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iPhoneNov 10, 2022Nov 11, 2022

Apple invested $450 million to make Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 series possible

Apple introduced a new safety feature ‘Emergency SOS via satellite’ on iPhone 14 series which connects users facing an emergency in remote areas without Wi-Fi or data coverage with emergency services via satellite. Ahead of the service’s launch later this…

iOS iPhoneNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Spotify’s Apple Watch app brings a new design, swipe gesture and more

by Rida Imran

Spotify has updated its Apple Watch app with new features and improvements to enhance users’ listening experience like a sleek design with larger artwork, swipe to like a song functionality, and more. Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming service available…

iOS iPhoneNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

iOS 16.1.1 puts a 10-minutes cap on AirDrop ‘Everyone’ option in China

by Rida Imran

The newly released iOS 16.1.1 update features an unusual limitation on the AirDrop to Everyone option in China. On the latest iOS version, iPhone users can only share files with non-contact iOS users or Everyone for up to 10 minutes….

Nov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Apple hires former Facebook chief information officer as its new head of Information Systems

by Rida Imran

Reportedly, Apple has hired former Facebook executive Timothy Campos as its new head of Information Systems and Technology department (IS&T) which oversees the operations of the company’s website, online service, and customer support. The current head of IS&T, Mary Demby…

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Apple releases iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 with bugs fixes and security updates

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 to all users with bug fixes and security updates. These updates can be downloaded for your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Unlike iOS 16.1, or…

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TSA to accept Apple Wallet IDs at two state airports in February 2022 [U: expanded to Colorado IDs on iOS 16.1.1]

by Asma Hussain

At WWDC 21, Apple announced support for digital Wallet IDs and driver’s licenses stored in your iPhone. The feature, which is a part of iOS 15, expands the use of the Wallet app from only holding credit cards, and tickets…

TwitterNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Twitter Blue will cost $8 monthly announces CEO Elon Musk [U: Now available with verification chechmark]

by Rida Imran

After it was reported that the Twitter verification checkmark would cost $20 per month included in the Twitter Blue subscription, several prominent verified account holders expressed their disapproval like the renowned American fiction author, Stephen King. In reply to King’s…

Nov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Production facilities in China forced to go under lockdown as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

by Asma Hussain

Coronavirus outbreaks in China continue to worsen as authorities tell 4 million people in the city of Guangzhou to stay at home. Now that another major manufacturing and export hub has gone under lockdown, it is difficult to ascertain when…

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iOS 16.2 beta 2 shrinks Dynamic Island to display signal and WiFi bars when playing music

by Rida Imran

Although Apple did not mention new features and improvements in the new iOS 16.2 beta 2 release notes, developers and beta testers have discovered multiple updates. 9to5Mac has found that Dynamic Island on iOS 16.2 beta 2 displays signal and…

Apple MusicNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Bad Bunny secures Apple Music’s Artist of the Year feat for 2022

by Asma Hussain

Apple today named Bad Bunny as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2022. In the announcement post for the award, Apple also acknowledged Bad Bunny’s artistic talent and his influence on global culture in 2022. Apple says Bad Bunny…