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iOS iPhoneJul 31, 2021Feb 5, 2022

NSO blocks several clients’ access to Pegasus, a spyware used to hack iOS and Android devices

The Israeli-based company, NSO has blocked several governments and agencies from using its smartphone spyware, Pegasus. This temporary block will last till the company concludes its investigation on the misuse of Pegasus by governments to human rights violations. Recently, Amnesty…

iPhone MacJul 30, 2021

Gas contamination affects TSMC’s key chipmaking facility producing iPhone and Mac processors

Rida Imran

Apple’s main chip partner Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is hit by gas contamination at its key chipmaking facility, ‘Fab 18’. Nikkie Asia reports that the factory, located in Tainan Science Park in Taiwan, is the company’s most advanced manufacturing…

iOS iPhoneJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Apple Maps in iOS 15 will feature weather warnings into suggested routes

Rida Imran

It is discovered in the code of the third beta of iOS 15 that Apple Maps will feature show weather warnings and suggests an alternative route to avoid hazardous weather conditions. Gradually, Apple is updating the Maps app. Earlier, the…

iPad iPhoneJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Apple’s GarageBand update features new Sound Packs from Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga and more

Rida Imran

Apple’s music creation app ‘GarageBand’ is updated with new sound and producer packs from leading artists and producers to elevate the music-creating experience. The GarageBand for iOS is a tool for music lovers to play, record, and share their musical…

iPhoneJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Apple warns Chinese citizen to stop sharing unverified iPhone prototypes to avoid confusion for case manufacturers

Usman Hussain

Apple says that unverified leaks of iPhone prototypes cause manufacturers to produce the wrong case size for upcoming products. The tech giant warned a Chinese citizen to stop advertising stolen or leaked iPhone prototypes on social media. Apple also argued…

iOS iPhoneJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

The new ‘Today at Apple’ photography session teaches how to take “Otherworldly” photos in Night Mode

Rida Imran

The new ‘Today at Apple’ photography session focuses on learning how to shoot and edit “otherworldly” photos in Night mode on an iPhone. The virtual session is hosted by Apple’s expert Landon and photographer Maria Lax. Today at Apple sessions…

iPad iPhone MacJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple’s chip partner TSMC plans to build a 2nm chip plant by 2023 – its most advanced chip plant

Rida Imran

Taiwan’s Environmental Review Committee has approved TSMC’s (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) plan to build a 2nm chip facility in Hsinchu’s Baoshan township. It will be the most advanced chip plant to date. Currently, TSMC is the only foundry in the…

iPhoneJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

In Q3 2021, Apple saw double digit growth for switchers and upgraders

Rida Imran

Apple recently published its earnings report for the third quarter of 2021, ending in June. At the earnings call, the company’s CEO Tim Cook said that Apple saw “double-digit” growth for switchers and upgraders in the Q3. The company reported an…

iPad iPhoneJul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021

Apple expects global chip shortage to impact iPhone and iPad sales in the upcoming September quarter

Rida Imran

For the upcoming fourth quarter of 2021, Apple expects lower revenue growth than the $81.4 billion revenue in the June quarter. The primary reason for the low revenue forecast is the possible impact of the prevailing global chip shortage on…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021

In iOS 15, Apple is adding selfie verification for add ID cards to Wallet App

Rida Imran

At the WWDC 21 event, Apple announced that users will be able to add identify cards and digital keys to their Wallet app in iOS 15 launching this Fall. In the iOS 15 beta 4 code of the upcoming update,…