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Apple WatchFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple spotlights “cutting-edge” heart health research powered by Apple Watch

Powered by watchOS 9 and new hardware, the latest Apple Watch models offer heart health features like irregular rhythm notifications, high and low heart notifications, the ECG app, Cardio Fitness, and AFib History. These features paved the way for the…

Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Aimed at developers, Apple mixed reality headset to launch at WWDC ’23

by Rida Imran

The first-generation Apple mixed reality headset with augmented reality and virtual reality technology is expected to launch this year. Initially, the Apple mixed reality headset was reported to debut at a March or April event but rumor mills claim that…

iOS iPhoneFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

New Apple Store app features for shopping, and more details about locations

by Rida Imran

The Cupertino tech giant has updated the Apple Store app to version 5.19 which includes new features for shopping lists and more details about retail locations. Apple Store app for iOS offers customers a personalized shopping experience at the convenience…

iOS iPhoneFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple launches ‘Car Keys Tests’ app on iOS

by Rida Imran

Apple has launched a new iOS app, Car Keys Tests for car manufacturers to test the integration of its digital Car Key service. The tech company introduced the Car Key feature in 2020 for users to add a digital version…

iOSFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple stops signing iOS 16.3. downgrades from iOS 16.3.1 no longer possible

by Rida Imran

Last week, Apple released iOS 16.3.1 update to everyone. Now, the company has stopped signing iOS 16.3 which means users can not downgrade their devices from iOS 16.3.1. As a routine, Apple stops signing the previous iOS version after the…

Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

TikTok Creativity Program wants creators to record videos longer than 1 minute

by Asma Hussain

A new TikTok Creativity Program has been announced by the platform. The program is asking eligible creators on the short-form video app to record videos longer than one minute in order to be eligible for higher revenue. TikTok Creativity Program…

Apple TVFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple TV+ bags BAFTA for ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’

by Asma Hussain

The hand-drawn holiday hit “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” from Apple TV+ and the BBC has won the best animation BAFTA. “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” is a heartwarming book written and…

iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple releases “Communication Safety in Messages” in South Korea, Brazil and more regions

by Rida Imran

Apple has expanded its child protection feature, Communication Safety in Messages in six new regions including Brazil, South Korea, Belgium, and others. To prevent the creation and spread of CSAM, Apple introduced Communication Safety in Messages in iOS 15.2. The…

iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

Apple cracks down on sharing developer beta profiles in iOS 16.4 beta 1

by Rida Imran

Last week, Apple released the new iOS 16.4 beta 1 and the update includes a new “Beta Updates” interface in the Software Update section for users, who are registered in the Apple Developer program, to easily download the latest developer…

Facebook iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

New ‘Meta Verified’ for Facebook and Instagram offers blue checkmark for $14.99 on iOS

by Rida Imran

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta has announced new monthly subscription plans for both apps which paywall verification blue checkmarks, offer protection against impersonation, and other perks. However, the monthly fee for plans cost $14.99 on iOS and $11.99 on…