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iOS iPad iPhoneApr 29, 2021

Apple once attempted to bring Adobe Flash to iOS, performance was embarassing and abysmal

Apple’s mobile devices have never supported Adobe Flash due to performance issues, however, It was recently revealed that the company did attempt to bring the software to iOS. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs publicly said the company never had any aims…

Games Android iOSApr 29, 2021

Pokémon GO Fest 2021 announced, event to be held virtually in July

by Asma Hussain

Mark your calendars! Niantic has announced in a blog post that Pokémon GO Fest will be taking place on July 17 and July 18, 2021, in Pokémon GO. During these two days, trainers from around the globe will be able…

iOSApr 29, 2021

Apple fined $12.1M by Russia for allegedly abusing dominant position with App Store

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service has fined Apple $12 million for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the mobile applications market. According to the FAS, the Cupertino tech giant’s distribution of apps through iOS gives…

iOSApr 29, 2021

Apple will ban apps that incentivize users to enable app tracking

by Imran Hussain

Apple will be banning apps that try and incentivize users to enable app tracking by offering various rewards and perks. The company has made it clear that developers can convince users why it is beneficial for them to provide app…

iOSApr 28, 2021

Craig Federighi talks App Tracking Transparency with WSJ

by Asma Hussain

Apple has finally released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 after weeks of beta testing. Alongside features like unlocking a Face ID-equipped iPhone using an Apple Watch, more diverse voice options for Siri, and more, the update also includes App Tracking Transparency,…

How tos iOS iPhoneApr 28, 2021May 14, 2021

How to set a music streaming service as default with Siri on iOS 14.5

by Usman Hussain

One of the most anticipated features of iOS 14, a first for Apple, was to allow users to change their default email and browser apps to third-party applications. With the public release of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, the tech…

iOS iPad iPhoneApr 28, 2021Apr 28, 2021

Mobile ad industry alleges that Apple ad sales gained an unfair advantage, after the release of iOS 14.5 ATT feature

by Rida Imran

Wall Street Journal reports that ad advertisers are upset over the inability to track iPhone users’ online activity, mobile and accuse Apple of enjoying an “unfair advantage” to make its ad business profitable. As per the new privacy rules, the…

How tos iOS iPhoneApr 28, 2021May 14, 2021

How to report traffic incidents with Apple Maps on iPhone

by Usman Hussain

With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple has added new features to its native Maps app aimed at protecting drivers from hazards on the road. Users can report traffic incidents, speed checks, and various road-related hazards/incidents along their route while…

iOSApr 28, 2021

Apple’s App Tracking Transparency video breaks down the feature with pleasing visuals

by Imran Hussain

Apple has posted a new YouTube video to explain its App Tracking Transparency feature that is now available with iOS 14.5 which released yesterday. The video utilizes some very clean and minimalistic visuals to explain the feature and how it…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 27, 2021

Here are the 217 new emojis in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5

by Asma Hussain