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AirPodsJan 20, 2022Jan 21, 2022

A florist used “Hey Siri” on her AirPods to call 911 and save her life after a fatal fall

After experiencing an almost fatal fall, a florist used the Hey Siri feature on her AirPods to call 911. Sixty years old, Susan Putman was working alone in her studio in Bernardsville, New Jersey when she tripped and hit her…

iOSJan 20, 2022

Apple confirms it is pushing iOS 14 users to update to iOS 15

by Asma Hussain

When iOS 15 was announced, Apple said that the software update would not be mandatory for users who wanted to continue using iOS 14. The new operating system would be offered to every compatible device but the company would keep…

iPhoneJan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022

iPhone SE 3 production to start in March ahead of April/May launch

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s long-rumored iPhone SE 3 with 5G connectivity could be announced in late April or early May, according to a new report. It was previously reported that the smartphone could be announced at Apple’s first special event of 2022, a…

Apple TVJan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022

Apple TV+ drops trailer for ‘WeCrashed’, starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ today released a trailer for its upcoming limited series ‘WeCrashed’, which is based on the six-part podcast series “WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork.”. Starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway, the series is set to debut on…

Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022

Apple suppliers are finding it difficult to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2030

by Rida Imran

As part of its commitment towards a sustainable environment, Apple aims to be 100% carbon neutral by 2030 across its business; corporate offices, retail stores, and complete product life cycle. However, the tech giants semiconductor and electronics partners are facing…

iOS iPhoneJan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook personally lobbying against the U.S congressional antitrust bill

by Rida Imran

In October 2021, Senator Amy Klobuchar presented the “American Innovation and Choice Online Act” antitrust bill which aims to reduce the power of tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon, and others to give preference to their own products and services on…

iOS iPhoneJan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022

U.S antitrust bill to limit Apple’s control on App Store is one step away from becoming law

by Rida Imran

Apple’s control of the iOS App Store is under threat by the U.S antitrust bill “Open Market Act” which has moved to the committee stage, one step away from becoming law. Aiming “to promote competition and reduce gatekeeper power in…

iPhoneJan 19, 2022

Ericsson sues Apple again over 5G patent infringement

by Asma Hussain

Apple and Ericsson’s agreement for the Cupertino tech giant to use its patents for 2G, 3G, and 4G technology expired in December 2021. Now, Apple is being sued for continuing to use the Swedish company’s 5G patents in the iPhone…

Apple TVJan 19, 2022

Apple TV+ drops new trailer for “Severance” ahead of its premiere on Feb 18

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ today released an extended trailer for its upcoming workplace thriller series “Severance,” starring Adam Scott ahead of its premiere on February 18. The show is about employees in a company who undergo a severance procedure that surgically separates…

Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022

Foxconn increases bonuses to incentivize workers amid Omicron lockdowns

by Asma Hussain

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is offering a signing bonus of $1,470 to recruit experienced production line workers for one of its main iPhone plants in Zhengzhou, China. Foxconn is offering $1,500 signing bonuses to recruit workers It is not unusual…