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Instagram is merging Direct Messaging with Facebook Messenger Chat

In Instagram’s latest app update, Facebook has quietly launched new messaging features which also include merging the company’s sister app, Messenger. Now Instagram users can have conversations with friends and family via text in more expressive ways like reacting with…

Apple TV Games iOS iPad iPhoneAug 15, 2020Aug 16, 2020

Next Stop Nowhere – an exclusive addition to Apple Arcade

by Asma Hussain

Apple Arcade is expanding its catalog of exclusive games with a ton of new releases planned to come to the service soon. The latest exclusive game is ‘Next Stop Nowhere’ released on the App Store today. The game is compatible…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacAug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020

Apple’s services bundle ‘Apple One’ will launch in October – Report

by Asma Hussain

Apple is preparing to launch a range of subscription bundles alongside its new iPhone lineup this October, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. According to the report, the bundles are referred to as “Apple One” internally but the tech giant could…

Android iOS iPhone SnapchatAug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020

Snapchat adds Lenses for TikTok dance challenges on its platform

by Asma Hussain

Snapchat is launching a new selection of augmented reality lenses to be used on TikTok, exclusively. These lenses have been created in partnership with 4 popular TikTok influencers: Loren Gray, Dixi D’Amelio, Sarati, and Jalaiah Harmon, to inspire users to…

Android Games iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020

Apple removes Fortnite from the App Store over Epic’s direct payment update

by Rida Imran

Just hours after the release of Fortnite’s latest update offering a new direct payment method on iOS, Apple has blocked the gaming app on the App Store. In the latest version of the app, Epic Games introduced Epic Mega Drop…

Android iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020

Epic Games offers Fortnite Mega Drop 20% discounts on iOS and Android

by Rida Imran

Epic Games has announced Fortnite Mega Drop to offer new discounts on in-app purchases across all devices. Now players can get save up to 20% on V-Buck and real money for every purchase on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, Mac,…

Android iOS iPad iPhoneAug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020

Apple, Disney and other U.S companies call on White House over adverse impact of WeChat ban

by Rida Imran

As a result of a political rift with China, the American President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban all transactions with WeChat and TikTok after 45 days on August 6. This impact of this decision is not only…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 13, 2020

Apple releases iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 with storage and green tint fixes

by Rida Imran

Apple has released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 software updates for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update features fixes for low storage bug, exposure notifications issue, and a green tint issue with iPhone displays. iOS 13.6.1 is a minor…

iOS iPhoneAug 13, 2020Aug 13, 2020

iPhone 12 will release by October 12, claims leaker

by Rida Imran

A reputable leaker has shared the release date of the upcoming iPhone 12. Tech analyst and Apple leaker, @Jon Prosser claims that October 12 is the scheduled date for the release and preorder bookings of the latest flagship iPhone for…

iOS iPhoneAug 13, 2020Aug 13, 2020

Apple sets new iPhone shipment record in U.S. in Q2 2020-report

by Asma Hussain

A new report from Canalys shared estimates of US smartphone shipments in second-quarter 2020. The data shows that Apple was the only company that experienced an increase in iPhone sales during the coronavirus pandemic and other smartphone companies in the…