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iPhoneSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

GPU benchmarks of iPhone 13’s new A15 chip are impressive, maintaining dominance over Android competitors

Apple is expected to announce the next-generation iPhone 13 series on September 14. The new series is reportedly powered by an A15 Bionic chip built on a 5nm+ process which will deliver much faster performance and improved battery life than…

iPhoneSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

Apple’s ties with India deepen with a new deal to manufacture iPhone components, locally

Rida Imran

Currently, Apple manufactures iPhone SE (2nd generation) and 5.4-inch mini and 6.1-inch base iPhone 12 models in India. It is reported that the tech giant wants to move 10% of iPhone production to the country to reduce reliance on China….

Android iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 6, 2021

Germany demands 7 years of security update for Apple and Google mobile devices

Rida Imran

Germany urges the EU Commission for strict environmental laws for Apple and Google mobile devices. The Federal Ministry of Economics wants the companies to provide security updates and spare parts of mobile devices running on iOS and Android software, including…

iPhoneSep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021

Alleged iPhone 13 Pro Max silicon cases reveal same size camera module as iPhone 12 Pro Max

Rida Imran

Apple is expected to announce the September event for next-generation iPhone and other products any day now. And ahead of the announcement, a leaked video of iPhone 13 Pro Max silicon cases from a warehouse or manufacturing facility reveals that…

iOSSep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021

Digital rights group EFF urges Apple to abandon its CSAM plan entirely

Asma Hussain

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has responded to Apple delaying the launch of its new child protection features which include communication Safety in Messages, CSAM detection, and expanding guidance in Siri and Search. While EFF is “pleased” Apple is listening to…

Apple WatchSep 6, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Apple Watch Series 7 will be announced in September, but will be available in limited quantities at launch – Report

Asma Hussain

Recent reports from supply chain sources have suggested that Apple Watch Series 7 is facing production delays and is likely to be launched later this year, instead of in September. However, a new report says Apple Watch Series 7 is…

iPhoneSep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021

iPhone 13 satellite capabilities will only be available in select markets

Asma Hussain

In an investor note in August, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple could equip iPhone 13 with a low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communication mode. This would allow users to send messages and make phone calls without any signals present….

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 5, 2021Sep 5, 2021

How to force Safari to always load desktop sites on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Mobile sites are optimized for Safari on iPhone but, they lack several features when compared to desktop sites. Some websites, like banking sites, ask you to switch to their desktop version to make changes to your account. Although you can…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchSep 5, 2021Sep 5, 2021

How to translate text on iPhone and iPad

Asma Hussain

Apple introduced a new Translate app in iOS 14 to translate text natively on iPhone and iPad. The app offers real-time translations between 11 different languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, French German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and Portuguese. The…

Apple WatchSep 5, 2021Sep 5, 2021

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as top smartwatch manufacturer ahead of Apple Watch Series 7 launch

Asma Hussain

Ahead of the official announcement for Apple Watch Series 7, Xiaomi has surpassed the company as the top smartwatch maker during quarter two of this fiscal year. Apple is number 2, with Huawei and Fitbit following, and Samsung in the…