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Feb 4, 2022Oct 10, 2022

‘Silent AirTags’ with deactivated speakers are being sold on Etsy, eBay

Apple’s AirTag comes with safety features that have been implemented with anti-stalking in mind. However, some sellers on eBay and Etsy are selling Silent AirTags with deactivated speakers, raising concerns about malicious use. ‘Silent AirTags’ with removed speakers make the…

iOS iPhoneFeb 3, 2022

Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature will cost Facebook $10 billion in 2022

Rida Imran

Since its announcement of the App Tracking Transparency feature on iOS, Facebook has vehemently opposed it and now the popular social media company estimates a loss of $10 billion this year. Although the company reported $33.67 billion in revenue, it…

Feb 3, 2022

Apple Car could feature a sunroof with adjustable transparency

Rida Imran

Rumor has it that Apple is making its first passenger electric vehicle (EV) which is expected to launch by 2025- 2027. A new sunroof patent granted to Apple by the US Patent and Trademark Office reveals that the EV could…

iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

Apple reiterates repercussions of bi-partisan bill in letter to top lawmakers on opening iOS to sideloading

Rida Imran

Apple is facing another legislative threat to the App Store in form of the bi-partisan “Open Market Act” which will open iOS to sideloading if passed. Ahead of the discussion on the bill, Apple has urged the top lawmakers to…

Apple Music iOS iPhoneFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

Download Caset app to create Apple Music mixtapes with friends and family on iPhone

Rida Imran

The new Apple Music companion app “Caset” allows users to create collaborative mixtapes with family and friends. Apple Music subscribers can create playlists and share them with other subscribers but they can not create playlists together and only the host…

iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

Telegram is updated with new video stickers, reactions and more for iOS

Rida Imran

The private messaging app, Telegram has been updated with new features like video stickers, reactions, and more for iOS. During WhatsApp’s privacy controversy, Telegram gained immense popularity and gained millions of users because it offers an interactive, fast, and secure…

Feb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

Apple and Qualcomm’s patent fight continues, legal battle may be reinstated

Asma Hussain

iPhone modem supplier Qualcomm has received another chance from the U.S. Court of Appeals to show that one of its patents challenged by Apple is still valid. Apple faces setback in patent dispute with chipmaker Qualcomm In 2017, Apple filed…

iOS iPhoneFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

World Trade Center to replace traditional office keys with iPhone and Apple Watch

Asma Hussain

In 20021, Apple announced support for digital Wallet IDs and driver’s licenses stored in your iPhone. The feature, which is a part of iOS 15, expands the use of the Wallet app from only holding credit cards, tickets to also…

Apple TVFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

Apple TV+ to adapt acclaimed novel ‘Dear Edward’ as new series starring Connie Britton, Taylor Schilling, and Colin O’Brien

Asma Hussain

Apple has picked up a new 10-episode show for its streaming service titled Dear Edward based on the novel by Ann Napolitano, starring Connie Britton, Taylor Schilling, and Colin O’Brien. New series ‘Dear Edward’ coming to Apple TV+ Dear Edward…

iOS AndroidFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022

WhatsApp to bring message reactions to iOS and Android soon

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a message reactions feature since August 2021. In November, it was reported that the company was still making adjustments to the highly-anticipated function. Now, the feature appears to be entering its final stages ahead of…