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Feb 3, 2023Feb 8, 2023

Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple Pay Later will launch “soon”

While Apple has not formally announced a launch date for Apple Pay Later, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that “it will be launching soon.” Apple Pay Later is a service that will allow customers to split a purchase into…

HomePodFeb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023

Apple execs explain why the original HomePod was resurrected in new interviews

by Asma Hussain

In two new interviews, some Apple executives discussed the new second-generation HomePod, why it was resurrected, its Wi-Fi 4 functionality, and more. New interviews discuss second-gen HomePod with two key Apple employees In two separate interviews with Men’s Journal and TechCrunch,…

Feb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023

Apple Pay Valentine’s Day promo offers discounts on flowers and cards for your loved ones

by Asma Hussain

The latest Apple Pay campaign is live, and it’s all about saving money while buying Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart. The tech giant has revealed that its most recent Apple Pay promotion would offer discounts at two participating merchants….

iPhoneFeb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023

iPhone 14 Plus demand still weak, but Apple still plans on releasing an iPhone 15 Plus

by Asma Hussain

At the expense of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, sales of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are consistently growing. The iPhone 14 Pro models currently make up 75% of Apple’s display panel shipments, and…

iPhoneFeb 2, 2023Feb 3, 2023

Korean court saves Apple from $1.6 million “batterygate” lawsuit

by Rida Imran

A South Korean court dismissed a $1.64 million (2 billion won) lawsuit against Apple related to the throttling issue affecting iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 series models. In 2017, the ‘batterygate’ scandal originated when customers noticed that their devices were…

iOSFeb 2, 2023Feb 3, 2023

2 more scam apps fool App Store review team to steal thousands of dollars

by Rida Imran

Two more apps involved in pig-butchering or CryptoRom scam were discovered on the App Store by a security firm, Sophos. Presented themselves as legitimate cryptocurrency trading applications to get approved by App Store and Google Play Store review teams, both…

iOSFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Apple stops signing iOS 16.2, impossible to downgrade from iOS 16.3

by Rida Imran

Following the public release of the latest iOS 16.3 update, Apple has stopped signing the previous iOS 16.2 version. This means a downgrade from iOS 16.3 is impossible now. For performance improvements and security updates, Apple stops signing the older…

Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

White House calls ‘on Apple and Google to do better’ in reference to their app stores

by Asma Hussain

Apple and Google may be forced to have third-party app stores by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The NTIA says that the current business model of both companies “is harmful to consumers and developers.” Apple and Google may be…

Apple TVFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Apple TV+ Original film ‘Tetris’ to be premiered at SXSW from March 10-19

by Asma Hussain

In 2020, Apple secured the rights to “Tetris”, a film that examines the unique tale behind the groundbreaking video game. The film is finally ready to be released this year. Ahead of its streaming debut on Apple TV+, Apple will…

Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Samsung developing its own mixed-reality headset, Apple may have serious competition

by Asma Hussain

Even though Samsung Gear VR was discontinued in 2020, Samsung is not stopping there. During its Unpacked 2023 event, the company announced that it has partnered with Qualcomm and Google to develop future extended reality products. Specifically, a mixed-reality headset….