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iOS iPhoneMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

EU to formally charge Apple for restricting access of Apple Pay to third-party payment service providers [U: Officially charged]

The EU Commission is set to officially accuse Apple of “unfairly” restricting access of Apple Pay on iPhone to third-party payment service providers and breaking EU law. [Update: The EU has officially sent Apple the Statement of Objections.] In June…

Apple TVMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Apple TV+ and other video streaming services face regulations in the UK

by Rida Imran

The UK government intends to regulate the video streaming services which is likely to impact Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, and others. In a whitepaper titled “Up next – the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector”, the government proposes to apply…

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Telegram is testing new ways to monetize its platform: Telegram Premium

by Asma Hussain

Popular secure messaging app Telegram is testing new ways to monetize its platform. Beta testers for Telegram’s iOS app a new Premium subscription in version 8.7.2 which gives users access to exclusive stickers and reaction emoji. Telegram Premium subscription in…

iOSMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Apple to face new penalties by Dutch watchdog, regulator unsatisfied with tech giant’s proposal

by Asma Hussain

Apple has been fined 10 times by the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Market (ACM), over the lack of third-party payment options for dating app developers. While the tech giant recently introduced new changes to its App Store policies, the…

FacebookMay 2, 2022May 3, 2022

WhatsApp to add new “quick reactions” and more to Status Updates feature

by Rida Imran

Facebook, the parent company of WhatsApp and Instagram, introduced the Instagram Stories feature on WhatsApp called the “Status Updates” a few years ago. The feature allows users to share pictures and video clips that appear in a dedicated section in…

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022

Intel CEO says global chip shortage will continue until 2024

by Asma Hussain

The global chip shortage – which began in 2020 – will continue impacting the electronics industry until 2024, according to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. It was previously estimated that the shortages would ease by 2023 or even the second half…

Apple WatchMay 1, 2022May 1, 2022

Apple Watch Series 8 could feature a body temperature sensor – Kuo

by Asma Hussain

In 2021, it was rumored that Apple could add a body temperature sensor to the Apple Watch Series 7. Ultimately, however, the sensor was not added to the wearable platform. Now, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is saying the feature…

iOSMay 1, 2022

Apple extends deadline from 30 days to 90 days for outdated apps in App Store

by Imran Hussain

Apple has extended its deadline for outdated apps to be removed from the App Store from 30 days to 90 days. After Apple announced the policy regarding the removal of outdated apps as part of its App Store Improvements, it…

MacApr 30, 2022Apr 30, 2022

Apple releases teaser for new “Behind the Mac:Skywalker Sound” film, premiering on May 4

by Rida Imran

Apple has released a teaser of the upcoming “Behind the Mac” film featuring Skywalker Sound scheduled to premiere on May 4, 2022. The new film will showcase the creative process involved in recording various sound effects for the iconic Star…

MacApr 30, 2022

Qualcomm will launch its answer to M1 chip by late 2023

by Imran Hussain

Qualcomm will be launching its Nuvia Arm chips for PCs by late 2023, as an answer to Apple’s popular M1 chips. This announcement was made during the company’s earnings call, in which Christian Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, announced…