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Apple WatchJun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Apple Watch ECG tech infringed AliveCore patent, rules ITC judge

A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Apple Watch ECG technology infringed the AliveCore ECG patent. AliveCor is an American company co-founded by David Albert who began developing ECGs for handheld computers in 1990 and patent…

iPadJun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Apple to use 5G modems by Qualcomm in iPhones at-least till 2023 – Kuo

by Rida Imran

After the launch of Apple’s first-generation 5G-enabled device in 2020, the iPhone 12 series, it was reported that the tech giant was building its own custom 5G modems for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm….

iPhoneJun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022

For iPhone 14 production, Foxconn raised bonuses for new workers at Zhengzhou plant

by Rida Imran

Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 14 series in September, its usual launch time. And its biggest iPhone assembler, Foxconn has begun a hiring spree at the world’s largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China. To attract workers in…

iOS iPhoneJun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022

TikTok is under fire again in the United States for allegedly harvesting users’ sensitive data

by Rida Imran

U.S. FC Commissioner, Brendan Carr has written to Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores for harvesting data from U.S. citizens. In his open letter, he called the video-sharing app owned by Chinese company ByteDance a national…

Apple TVJun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Final season of Apple TV+ drama “See,” to debut on Friday, August 26

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ today dropped a teaser for the third season of its hit series “See,” starring Jason Mamoa. Alongside the teaser, the tech giant also revealed that the third season will mark the final chapter of the post-apocalyptic series. Apple…

SnapchatJun 30, 2022Aug 16, 2022

Snapchat Plus lets you see who has rewatched your story, change app icons and more

by Asma Hussain

Snapchat is the latest social media platform to introduce a paid subscription service for users, Snapchat Plus. The service is the company’s first attempt to generate revenue outside of advertising. At $3.99 a month, the service only offers a handful…

iOS iPhoneJun 29, 2022Jun 30, 2022

New AR “NBA – All World” mobile game by Niantic will be coming on iOS and Android

by Rida Imran

Creator of popular AR game Pokemon, Niantic has unveiled its new augmented reality (AR) mobile game “NBA All-World”. In partnership with the National Basketball Association, the new game will be coming to iOS and Android. Currently, in the development phase,…

iPhoneJun 29, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Brazil joins EU in effort to push Apple to adopt USB-C port in iPhone

by Rida Imran

Brazilian regulatory agency, Anatel has proposed for smartphone manufacturers like Apple to adopt USB-C charging ports for “greater convenience for consumers”. Although consumers have been requesting the Cupertino tech giant to switch the Lightning with USB-C charging port in iPhones,…

iOS iPadJun 29, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Apple to continue support for iPad as home hub in iPadOS 16 but with limitations

by Rida Imran

In spite of previously confirming that iPadOS 16 will not support the iPad as a home hub, the Cupertino tech giant has reverted that claim and said that the iPad will not lose support but some functionality. The new iPadOS…

Jun 29, 2022Jun 30, 2022

Apple to announce Q3, 2022 earnings report on July 28

by Rida Imran

Apple has announced that the earnings report for the third quarter of 2022 will be published on July 28 and it will be followed by a conference on the same day. The statement will be released at 1:30 p.m. Pacific…