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iOS iPhoneOct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023

Everything new in iOS 17.1 Beta 2: Ringtones, StandBy display settings and more

A week after seeding iOS 17.1 Beta 1, Apple has released iOS 17.1 Beta 2 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta update includes new changes, improvements, and more which we have listed below. Apple has also released iPadOS…

iPhoneOct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023

Rapid battery drain in iPhone 15 series linked to use of cheaper material by Apple

Asma Hussain

Recent reports surrounding the battery health of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have raised concerns among users. A new leak has further shed light on this issue, suggesting that the iPhone 15’s battery could be draining rapidly due…

Apple MusicOct 3, 2023Oct 4, 2023

How to enable crossfade transitions in Apple Music in iOS 17

Asma Hussain

Since the introduction of Apple Music, users have been asking Apple to add crossfading between tracks. With the release of iOS 17, Apple has finally answered the community’s requests by introducing the crossfade feature. This feature allows you to seamlessly transition from…

WindowsOct 3, 2023

Windows 11 KB5030310 update causes several issues with Wallpaper Engine

Ali Hasnain

Windows 11 KB5030310 update has been reported to cause many issues with Wallpaper Engine, including: Crashes: The Wallpaper Engine may crash on startup or when applying a live wallpaper. Performance issues: The Wallpaper Engine may run slowly or cause stuttering…

WindowsOct 3, 2023

Windows 11 to end support for offline maps, soon

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft is discontinuing offline maps in the Maps app for Windows 11 by the end of 2023. This means that users will not be able to download and view maps offline within the app. Users who rely on offline maps…

iOS iPhoneOct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023

iOS 17 bug greys out contact images in Notifications Center on Lock Screen

Asma Hussain

Apple recently released iOS 17 to the general public. Though the rollout of the software update has been smooth for the most part, it does have issues like the greyed-out contact images in notifications impacting a few users. We have…

iOSOct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023

USB-C cables causing CarPlay issues for iPhone 15 users

Asma Hussain

If you are one of the early adopters of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro, you may have encountered unexpected issues with CarPlay. Reports on social media platforms such as X and Reddit suggest that some iPhone 15 owners…

Oct 1, 2023Oct 2, 2023

Apple could create its own search engine, challenging Google’s dominance

Asma Hussain

Apple has long been dependent on Google for its default search engine on its devices. However, recent reports suggest that Apple might be contemplating a dramatic shift, aiming to create its own search engine. The move could have significant implications…

iPhoneSep 30, 2023Oct 2, 2023

Is your iPhone 15 overheating? Here’s everything you need to know [U: Apple to release a fix in new iOS 17 update]

Asma Hussain

Apple recently launched the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Now that the lineup is available in stores, numerous reports are circulating on social media about the iPhone 15 models overheating to the point of being too hot to hold….

iOS MacSep 30, 2023

iCloud.com now supports new features in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma updates

Ali Hasnain

Apple has updated iCloud.com with new features introduced in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma including a new design and layouts across Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Drive, and more. iCloud.com is a web portal that allows users to access their iCloud data from…