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iPhoneSep 26, 2022

iOS 16 battery life woes continue as users voice their concerns

iOS 16 users continue to face battery issues two weeks after the major operating system update was launched for iPhone. Most of the users who have complained about poor battery life seem to have iPhone 13 or older models, as…

Apple WatchSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8 experience microphone issues

by Rida Imran

Owners of the new Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 8 are experiencing microphone issues. As per reports shared on the Apple Support forum, the watches become unresponsive and stop picking up audio after an unspecified time. Eventually, apps…

iPhoneSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Apple begins production of iPhone 14 in India, reducing the tech gap with China

by Rida Imran

Tech Crunch reports that Apple has officially commenced production iPhone 14 in India, only a few months after the new series launched out of China in September. Apple has been diversifying its supply chain outside of China and India has…

AirPodsSep 26, 2022

Users report AirPods Pro 2 issues with connectivity

by Imran Hussain

Many users have been reporting issues with connection randomly dropping with the new AirPods Pro 2. This has been happening while watching videos or listening to music, and there is no apparent fix or workaround for this yet. AirPods Pro…

iPhoneSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Apple to achieve new iPhone average selling price records this year

by Rida Imran

Financial Times reports that Apple is on the path to breaking iPhone’s average selling price (ASP) in the coming months, twice as more and more consumers opt for the new iPhone 14 Pro models. This year’s iPhone 14 series is…

Apple MusicSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Rihanna to perform at Apple Music sponsored Super Bowl halftime show in 2023

by Rida Imran

Apple Music has announced that Rihanna will perform at the NFL Super Bowl halftime show on February 12, 2023. A mega sports event that attracts millions of viewers and is one of the largest platforms for music artists. In 2021,…

AirPodsSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

AirPods Max 4E71 firmware reportedly reduced Active Noise Cancellation strength for many users

by Asma Hussain

Launched in 2020, the sound quality of Apple’s AirPods Max has been applauded by countless customers. The headphones offer high-fidelity audio, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. However, users are now reporting that the Active Noise…

AirPodsSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

AirPods Pro 2 stem volume control can be disabled in iOS 16.1 beta

by Asma Hussain

Apple is giving users more control over their AirPods Pro 2 in iOS 16.1 beta. The update includes a toggle in settings that allows users to disable stem volume control for the new AirPods Pro. iOS 16.1 beta includes a…

iPad MacSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Apple will announce new iPads and Macs in a press release next month, not at an event

by Asma Hussain

It has been rumored that Apple will hold an event in October to announce new iPads and Macs since they were notably missing from its September “Far Out,” event. Now, a new report suggests the tech giant will announce new…

iOS iPhoneSep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022

Apple Pay Later to arrive with iOS 16.4 in 2023

by Asma Hussain

Announced alongside iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple Pay Later will allow users in the United States to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four installments which they can pay over the course of six weeks. According to…