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iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2023Aug 10, 2023

Should you install iOS 17 Beta 5 or wait for Public Beta?

Apple has recently released iOS 17 Beta 5 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta features updated Modem Firmware 2.08.01 for improved performance and several new features, and bug fixes like animation sound for Airdrop and Namedrop, Shazam music…

iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023

Everything new in iOS 17 Beta 5: features, improvements and fixes

Rida Imran

Apple has seeded iOS 17 beta 5 to developers and beta testers, along with the fifth developer beta of iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, HomePodOS 17, and Studio Display 17. The company also released AirPods Beta 3…

Games iPad iPhoneAug 8, 2023Aug 9, 2023

Netflix launches Game Controller app for TV gaming as it expands into gaming

Asma Hussain

The evolution of Netflix has taken yet another turn. The video streaming giant has introduced the Netflix Game Controller app which turns a smartphone into a controller. The latest launch is a mark of Netflix’s further expansion into the world…

WhatsAppAug 8, 2023Aug 9, 2023

WhatsApp adds screen sharing for video calls on iOS, Android, and Windows Desktop

Asma Hussain

In an exciting move, WhatsApp has unveiled its latest feature aimed at revolutionizing video calling: screen sharing. The latest addition places WhatsApp in direct competition with established video conferencing giants like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and even Apple’s FaceTime….

WindowsAug 8, 2023

Windows Copilot might get new features like Task Manager actions, improved accuracy etc

Ali Hasnain

Windows Copilot in Windows 11 is expected to receive several new features in the coming months, including, support for more apps, improved accuracy, Task Manager actions, troubleshooting, and more. Microsoft first announced Windows Copilot on May 23, 2023 with Windows…

Aug 8, 2023

TikTok LIVE launches “Gimme The Mic” global music competition

Rida Imran

TikTok LIVE has launched a new music competition for its global community, Gimme The Mic. Interested users, 18 years or older, who believe have the vocal cords to compete in and win the competition can submit their video audition tapes…

MacAug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023

M3 Max in MacBook Pro (2024) to feature 16-Core CPU and 40-Core GPU

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple has been testing the advanced M3 Max chip which will be used in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models coming out in 2024. It is claimed that the next-generation M3 Max chip will feature a…

Instagram iOS iPhoneAug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023

Instagram DMs no longer accept unwanted message requests, photos and videos

Rida Imran

To improve users’ safety Instagram, the social media company has imposed restrictions on Message requests in Instagram DMs. Now, users will only receive text message requests from accounts they do not follow in their Instagram DMs once. These changes are…

WindowsAug 8, 2023

Windows 11 Insiders can now remove Cortana from their devices

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft has recently announced that Insiders in the Dev Channel can now get rid of Cortana on Windows 11. The company has decided to gradually phase out Cortana. Cortana was first released in 2014 for Windows Phone 8.1 and later…

Apple WatchAug 8, 2023Aug 15, 2023

Is watchOS 9.6 draining your Apple Watch battery? You’re not alone

Asma Hussain

Numerous reports on social media by Apple Watch owners reveal a concerning battery drain issue following the installation of the watchOS 9.6 update. Released in July, watchOS 9.6 aimed to address a host of bugs and security vulnerabilities in various…