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iPhoneFeb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021

Apple gets patent for displays with variable refresh rates between 60Hz to a staggering 240Hz

With iPhone 13 rumors picking up steam, several reports indicated that Apple’s upcoming iPhone lineup would feature a display with a high refresh rate. More specifically, it was speculated that Apple would use ProMotion displays, capable of reaching 120Hz. Now,…

iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021

Apple seeds iOS 14.5 beta 2 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 2 with 200 new emojis and other features

Rida Imran

Apple has released the iOS 14.5 beta 2 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 2 to developers for testing. The latest iPhone and iPad betas are seeded a few weeks after the release of the first beta updates which included new features…

iPhoneFeb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021

Apple collaborates with U.S. gov to improve iPhone battery performance

Usman Hussain

Reportedly Apple is working with the U.S. government on new battery coatings. A new patent published by the US Patent & Trademark Office reveals that the tech company is working to use cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. There is…

Games iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch XboxFeb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021

Microsoft is testing xCloud game streaming in browser for iPhone and iPad

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has started testing xCloud game streaming in the browser. This service will soon be available for various desktop browsers as well as iPhone and iPad. The company has been unable to release its xCloud service on the App Store…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 15, 2021

Apple adds dedicated Activation Lock webpage to its website

Asma Hussain

Apple recently launched a new resource for users in the United States to help easily disable Activation Lock on their device. There is now a dedicated webpage of Apple’s website that can be used to manage Activation Lock requests. For…

iPhoneFeb 15, 2021May 6, 2021

iPhone 13 could feature improved cameras, always on display, and much more

Usman Hussain

Even though Apple launched its iPhone 12 line-up a little delayed than usual, it has been astonishingly well-received by consumers. So much so that the tech giant sold 81.8 million iPhones in Q4 2020, creating a record for the most…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 15, 2021

BlackSight app for iOS brings Night Mode to older iPhone models for free

Asma Hussain

With the release of iPhone 11, Apple introduced the long-awaited Night Mode to its stock camera app. Night Mode helps users to capture stunning images in low light. Though it is an excellent addition to iPhone 11 and iPhone 12,…

iPhoneFeb 14, 2021Mar 23, 2021

Apple to launch iPhone 13 mini in 2021 despite reports of low sales

Rida Imran

The latest iPhone 12 series features its smallest smartphone ever, 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini. Although the smartphone’s size did not appeal to a large consumer base, an Apple leaker reports that the company plans to include iPhone 13 mini in…

iPhoneFeb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021

UK government orders 11,000 iPhone SE and IBM enterprise – Report

Rida Imran

Public Technology reports that the UK Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has ordered 11,000 iPhone SE (2020) from reseller XMA, not Apple. For a slightly lower price tag than the original consumer price, the deal will cost the UK…

Android iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021

Google Photos app is updated with new video editor and editing features

Rida Imran

Google Photos app has been updated with a new video editor and editing features. Like photos, users will be able to crop, zoom, make granular adjustments, and more to edit their videos. Since the editing features are already available on…