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MacAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021

NordVPN for Mac updated with native support for M1 Apple Silicon

The wildly popular VPN service NordVPN has just announced an update to its Mac app which includes native support for Apple Silicon. Version 6.6.1 of the app now natively supports Apple Silicon Macs such as the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro,…

MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

MacBook’s upgrade to mini-LED display could increase its shipments by 20% – Ming-Chi Kuo

Asma Hussain

According to the new investors’ note from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the adoption of the new mini-LED display technology for MacBook could result in a 20% growth in the laptop’s shipments for the Cupertino tech giant. Upcoming MacBook models…

AirPods Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Apple’s Fall 2021 event: iPhone 13, iPad 9, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 and more

Asma Hussain

As Apple’s Fall 2021 event inches closer, numerous industry reports and rumors are currently circulating regarding what consumers can expect. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, via his latest Power On newsletter, the Cupertino tech giant will unveil its new flagship…

MacAug 15, 2021

macOS Monterey beta 5 features new iWork icons

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on improved icons for its iWork productivity suite of apps which includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. The company had revamped almost all icons in macOS Big Sur, and some of them received a lot of criticism because…

Apple TV Games iPad iPhone MacAug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021

The ‘Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls’ gothic fantasy game will debut on Apple Arcade soon

Rida Imran

Apple Arcade has announced that the “Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls” by KONAMI will be arriving on the gaming service soon. Compatible across Apple devices, the game debuted in 2019, as a soft launch in Canada but was pulled out of…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 15, 2021

Apple details the protective layers against misuse of CSAM detection and Communication Safety in Messages systems

Rida Imran

Apple has published an additional document that details the security measures it has implemented to prevent the misuse of the new ‘Expanded Protections for Children‘. The Cupertino tech giant introduced three new child safety features to protect young users from…

Mac Android iPhone TwitterAug 14, 2021Aug 15, 2021

Unhappy with Twitter’s new ‘CHIRP’ font and other changes, users complain of headaches

Rida Imran

Recently, Twitter introduced new visual changes on its web and mobile apps and users are not happy. A new typeface ‘Chirp’ for western languages and high-contrast buttons is designed to bring more accessibility, uniqueness, and focus on what users are…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacAug 12, 2021Sep 22, 2021

iOS 15 Safari is getting support for WebM audio

Imran Hussain

Apple has added support for WebM audio codec to Safari in the iOS 15 beta 5. The company has been adding support for open media file formats over the past few years, including support for WebP images, and WebM audio…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 12, 2021Aug 14, 2021

The new CSAM detection feature will not scan user’s private iPhone photo library, says Apple

Rida Imran

In the face of strong criticism, Apple has published a new FAQ document explaining that the new ‘CSAM detection’ photo scanning feature will not impact users’ private iPhone photo library. Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” has been under a lot…

MacAug 12, 2021

Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 with bug fixes for M1 Macs

Imran Hussain

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 with bug fixes for M1 Macs. The update is now available for compatible Mac models via Software Update. macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 was released over two weeks ago with a security fix that…