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Apple now supports 8BitDo gaming controllers across devices

To enhance users’ gaming experience on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, Apple now officially supports select gaming controllers by 8BitDo. 8BitDo is a video game hardware manufacturer that focuses on retro-themed game controllers, adapters, and accessories. It offers a…

Apple Music iOS iPhoneMar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023

An Apple Music bug randomly adds and deletes songs

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Several Apple Music subscribers are facing data leakage on the service. According to reports on Reddit, a server-side bug is causing issues like adding or removing songs from playlists, deleting entire playlists, and mixing up users’ content. However, the problem…

iOS iPhoneMar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023

New iOS 16.4 to end support for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications API

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After three years, Apple is ending support for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications API. According to 9to5Mac, the newly released iOS 16.4 Release Candidate allows health authorities to remove support for Exposure Notifications API to end contact tracing. After the breakout of…

iOS iPhoneMar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023

iOS 16.4 RC expands Voice Isolation mode to cellular calls, here is how to enable it

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iOS 16.4 RC has expanded the Voice Isolation feature to cellular calls on iPhone to prioritize voice and block out ambient noise in the surroundings. When iOS 15 was released in 2021, it included Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes…

iOS iPhoneMar 21, 2023Mar 21, 2023

Kremlin bans iPhone usage by officials involved in Russia’s 2024 presidential election

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Russian publisher, Kommersant reported that Kremlin has told officials, who are involved in Russia’s 2024 presidential election preparations, to stop using their iPhones. iPhone is now considered a security threat by the Russian government. In February 2022 when Russia attacked…

Apple TV iOS iPad MacMar 20, 2023

Try out these Netflix workout videos on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Apple TV

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Research has shown that mental and physical health are fundamentally linked. Physical health problems increase a person’s risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, and vice versa. It is highly recommended for everyone to incorporate at least…

iOS iPhoneMar 15, 2023Mar 16, 2023

Carrot Weather for iOS gains support for ChatGPT, expands radar and more

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Popular weather app on iOS, Carrot Weather by Grailr LLC is updated to version 5.10 which brings support for ChatGPT, expanded radar and weather alerts, and other new features. ChatGPT is the new talk of the town. Created by OpenAI,…

iOSMar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023

Apple puts spotlight on 4 female developers as an inspiration for others to pursue career in tech

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To inspire women to seek a career in technology, Apple has shared a new article that shines a spotlight on four unique apps and games created by female developers to “drive culture and create change”. Women behind Rebel Girls, Dinosaur…

iOS iPad MacMar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023

Apple celebrates Gangnam Store with new beautiful wallpaper; here is how to download

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Apple has announced that its new retail location ‘Apple Gangnam’ in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea will open on March 31 at 5 p.m. local time. The company describes the new location as a vibrant place with the energy to inspire…

iOS iPad MacMar 13, 2023

The Guardian returns to Apple News+ in the UK attracted by new sales perks

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Apple News+ has welcomed The Guardian back to the service in the United Kingdom, almost after 5 years. The publisher delisted itself from Apple News Plus in 2017 but the latest App Store changes in commission and for reader apps…