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Android iOS iPhoneJan 30, 2021

Telegram adds feature to import your WhatsApp chat history

Telegram has announced that the app will soon allow the import of chat history from other apps like WhatsApp, with its latest update. This year has seen a spike in interest for secure messaging apps like Telegram, specially after WhatsApp’s…

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Apple’s senior director of Global Privacy, Jane Horvath discusses ATT privacy update, Google and more

Rida Imran

Apple will launch a new iOS 14 privacy feature, App Transparency Tracing (ATT) update in spring. Ahead of the ATT privacy update release, Apple’s senior director of global privacy Jane Horvath discussed the upcoming feature, Google as the default browser…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacJan 29, 2021Jan 30, 2021

Apple implements ‘BlastDoor’ security for iMessage in iOS 14

Imran Hussain

Apple has implemented an additional layer of security for iMessage in iOS 14 called ‘BlastDoor’, which should theoretically work to disable the number of security flaws that were being exploited over the past few years, mostly related to user input….

iPhone iOSJan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021

Apple’s FaceTime calls saw the highest volume on Christmas in 2020

Rida Imran

Apple held its earnings call for the first quarter of 2021 on Wednesday, January 27 and CEO, Tim Cook announced that its audio and video calling service, FaceTime saw the highest volume of calls on Christmas in 2020. The volume…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021

Apple invites developers to create new iOS, iPadOS, macOS apps and features

Rida Imran

Apple has emailed invitations to developers to join its online events focusing on building apps and features across all platforms: iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Developers shared the details of the online events they are invited to on Twitter. As per…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJan 28, 2021

iOS 14.4 fixes security flaws that might have been actively exploited

Imran Hussain

With the release of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, Apple has patched three previously undisclosed security flaws. As per its support page, these security flaws might have been actively exploited in the wild. These security flaws, applicable to iPhone, iPod…

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Tweetbot 6 launches with design updates, updated Twitter API, and subscription pricing

Imran Hussain

Tweetbot 6 has been released with new design updates, Twitter API integration for features such as cards and polls, and a new subscription pricing model, which actually turns out to be great value for money. It is no secret that…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJan 27, 2021Feb 2, 2021

iOS 14.4 released with non-genuine camera notifications, and Bluetooth device classification

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 with camera improvements, Bluetooth device classification, notifications for non-genuine camera modules for iPhone 12 line-up, and a bunch of fixes for Fitness widget, CarPlay, keyboard, and more. iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacJan 27, 2021Jan 26, 2022

Apple launches new editorial collections, Maps guides, to celebrate Black History Month

Rida Imran

In celebration of Black History Month, Apple has launched a variety of new editorial collections and content on Apple Music, Podcasts, Maps, Books, tv app, and more. The new additions highlight content created by Black artists, creators, developers, entrepreneurs. Commencing…

iOS iPhoneJan 26, 2021

Apple faces class-action suit over iPhone throttling in Italy

Usman Hussain

On Monday, Altroconsumo, Italy consumer association, part of the international group Euroconsumers, launched a class-action lawsuit against the Cupertino tech giant, Apple. Italy consumer association claims that Apple engages in planned obsolescence with its iPhones. The class-action lawsuit revolves around…