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iOS iPhoneApr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021

Apple and Spotify lock horns to earn the most share of $1 billion podcast market

The Wall Street Journal reports that the podcast industry is expected to generate $1 billion in ad revenue, and Apple and Spotify are competing to capitalize on the growth market. The audio entertainment industry was already on a rise before…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

AirDrop security flaw shares personal data when sharing menu is opened on iOS or macOS

Imran Hussain

AirDrop for macOS and iOS allows Apple devices to easily share links and files with other Apple devices, without any complicated connection process. It seems that its ease of use also leads to a security flaw, as discovered by researchers…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 23, 2021

iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5 and tvOS 14.6 beta released to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has been quite busy this week. The company has released the first beta for iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.6 to developers. All these updates are available as over-the-air for existing beta testers, as well as from Apple…

iOS iPhoneApr 23, 2021

AirTag is designed with privacy and anti-stalker protections – Apple executive

Imran Hussain

Apple AirTag has been built from the ground up to help find lost objects while respecting user privacy and ensuring safety at the same time. There are many anti-stalker protections designed as part of AirTag, and not as an afterthought….

iOS iPhoneApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

At Senate antitrust hearing, Tile equates Apple’s Find My app to a ‘hostage’ program

Rida Imran

Recently Apple attended Senate Judicial Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights hearing titled ‘Antitrust Applied: Examining Competition in App Stores’ on April 21. Aggrieved by Apple’s App Store policies, participating company ‘Tile’ accused the company of holding third-party…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 22, 2021

iOS 15: iPad to get home screen widgets, notifications updates, new lock screen

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on new upgrades for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, which include changes to notifications, redesigned iPad home screen, updated lock screen, and privacy improvements. iPadOS 15 and iOS 15 could see iMessage receive social networking features As…

iOS iPhoneApr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021

AirTag will make a sound when separated from owner for extended period of time

Usman Hussain

Apple recently unveiled the brand-new AirTag tracking device at its virtual ‘Spring Loaded’ event. Today, a new report has surfaced detailing what will happen if a user loses their AirTag and is unable to locate it. The AirTag easily be…

iOS iPhoneApr 21, 2021Apr 22, 2021

U.S Senator calls AirTag announcement ‘timely’ ahead of Apple’s antitrust hearing on April 21

Rida Imran

Ahead of Apple’s antitrust hearing, U.S Senator Amy Klobuchar says that its AirTag announcement, on April 20, was ‘timely’. Reuter reports that Senator Klobuchar will like to discuss such conduct at the hearing on April 21. Earlier this month, the…

iPad iPhoneApr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021

Tile accuses Apple of “unfair competition” after introduction of AirTag – Apple denies allegation

Rida Imran

After almost a year of speculation, Apple has finally introduced its own tracking device ‘AirTag‘ at the Spring Loaded event. But unhappy with the competing product, Tile has accused the Cupertino tech giant of “unfair competition” on its platform. Tile is…

iPhoneApr 21, 2021Apr 25, 2021

Apple introduces iPhone 12 MagSafe protective cases in three new colors: blue, mustard and purple

Rida Imran

Today, Apple unveiled a new purple color option for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini models. And with that, the company has also expanded its MagSafe wireless charging accessories line. Now, Apple offers MagSage protective cases in three new color…