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iOS iPad iPhoneJun 28, 2024

Samsung hotel TVs get AirPlay for iPhone and iPad users

Samsung recently announced that they’re rolling out AirPlay support for their line of hospitality TVs. This means iPhone and iPad users will be able to wirelessly stream content like videos, music, and photos directly to the TV in their hotel…

iPhoneJun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024

Apple to support third-party display and battery repairs for iPhones in 2024

by Asma Hussain

In a major shift towards user choice and repairability, Apple is introducing a significant update for iPhones in late 2024. This update will allow users to utilize third-party displays and batteries, offering more repair options and potentially extending device lifespan….

iPhone MacJun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024

Apple expands Self Service Repair program to 32 European countries

by Asma Hussain

Apple has announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair program, officially named “Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair,” to 32 European countries, including the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The program supports iPhones, Macs, and Studio Displays, offering…

iPhoneJun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024

Apple plans to automate 50% of iPhone assembly using AI and robotics

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple is working on automating its iPhone assembly lines, aiming to reduce the human workforce by up to 50% in the coming years. This decision, driven by both operational challenges and the pursuit of greater…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 25, 2024

iOS 18 lets you format external drives on iPhone and iPad

by Asma Hussain

The first developer betas for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 have revealed a new feature that significantly enhances the utility of iPhones and iPads: native external drive formatting within the Files app. This functionality allows users to format external drives…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024

Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

by Ali Hasnain

Apple has just rolled out the second developer betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, offering developers a fresh opportunity to explore the latest features and improvements coming to Apple devices later this year. What’s new in iOS 18 and…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 21, 2024Jun 21, 2024

Apple Intelligence faces challenges in China amid competitive pressure

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s ambitious plans to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features across its ecosystem face significant hurdles in China, one of its most crucial markets. As the tech giant unveiled its generative AI capabilities, collectively branded as Apple Intelligence, at the…

iOS iPad iPhoneJun 20, 2024

Apple faces significant challenges with EU’s Digital Markets Act

by Ali Hasnain

Apple is facing a potential clash with the European Union (EU) over its compliance with the recently enforced Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, which came into effect in March 2024, aims to regulate large tech companies and promote fair…

iOS iPhoneJun 20, 2024

Apple opens iPhone 15 Pro spatial video recording to third-party apps in iOS 18

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max redefined mobile videography by introducing spatial video capture. With the upcoming iOS 18 update, Apple is taking this innovation a step further by opening the door for third-party apps to leverage this groundbreaking…

iOS iPhoneJun 18, 2024Aug 1, 2024

iOS 18 boosts iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max’s machine learning performance

by Asma Hussain

Early benchmarks for the iOS 18 beta reveal significant performance gains in machine learning tasks for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. This aligns with Apple’s focus on AI advancements, as evidenced by the A17 Pro chip requirement for…