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Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021

Apple antitrust risks mentioned in 2021 proxy statement

As per the company’s 2021 annual meeting for shareholders and proxy statement, Apple antitrust risks are included in the discussion with the audit committee and board members. For the first time, Apple has shown concern over several antitrust accusations and…

iOS iPhoneJan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021

Picture This app lets you identify plants using your iPhone’s camera and AI

Rida Imran

Picture This by Glority Global Group is a plant identifier app on iOS. The app is a useful tool for botanic activities like collecting and maintaining indoor and outdoor plants in different seasons, to educate children and others. In addition…

iPadJan 6, 2021May 3, 2021

Apple might introduce a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display in Q1 2021 – Report

Usman Hussain

A new report suggests that Apple might debut a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display technology in Q1 of 2021. The report says that Apple has diversified its supply chain for displays and touch panels, with BOE finally gaining…

Jan 6, 2021

Apple App Store spending reached $72.3 billion in 2020 – Report

Rida Imran

Sensor Tower report on 2020 mobile apps revenues and downloads reveal that Apple App Store grew by 30% Y-o-Y by generating $72.3 billion in spending via its digital market place. In 2019, the App Store generated $55.5 billion. Having said…

Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacJan 6, 2021

Apple patents reveal it is researching ways to wirelessly charge an iPhone or Apple Watch with an iPad or Mac

Asma Hussain

Two new patents granted to Apple further solidify the idea that in the future, users may be able to charge devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch using wireless charging integrated into a MacBook or iPad. Wireless charging is an…

iPhoneJan 6, 2021Jan 10, 2021

Foxconn beats revenue estimates due to strong demand for iPhone 12 – Report

Asma Hussain

Foxconn’s parent company Hon Hai has beaten expectations with increased earnings in Q4 2020 due to ‘robust’ demand for Apple’s 5G iPhone 12 lineup. Despite the fact that Foxconn – the sole assembler of both the iPhone 12 Pro and…

Windows MacJan 6, 2021

Microsoft reportedly working on ‘One Outlook’, an app that will work across Windows, Mac, and the web

Usman Hussain

Microsoft has reportedly been working on a new Outlook app called ‘One Outlook’. The app will work across various platforms; Mac, Windows, and the web. According to a leaked version of the app, Microsoft describes it as ‘a new version…

Jan 6, 2021

Apple is looking into launching GaN based chargers

Imran Hussain

Apple is looking into moving its chargers to Gallium Nitride, popularly known as GaN. GaN is able to sustain higher voltages in a smaller profile than traditional chargers. Third-party companies such as Anker have been selling smaller GaN chargers for…

iPhoneJan 5, 2021

iPhone 13 models to ship with mmWave 5G support in more countries this year

Imran Hussain

As per a new supply chain report, Apple is placing a large order for millimeter wave 5G antennas for iPhone 13, which indicates that the company might be planning to expand the availability of mmWave 5G support to more countries…

Facebook iOS iPad iPhoneJan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021

iMessage privacy labels show how little data it collects compared to WhatsApp

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp, arguably the most popular messenger worldwide with 2 billion users, helped spread the concept of secure messaging with end-to-end encryption. Though the messaging app puts a huge emphasis on privacy, iPhone users may be shocked at how much of…