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Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022

Apple suppliers suspend iPhone and MacBook production amid lockdowns in China

The recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases in China and subsequent lockdowns in the country’s manufacturing hubs, Shanghai, Kunshan, and Shenzhen, are going to impact Apple’s iPhone and MacBook productions. Nikkie Asia reported that Apple suppliers Pegatron, Quanta, and Compal suspend…

MacApr 13, 2022

Pixelmator Pro gets support for M1 Ultra, color adjustments, 200 new shapes, and more

Imran Hussain

Pixelmator Pro 2.4 Odesa is now available with support for M1 Ultra, color adjustments, effects layers, 200 new shapes, scrubby zoom, and other improvements. The update is available for free for existing users. Cementing its place as one of the…

iPad iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 13, 2022

Patents reveal Apple working on its own game controllers

Rida Imran

The U.S Patent and Trademark Office and the International Bureau in Europe have granted Apple two patents related to its own game controllers. The tech giant offers an Apple Arcade, an ad-free and in-app purchases free gaming service with a…

iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 13, 2022

iOS 16 to exclusively feature more customization options on Focus mode

Rida Imran

9to5Mac has found reference to more customization Focus Mode on the upcoming iOS 16 and macOS 13 updates. Apple is expected to host the Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 in June to announce future software updates across Apple products. Previously, Mark…

Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

Apple’s hybrid return-to-work goes into effect for corporate employees

Rida Imran

Apple corporate employees arrived at offices almost after two years under a new hybrid plan, starting on April 11. After canceling the return-to-office plan for corporate staff multiple times since June 2021, the tech giant has finally mandated in-person work…

Android iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

WhatsApp rolls out new ‘file download ETA’ feature to beta testers across platforms

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has released a new “file download ETA” (estimated time of arrival) feature to beta testers for iOS, Android, desktop, and web versions of the app. The new feature will show users the time or duration it will take to…

Apr 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Apple might introduce a new dual USB-C 35W power adaptor [U: leaked images]

Rida Imran

Apple published a new support document for a “35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter” accidentally. Viewed by 9to5Mac, the document was deleted immediately after. Having said that, it did reveal that Apple has such a dual USB-C power adaptor, a…

Apple Music iOS iPhoneApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

EU adds a new charge against Apple in investigation initiated on Spotify’s complaint

Rida Imran

Reuters reports that European Commission has imposed an additional charge against Apple in the investigation launched on Spotify’s complaint. Last year in summer, the EU antitrust body sent Apple a charge sheet based on a complaint filed by Spotify, alleging…

MacApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

Apple’s Mac shipments grew in Q1 2022, while PC market declined

Asma Hussain

According to new research, Apple’s Mac shipments grew 4.3% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022 while the PC market saw a slump. The impact of the pandemic on causing a rise in computer sales is starting to slow, but…

Apple TVApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022

Season 3 of Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” to debut on June 10

Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ today announced that the third season of its critically acclaimed series “For All Mankind” will debut on June 10. The new season will take viewers to a new decade with a race to a new planet; Mars. Apple…