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iOSSep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2022

Apple stops signing iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1, downgrades from iOS 16.0.2 impossible

After the public release of iOS 16.0.2, Apple stopped signing iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1 versions. Now it is impossible for users to downgrade from the latest iOS 16.0.2 version. It is common practice for the tech giant to stop…

AirPods iOSSep 30, 2022Mar 7, 2023

iOS 16.1 beta 3 brings Adaptive Transparency mode to first-gen AirPods Pro

Rida Imran

Apple recently seeded iOS 16.1 beta 3 to developers and beta testers. Although Apple only mentioned bug fixes in the release notes of the latest beta update, a new feature for the original or first generation AirPods Pro is also…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2022

iOS 16 battery drain: 16 tips to make iPhone last longer

Imran Hussain

If you are facing iOS 16 battery drain and want to make your iPhone last longer, here are some tips that can help you with it. iOS 16 was just released in September, but users have been complaining about iOS…

iOSSep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022

Apple removes all Russian VK apps from iOS App Store in compliance with UK sanctions

Rida Imran

Apple has removed all apps of Russian technology conglomerate VK from the iOS App Store. The move was taken in compliance with the latest UK sanctions on Russian oligarchs, rich business leaders with a great deal of political influence. When…

iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2022Sep 28, 2022

iOS 16.1 beta 3 includes “Satellite Connection Demo” for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

Rida Imran

Apple recently seeded the iOS 16.1 beta 3 to developers and beta testers. In the code of the latest beta update, 9to5Mac found that Apple has included a new “Satellite Connection Demo”, along with other features related to its Emergency…

iOS iPadSep 28, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Stage Manager expands to older iPads with latest iPadOS 16.1 beta

Asma Hussain

The latest iPadOS 16.1 beta expands Stage Manger, a multitasking feature, to older iPad models. Previously, the feature was believed to be exclusive to the M1 iPad Air and M1 iPad Pro. Stage Manager automatically organizes apps and windows, making it…

Android iOSSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Samsung copies iOS 16’s Lock Screen customization features

Rida Imran

Samsung’s latest OneUI 5 beta update includes iOS 16-like Lock Screen customization features. OneUI 5 is the upcoming software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and it is based on Android 13. Apple introduced personalization options to iPhone users on iOS…

iOS MacSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

iOS 16 bug breaks Cinematic mode support for iMovie and Final Cut Pro

Rida Imran

iMovie supports Cinematic mode on iPhone 13 and later models. Several users have reported that an iOS 16 bug broke the Cinematic mode support for iMovie. The same issue is also experienced on Final Cut Pro after updating to the…

iOS iPhoneSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Apple shares guidelines for Live Activities for iPhones with and without Dynamic Island on iOS 16

Rida Imran

Recently, Apple seeded iOS 16.1 beta with Live Activities API which also included support for iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island. Now the company shared Live Activities guidelines with developers for the feature’s behavior on iPhones with and without Dynamic Island….

iOS iPhoneSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

iOS 16.1 displays live sports scores on iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island

Asma Hussain

iOS 16.1 is still in beta testing and it includes Live Activities. On the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Live Activities are integrated with the Dynamic Island, allowing users to see live sports scores from the top…