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iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 7, 2017Feb 9, 2021

Apple News to allow third party ad solutions soon

Apple plans to open up advertising in News app to third party ad solutions soon, based on a new report for AdAge. Publishers would be able to use third party ad serving technology like Google DoubleClick to earn revenue from…

Android Instagram iOS iPad iPhoneJul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017

You can now send photo and video replies to Instagram Stories

Rida Imran

Instagram now lets you reply with photos and videos to Instagram Stories, on iOS and Android. In the latest update, version 10.2, the app has taken the reply game to the next level by giving you the option to comment…

Games iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch Nintendo SwitchJul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017

Nintendo Switch Online App for iOS and Android will be launched with Splatoon 2

Imran Hussain

Nintendo broadcasted its Splatoon 2 Direct today where the company detailed many new features for the game which would be available at launch. One of the most awaited announcements was for the Nintendo Switch Online App for iOS and Android…

Android Facebook iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 6, 2017

Facebook Messenger adds reactions, filters, masks and screenshots to video chat

Rida Imran

Facebook Messenger has been updated with new features for video chat, in version 128.0. The latest updates allow you to decorate yourself and the screen during one-on-one and group video chats, to make the experience more entertaining and memorable. You…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017

Enable Type to Siri in iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad

Imran Hussain

With iOS 11, you can now type to communicate with Siri on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The Type to Siri feature lets you do as the name describes, without the need to use voice commands. You still get to…

Android iOS iPad iPhone SnapchatJul 5, 2017Jul 6, 2017

Snapchat adds voice filters, backdrops and links in new update

Rida Imran

Snapchat has released an update which allows you to add website links, backdrops to your snaps and record videos in different voices. The latest update, version 10.12, is now available worldwide for iOS and Android. These features further extend the creative…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacJul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017

Beta 6 for iOS 10.3.3 and macOS 10.12.6 released to developers and public beta testers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 10.3.3 beta 6 and macOS 10.12.6 beta 6 to developers and public beta testers. Both updates are available from Apple Developer Center and as over-the-air updates for iOS devices and Macs respectively and contain bug fixes…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 5, 2017May 11, 2020

Sideload iOS apps without jailbreak using Cydia Impactor

Imran Hussain

There are different ways of sideloading apps to your iOS device, one of which is through Cydia Impactor. Perhaps the most popular method is jailbreak but it is not often feasible as the latest iOS versions rarely get jailbroken. Another…

iOS iPad iPhoneJul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017

Tesla Model 3 gets an augmented reality version via iOS 11’s ARKit

Imran Hussain

Apple’s ARKit has really taken social media by storm. Almost everyday, a new demo is shared which shows the potential that augmented reality offers and also the prowess of developers. Not to forget the possibilities that ARKit is enabling with…

iPhoneJul 4, 2017Jul 4, 2017

3D face scanning instead of TouchID and ProMotion display to be part of iPhone 8

Imran Hussain

Hot on the heels of the iPhone 8 features report by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg have also written a piece confirming the removal of TouchID. Bloomberg also goes on to say that 3D facial scanning will replace TouchID fingerprint scanning…