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Facebook iOS iPhoneJan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

WhatsApp plans to make the ‘Chats’ UI cleaner with a minor change on iOS

WhatsApp specialist, WABetaInfo has found that the company is testing a new UI design for iOS by making minor adjustments. In a future update, WhatsApp will reposition “Broadcast Lists” and “New Group” options from the chats list to make the…

iOS iPhoneJan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

Google exec pushes Apple to adopt RCS standard to open iMessage to Android users

by Rida Imran

In its fresh attack on Apple’s “lock-in” iMessage architecture, Google executive Hiroshi Lockheimer wrote that the Cupertino tech giant should work on opening iMessage to Android users by adopting the RCS standard. The native iPhone app, iMessage allows users to…

Jan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

The metaverse is ‘off limits’ on Apple’s AR/VR headset, device intended for short periods of time

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset, which has been in the works for several years, is expected to be released this year. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device is not intended for periods of usage with the…

iPhoneJan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

Apple to announce new iPhone SE 3 with 5G in March or April this year

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple’s first special event of 2022 could be another virtual affair held in March or April. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to announce the next-generation iPhone SE with 5G connectivity at the…

Apple WatchJan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

Apple Watch will not gain any major health sensors in the next few years – Report

by Asma Hussain

While Apple Watch Series 7 did not feature any significant new health sensors, reports suggested Series 8 would come with a body temperature measuring sensor. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that the Cupertino tech giant is still several years away from…

iPhoneJan 10, 2022

iPhone SE will use old design even in 2022, with 5G and updated internals

by Imran Hussain

Apple is planning to release a new iPhone SE model in 2022, and as per the latest report, the company will still use the aging iPhone 8 design this year. The only new features this year will be support for…

iOSJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

iPhone Calendar app missing 2022 holidays in the UK, Australia, and other countries

by Asma Hussain

There is an ongoing issue with Apple’s iOS Calendar app that is causing 2022 holidays to not appear in several countries. Users in Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark are not seeing holidays for their country show…

iOS TwitterJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

Twitter testing TikTok-like ‘Quote Tweet with reaction’ feature on iOS

by Asma Hussain

Social network Twitter on Thursday started testing a new feature in its iOS app with a small group of users. The “Quote Tweet with reaction” feature allows users to retweet something and add their own video-based reaction. Depending on the…

Jan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

Apple Arcade debuts new “Hearts” and “Spades” card games on iOS only

by Rida Imran

Apple Arcade has added two new classic games to its expanding library, “Hearts” and “Spades”. The new games are exclusively available on iOS, so they are only available on iPhone and iPad, not Mac and Apple TV. Arcade is Apple’s…

Facebook iOSJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

WhatsApp is adding a new notification for mentions in group chats

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a new update for its iOS app which will add a new notification for when a person is mentioned in a group chat. This will be similar to the current notification that users get when they…