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iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

iOS 16 beta 4 adds ‘Live Activities’ API for developers

Apple recently seeded iOS 16 beta 4 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta update includes the Live Activities API called the “ActivityKit” framework. Announced at the WWDC 2022 event, the upcoming iOS 16 update will feature a completely…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022

FilmNoir app allows users to discover new movies and shows on iOS

Rida Imran

If you are a movie buff or enjoy binging new shows, then FilmNoir by Thomas Angistalis is just the app for you. Developed as a movie and TV shows tracker, FilmNoir enables iOS users to not only discover content but…

iPhoneJul 27, 2022Jul 28, 2022

Apple shifted orders of iPhone 14’s camera lens after Genius lenses faced “quality issues”

Rida Imran

The launch of the iPhone 14 series is roughly a month and a half away. And this close to its release, Apple is still facing production issues. Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the Cupertino tech giant has changed camera…

iPhone MacJul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022

Apple and other tech companies bought illegal gold in Brazil between 2020-21

Rida Imran

A new report by Reporter Brasil reveals that Apple bought gold from illegal miners in Brazil, Chimet and Marsam, for the manufacturing of iPhones and Macs. In addition, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon also purchased gold from the same illegal Brazilian…

AirPods Apple Watch iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022

Apple announces four-day promotion for China buyers starting July 29

Asma Hussain

Apple on Monday announced four days of discounts will be made available in China starting July 29. The promotion includes flagship iPhones as well as other accessories like the AirPods Pro and Apple Watch SE. iPhone 13, AirPods, Apple Watch…

iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 26, 2022

All iPhone 14 models will have 6GB of RAM and Pro models to feature LPDDR5 memory

Asma Hussain

There have been a ton of conflicting reports about the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup’s RAM specifications. A new report today suggests all models in the lineup will feature 6GB of RAM, but the Pro and Pro Max models will come…

iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 26, 2022

Expecting high demand for iPhone 14, Apple scales up component orders

Asma Hussain

Apple has increased component orders for its upcoming iPhone 14 lineup, according to a new report. The report further notes that competing Android manufacturers continue to see weak sales. iPhone 14 forecasted to sell better than iPhone 13 despite its…

iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022

iPhone assembler Foxconn once again facing COVID-19 restrictions in China

Asma Hussain

China is once again forcing some of its biggest companies, including iPhone maker Foxconn, to continue production within a “closed loop” for the next seven days as the manufacturing hub of Shenzen is once again seeing a rise in coronavirus…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022

How to enable predictive text on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Predictive text is a neat little feature that allows your iPhone to make guesses about the words you are typing and subsequently suggest how to complete sentences. The feature helps you type faster and more efficiently based on your typing…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022

How to enable flash LED alerts for incoming calls and texts on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Though flash LED alerts are an optional Accessibility feature for individuals who may be deaf or heard of hearing, you can also enable them if your iPhone’s speaker is not working and it cannot announce incoming calls and texts. It…