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iOS iPhoneDec 13, 2023

What’s new in iOS 17.3 Beta 1: Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative playlists, and more

The Cupertino tech giant recently released iOS 17.3 Beta 1 to developers and beta testers. The latest developer beta update was rolled out a day after the release of iOS 17.2 to the public. Apple also released the first developer…

iOS iPhoneDec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023

iOS 17.3 beta brings back collaborative Apple Music playlists feature

Ali Hasnain

The latest iOS 17.3 beta, released December 12, 2023, reintroduces the highly anticipated collaborative Apple Music playlists feature. This long-awaited functionality allows you to create and share playlists with friends and family, adding a whole new dimension to your listening…

iOS iPhoneDec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023

iOS 17.3 beta offers new Stolen Device Protection feature, here’s how it works

Asma Hussain

To address the rising concern of data loss due to iPhone thefts, Apple has unveiled a groundbreaking feature called “Stolen Device Protection” in the first beta of iOS 17.3. This feature aims to fortify iPhone security by adding an extra…

iOS iPhoneDec 12, 2023Dec 13, 2023

What’s new in iOS 17.2: Journal app, Alert sounds, Favorite songs, and more

Rida Imran

Apple released iOS 17.2 to the public after weeks of beta testing. Here are all the changes, bug fixes, and more found in the latest iOS 17.2. To Download iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 IPSW firmware files for your iPhone or…

Android iOS iPhoneDec 12, 2023

Beeper Mini iMessage-on-Android app returns, Apple ID sign in now required

Ali Hasnain

Beeper Mini, the app that brought iMessage to Android users, has taken another turn. After being blocked by Apple in early December, Beeper has managed to restore some functionality to the app, but it’s not exactly the triumphant return everyone…

iOS iPhoneDec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023

iOS 17 AirPlay features and Apple Music collaborative playlists pushed to 2024

Asma Hussain

Apple recently released a wave of software updates, including iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, and tvOS 17.2. Though these updates introduced new features and improvements, two highly anticipated functionalities have been delayed until 2024: AirPlay in…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

Download iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 IPSW firmware files

Imran Hussain

Download iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 IPSW firmware files for your iPhone or iPad. These files are downloaded directly from Apple’s servers so they are safe to download. After download, they can be used for tasks such as clean installation…

How tos iOS iPhoneDec 11, 2023

How to use ‘Check In’ feature in iOS 17

Rida Imran

In iOS 17, Apple introduced a new safety feature called ‘Check In‘ in the Messages app. Users can send a Check In to let their family or friends know when they have arrived at their destination, automatically. More importantly, users…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 now available with Journal app, new widgets, more

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to all users and they contain a huge number of new features and changes. The Journal app is finally available, alongside a selection of new widgets for Weather and Clock apps. The…

iOSDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

Tesla launches new ‘Automatic 911 Calls’ feature to take safety to the next level

Ali Hasnain

Tesla recently announced a new feature in their 2023 Holiday Update that will allow their vehicles to automatically call 911 in the event of a crash that triggers the airbags. This feature is intended to help get emergency services to…