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iOS iPad iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Shortcuts app brings new actions for Apple Books and wallpapers on iOS 16.2

Shortcuts app has been updated with new actions for Apple Books and switching between wallpapers on iOS to deliver improved reading and personalization experiences. On iPhone and iPad, the Shortcuts app allows users to create a quick shortcut to get…

iOS iPad iPhoneDec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Apple removes Home app architecture upgrade from iOS 16.2

Imran Hussain

After reports of numerous bugs and issues, Apple has removed the Home app architecture upgrade feature from iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 updates. As per Apple, this upgrade brings improved performance and reliability to HomeKit accessories, however,…

Apple Watch iOS iPhoneDec 22, 2022Dec 23, 2022

Spotify for iOS might offer workout playlists based on Health app data

Rida Imran

Spotify is working on taking users’ personalized audio streaming experience to a new level. According to product designer @Chris Messina, Spotify is working on integration with HealthKit API on iOS to offer subscribers workout playlists based on their health data….

iOS iPad iPhone MacDec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022

Apple promotes its Weather app as Dark Sky app’s alternative, ahead of shut down

Rida Imran

In 2020, Apple acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky which offers hyperlocal weather information like down-to-the-minute forecasts. Although the company regularly updated the Dark Sky app, it had planned to shut it down on iOS on January 1, 2023….

AirPods iOS iPhoneDec 21, 2022Dec 22, 2022

Find My app tracked lost AirPods Pro from a thieving hotel employee

Rida Imran

A woman used the Find My app to track the thief who stole her AirPods Pro from her hotel room and helped the police in catching him. Compatible across Apple devices, the Find My app allows users to easily locate…

iOS iPhoneDec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022

Apple stops signing iOS 16.1.2, downgrade from iOS 16.2 impossible

Rida Imran

Apple released iOS 16.2 to everyone last week and now the company has stopped signing iOS 16.1.2. This means that iPhone users can not downgrade their smartphones from the latest iOS version. As every new iOS update comes with new…

Android iOS WhatsAppDec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022

WhatsApp introduces new “Accidental Delete” feature to undo ‘Delete for Me’

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has released a new feature “Accidental Delete” on iOS and Android for users to undo the “Delete for Me” option. In 2017, the company introduced the option for users to delete sent messages within a seven minutes window. Later…

iOSDec 20, 2022Dec 21, 2022

Apple shares the features and changes in the latest AirTag firmware updates

Ali Hasnain

Apple has launched two firmware updates for its AirTag since November. Although Apple had not shared the details of what changes they brought with these updates at the time, the company has now listed all the new features and changes…

iOSDec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022

Apple fined $1.06 million by Parisian court for “abusive” App Store practices

Rida Imran

As Apple continues to defend its control over App Store on iOS, legislators continue to slam it. The Paris Commercial Court has imposed a $1.06 million (1 million euros) fine for subjecting French developers to “abusive commercial” rules related to…

iOS iPhoneDec 19, 2022Dec 20, 2022

Cron Calendar is now available on iOS with Google Calendar support

Rida Imran

Popular desktop productivity app, Cron Calendar is now available on iOS. Integrated with Google Calendar accounts, Cron Calender lets users schedule meetings quickly. Schedule meetings anywhere and at anytime with Cron Calendar on iPhone With iOS widgets support, users can…