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iOS iPad iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

YouTube TV now supports Picture-in-Picture feature on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

YouTube TV has announced that support for Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature is finally available on iPhone and iPad models running on iOS 15 or later and iPadOS 15 or later versions. The new feature will allow users to enjoy YouTube TV…

iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Tech analyst retracts claim that iPhone 15 will feature under-display Touch ID sensor

Rida Imran

It has been speculated for some time that Apple might re-introduce the fingerprint scanning feature with a new Touch ID sensor under the display in upcoming iPhone models as early as 2022. Previously, renowned tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF…

iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

TSMC says smartphone demand slowing down, analysts argue iPhone market remains unaffected

Asma Hussain

According to a new report citing the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), demand for smartphones and PCs is slowing down. Consumer demand is starting to slow due to geopolitical uncertainties and COVID-related lockdowns in China. However, Bank of…

iOS iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Apple Head of Software explains the reasons for delaying an iOS version’s auto-update

Rida Imran

Apple users can update their devices to the latest OS version in two ways, either manually via Settings or enable the auto-update feature on the device which allows the device to download and install the latest OS version automatically whenever…

iOS iPhoneMar 30, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Dutch foundation files a $5.5 billion class-action lawsuit against Apple App Store’s 30% commission

Rida Imran

A Dutch foundation, Consumer Competition Claims Foundation, has filed a multibillion-euro class-action lawsuit against Apple for charging a 30% commission on App Store for all in-app purchases. Bloomberg reports that the foundation’s legal handle, international law firm Scott + Scott…

iOS iPhoneMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple will not repair iPhones that are reported as missing in GSMA Device Registry

Rida Imran

In an internal memo, Apple states that its repair technicians at retail stores and Authorized Service Providers will now be notified if an iPhone brought in repair had been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry. GSMA is a…

Android iOS iPhoneMar 29, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Making iMessage and other platforms interoperable will face privacy and safety issues, say security experts

Rida Imran

Recently, the European Commission added a new requirement in its “Digital Markets Act” (DMA) to make social messaging platforms like iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and others interoperable. That means users will be able to send texts across platforms like emails;…

AirPods iPhone MacMar 29, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Patent reveals Apple exploring new force sensors for future Apple Watch, MacBook, and iPhone

Rida Imran

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple multiple patents related to “Force or 3-D Touch” technology for Apple Watch, MacBook, and even iPhone. In 2014, Apple introduced the “Force Touch” technology in the Apple Watch. Using pressure sensors,…

iPhoneMar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022

Report confirms iPhone 14 entered engineering validation phase and periscope lens to debut in iPhone 15

Rida Imran

The launch of the next-generation iPhone 14 is just a few months away, and rumor mills are busy sharing tidbits about the upcoming iPhone series. In a new note to investors, analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities claims that…

iPhoneMar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022

Apple is cutting iPhone SE 3 production by 20% due to weak demand

Asma Hussain

Apple’s third-generation iPhone SE is selling less than expected and TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, along with other sources, says that the tech giant is subsequently cutting back on orders just weeks after launch. Third-generation iPhone SE demand is lower…