iPadOS 15 and iOS 15 could see iMessage receive social networking features As…

iOS iPhoneApr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021

AirTag will make a sound when separated from owner for extended period of time

Usman Hussain

Apple recently unveiled the brand-new AirTag tracking device at its virtual ‘Spring Loaded’ event. Today, a new report has surfaced detailing what will happen if a user loses their AirTag and is unable to locate it. The AirTag easily be…

Apple Music iOSApr 22, 2021

Apple Music editorial channel added to Apple News

Asma Hussain

Apple is bringing Apple Music editorial content over to Apple News in an effort to build upon interviews, playlists, and other news surrounding Apple Music. The dedicated channel for Apple Music editorial content is currently live, but the number of…