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iOS iPad iPhone iPodOct 11, 2021Jul 3, 2026

Google iOS apps to use native design elements instead of material design in the future

Google has finally decided that it will ditch its cross-platform Material Design for its iOS apps and adopt native design elements moving forward. This means that Google will finally embrace Apple’s native iOS design language and guidelines to fix the…

iOSOct 8, 2021

Google SVP of Android offers Apple help to put RCS texting on iPhone

by Imran Hussain

Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer, one of the original members of the Android team, has offered Apple help to implement RCS on iPhone. Apple currently uses iMessage on its products, alongside SMS. iMessage popularly shows blue bubbles for chat messages with…

Android iOS SnapchatOct 7, 2021Oct 7, 2021

Snapchat announces new ‘Spotlight Challenges’ for creators to win up to $25K cash prizes

by Rida Imran

Snapchat Inc. has announced a new reward program “Spotlight Challenges” as an opportunity for creators to win cash prizes by producing top-performing Spotlight Snaps. The new challenges will be based on specific #topics, lenses, or sounds, and the Snapchatters who…

FacebookOct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021

Facebook’s former head of security says Apple and Google can help keep kids safe online

by Asma Hussain

Director of the Stanford Internet Observatory and Facebook’s former chief of security Alex Stamos believes operating system makers Apple and Google should do their part in keeping kids safe from social media apps. Stamos says lawmakers should be looking to…

Android iPhone Product guidesOct 1, 2021

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra speed test shows Apple is still ahead

by Imran Hussain

In the latest customary iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra speed, the latest flagships from Apple and Samsung have been put through their paces to see which one performs faster when using popular apps and switching between…

Android iOS iPhoneSep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021

An AirTag exploit enables attackers to hijack Apple ID credentials

by Rida Imran

Security research Bobby Raunch has discovered an AirTag exploit that allows zero-day hijacking and other forms of attack simply by injecting stored XSS code to steal unsuspected victims’ Apple ID and password. Raunch found the vulnerability in June this year…

iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2021Jul 3, 2026

Here are Google widgets on iOS to enjoy the best of Google on iPhone 13

by Rida Imran

Apple’s latest flagship iPhone 13 series run the iOS 15 update which is packed with innovative new features and performance improvements to enhance user experience. Taking advantage of iOS widgets, Google has offered tips on to how efficiently use its…

AndroidSep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021

Google criticizes EU regulators for ignoring Apple as it seeks annulment of $5 billion fine

by Rida Imran

Google was hit with a huge $5.1 billion fine over its Play Store anti-competitive practices by the EU. Now, the company has dragged rival Apple into its court proceedings by accusing EU antitrust regulators of ignoring Apple, as it makes…

Android iPhone Product guidesSep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – camera comparison

by Imran Hussain

Now that iPhone 13 Pro is in the hands of reviewers, they have started putting it through its paces against competitors. One of the biggest camera comparisons that all techies want to see is iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung…

Mac Windows YouTubeSep 23, 2021Jul 3, 2026

YouTube is testing video downloads on the web for premium subscribers

by Rida Imran

YouTube now allows its premium subscribers to video download videos on the web. The option to download videos on a WiFi connection gives users the freedom to watch them offline whenever and wherever they want and it helps them save…