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Apple MusicDec 29, 2022Dec 29, 2022

Here is why Apple Music Sing is 2022’s best audio streaming feature

Recently, Apple Music Sing became available to subscribers worldwide and it has earned the place of my 2022’s best audio streaming feature which takes real-time lyrics to a whole new level. In 2019, Apple Music introduced time-synced lyrics on iOS…

Apple Watch How tosDec 28, 2022Dec 29, 2022

12 useful Apple Watch tips for watchOS 9

by Rida Imran

Every year Apple upgrades the latest Apple Watch Series with new hardware and offers new features in the latest watchOS to allow users track their health, activity, and much more. Here are 12 useful tips for Apple Watch users to…

Dec 28, 2022

Apple Japan charged $98 million in additional taxes for bulk purchases

by Rida Imran

Tax authorities in Tokyo, Japan have imposed a $98 million (13 billion yen) back taxes on Apple for alleged duty-free abuses by resellers. Nikkie Asia reports that a few Apple Stores in the country failed to tax suspicious resellers who…

iPhoneDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro delivery times see significant improvement

by Asma Hussain

Estimated delivery dates for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro have improved after weeks of instability in Apple’s supply chain. In addition, in-store availability for the iPhone 14 Pro lineup is stable. Global estimated delivery dates for the iPhone…

iPadDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022

Apple to launch foldable iPad in 2025 but will not replace iPad mini – Kuo

by Rida Imran

Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will launch its foldable iPad in 2025 but the tech giant does not plan to replace the iPad mini with it. Rumor mills are certain that Apple is going to introduce a foldable…

iPhoneDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022

Apple’s market share in China increases to 22% despite lower shipments

by Asma Hussain

China’s entire smartphone market faced a severe downturn this year with several setbacks in production. However, Apple still managed to increase its market share with the iPhone 14 lineup despite seeing lower shipments compared to 2021. Apple sees a decline…

iPhoneDec 27, 2022Dec 27, 2022

Apple announces limited-edition AirTag to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Japan

by Asma Hussain

Apple is hosting a two-day promotion to celebrate the Japanese New Year with a limited-edition AirTag and gift cards with the purchase of eligible products. For a limited time from January 2 to January 3, customers in Japan will receive…

MacDec 27, 2022Dec 27, 2022

TSMC to kick off mass production of 3nm chips this week, new process to benefit Apple

by Asma Hussain

This week, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple’s key chip supplier, will begin mass-producing 3nm chips. Apple is the main user of the new process, which could initially be applied to future M2 Pro chips that are anticipated to…

Apple TVDec 26, 2022Dec 27, 2022

First season of several Apple TV+ titles including Ted Lasso free to watch through Jan. 3

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ is offering a special holiday deal for some of their most popular hit shows. All of the first seasons of Ted Lasso, Prehistoric Planet, Trying, Bad Sisters, and The Morning Show are available for free viewing until January…

iPhoneDec 24, 2022Dec 27, 2022

Apple scrapped plan to equip A16 chip with next-gen GPU due to developmental errors

by Asma Hussain

Apple was reportedly working on a next-generation GPU (graphics process unit) for the A16 Bionic chip that is used in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, the plan was ultimately scrapped after “unprecedented” missteps occurred in the…