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Apple Pay brings exclusive holiday offers for online shoppers

In partnership with select stores in the United States, Apple Pay brings exclusive offers. When users shop online they can avail up to 25% off discounts through December 15. Apple Pay is a wireless and contactless payment service that allows…

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iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite could debut in the UK on Dec 13, 2022

Rida Imran

At the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the United States and Canada last month, Apple announced that the new safety feature will be also expanded to other countries in December. MacRumors reports that the Emergency SOS via satellite…

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Apple repair practices face criticism from French environmentalists

Ali Hasnain

A French environmental group has filed a complaint against Apple’s restrictions on the use of unauthorized spare parts for iPhone repairs. After facing strong pressure from Right to Repair advocates, Apple launched its “Self Service Repair” program in April 2022 which allows…

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Apple globally expands 10-minute limit for AirDrop ‘Everyone’ option with iOS 16.2

Asma Hussain

Apple has seeded the Release Candidate for iOS 16.2 to developers. Among other fixes and improvements, the update also expands a 10-minute limit for AirDrop ‘Everyone’ option, to all iPhone users globally. The time limit was previously restricted to China….

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iPhone 14 Pro supply constrained, Apple expected to ship 9M fewer iPhones in current quarter

Asma Hussain

Apple will ship 9 million fewer iPhones in the current holiday quarter. The drop in shipment predictions has more to do with supply than demand. The iPhone 14 Pro models are still some of the most popular smartphones around the…

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Proton Drive app now available on iOS and Android, a privacy-centric internet

Rida Imran

Proton Drive has debuted on iOS and Android to offer a privacy-centric internet in an increasingly mobile-first world. Proton Drive is a cloud storage service that allows users to store their personal photos, videos, and other important files in a…

iOS iPhoneDec 7, 2022Dec 8, 2022

Victims of “dangerous” AirTag stalking by exes sue Apple

Rida Imran

Women have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple over “dangerous” AirTag stalking by ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands. Bloomberg reports that perpetrators hid the coin-size tracker in the victims’ vehicles or other belongings to track their movements and terrorize them. Apple entered…

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Microsoft explores a new “super app” for iPhone to offer a variety of services

Rida Imran

Microsoft wants to expand its presence in the mobile market by launching a “super app” for iPhone. The Information reports that the tech company’s new app will offer a number of different services on iOS and Android like messaging, shopping,…

iPhoneDec 6, 2022Dec 6, 2022

Apple Pay in South Korea delayed, regulators looking into service before its official launch

Asma Hussain

The launch of Apple Pay in South Korea has been delayed as regulators have to review the terms and conditions of the service before its official rollout. The service is now expected to launch in late December or next year…

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Nothing set to launch Phone 1 in U.S. to challenge Apple iPhone

Rida Imran

Founder and CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei said that the company is going to launch its first smartphone “Phone 1” in the United States to challenge Apple iPhone dominance. Pei is a Chinese-born Swedish entrepreneur and former co-founder of OnePlus….