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Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

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

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…

Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Customers and employees will once again be required to wear masks most Apple Stores in the United States

by Asma Hussain

After global vaccination drives, Apple had removed mask requirements for store employees in June. However, the rapid spread of the more dangerous and highly transmissible COVID-19 variant ‘Delta’ has lead to the Cupertino tech giant reinstating the requirement for both…

Jul 30, 2021Jul 31, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook and other tech leaders urge the Congress to legalize ‘Dreamers’ status in the U.S

by Rida Imran

In a letter to President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook joined more than 90 chief executive officers urged Congress to pass a law granting citizenship status to immigrants who were brought illegally to the United States…

Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Despite Apple’s privacy changes with iOS 14.5, Facebook reports record ad revenue for Q2 2021

by Asma Hussain

Facebook recently announced its fiscal 2021 second-quarter results with a record $29 billion in revenue, which is a 56% year-over-year growth. It seems that Apple’s anti-tracking privacy changes launched in iOS 14.5 have no impacted the social media giant as…

Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

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

by 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…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple instructs against use of bitter coating batteries for AirTag

by Rida Imran

Apple launched ‘AirTag’ its Bluetooth tracker in April. Users can place the compact tracker in their wallets, bag’s pockets, or hang it with items in a keychain, to locate their frequently lost or valuable belongings. The 1.2-inch AirTag is powered…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple’s return to office plan might include COVID-19 vaccination requirement

by Rida Imran

Apple has pushed its return to office date by a month due to the resurgence of a new highly transmissible Delta variant of coronavirus. Now, Josh Lipton of CNBC reports that the company might consider a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Google’s new privacy section on Play Store is a copy of Apple’s nutrition labels

by Rida Imran

After announcing the new privacy policy for developers, Google has revealed an in-progress design for Android’s Play Store privacy section. The new safety section will be dedicated to information on an app’s data collection, privacy, and security practices. Does that…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

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

by 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…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Marvel Future Revolution cinematic trailer released, title scheduled to go live on August 25

by Usman Hussain

At PAX East 2020, Marvel revealed that its next game will arrive on mobile as a free-to-play open-world RPG titled Marvel Future Revolution which will serve as a follow-up to Netmarble’s Marvel: Future Fight. Future Revolution will offer action combat…

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

Customers and employees will once again be required to wear masks most Apple Stores in the United States

Apple CEO Tim Cook and other tech leaders urge the Congress to legalize ‘Dreamers’ status in the U.S

Despite Apple’s privacy changes with iOS 14.5, Facebook reports record ad revenue for Q2 2021

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

Apple instructs against use of bitter coating batteries for AirTag

Apple’s return to office plan might include COVID-19 vaccination requirement

Google’s new privacy section on Play Store is a copy of Apple’s nutrition labels

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

Marvel Future Revolution cinematic trailer released, title scheduled to go live on August 25