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iPhoneFeb 9, 2022

iOS 15.4 beta 2 contains code for the upcoming “Tap to Pay” feature in the U.S.

Apple recently seeded iOS 15.4 beta 2 to developers and beta users and the latest update includes the code for the new “Tap to Pay” feature. The upcoming contactless payment feature, first reported by Bloomberg and later announced by Apple,…

Apple TVFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022

Apple TV+ original podcast “The Line” earns 2022 duPont-Columbia Award

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ has earned the 2022 duPont-Columbia Award Silver Baton for its original podcast series “The Line”. The duPont-Columbia Award is presented annually by the Columbia School of Journalism to honor new stories and films for their storytelling and impact…

Feb 9, 2022

Apple to introduce new incentives for retail employees in the U.S. starting April 4

Rida Imran

To retain employees in a labor market which heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple is going to introduce new incentives for its Apple Stores employees across the U.S. In 270 Apple retail stores, employees will be entitled to more…

Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022

Apple shares schedule for this year’s ‘App Store Sessions’, developers can register now

Asma Hussain

Apple has announced it will be hosting virtual “App Store Sessions” from February 15. The six-week series of online events is aimed at helping developers learn about new App Store features. Sessions topics include help using in-app events, custom offer…

Apple TVFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022

Apple TV+ receives six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture for “CODA”

Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ has scored six Academy Award nominations in several categories for 2022 including Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA”. Three of these nominations are for CODA and the other three are for The Tragedy of Macbeth. Apple secures six…

iOS iPhoneFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022

Apple announces new “Tap to Pay” feature for contactless payments, coming later this year

Asma Hussain

Apple today announced a new “Tap to Pay” feature coming to iPhone later this year. The feature will allow small and large businesses to “seamlessly and securely” accept Apple Pay payments with a simple tap, without the need for additional…

iPadFeb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022

LG prepares for OLED iPad production by making risky transfer of delicate display components

Rida Imran

Rumor mills have been speculating on the launch of OLED iPad models for some time but could not agree on the launch time. A new report by The Elec substantiates those claims by stating that Apple’s long-term iPhone display provider,…

MacFeb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022

Another report re-confirms launch of MacBook Pro with M2 chip in March 2022

Rida Imran

A new report by DigiTimes reconfirms that the new entry-level MacBook Pro with next-generation M2 chip will launch next month, along with new iPad Air (5th generation), and 5G iPhone SE (3rd generation). Earlier, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claimed that…

Apple MusicFeb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022

Apple acquires ‘Al Music’ startup which uses AI to generate personalized music

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple has bought a London-based startup called Al Music which uses AI (artificial intelligence) to produce “tailor-made” music. People familiar with the matter said that the new technology can be used across the tech giant’s audio libraries….

Apple TVFeb 8, 2022May 5, 2022

Apple TV+ announces series order for “Mrs. American Pie”, a comedy series by Abe Sylvia

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ Studios has given green light to a new comedy series “Mrs. American Pie,” a comedy series created by Abe Sylvia from “Dead to Me” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and directed by Tate Taylor. The new ten-episode…