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iOS iPhoneNov 5, 2021Nov 8, 2021

Right to Repair activists call for legislation against Apple’s “predatory and monopolistic behavior”

Although expanding its independent repair program, Apple keeps on introducing new hurdles for independent repair providers. Right to Repair activists warn against Apple’s latest speed bump introduced in the iPhone 13 series which makes DYI or third-party repair of iPhone…

AndroidNov 5, 2021

U.S. federal agencies ordered to patch Apple exploits by Nov. 17, 2021

Rida Imran

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered U.S federal agencies to patch security vulnerabilities on products from Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Cisco, and many other companies by November 17, 2021. The agency has published a list of…

iPhoneNov 5, 2021

Modified iPhone X with USB-C port is listed on eBay with bids exceeding $99k

Asma Hussain

A modded iPhone X with USB-C, created by robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel, is currently on sale on eBay, with bids up past $99,900. Last month, Pillonel was able to successfully equip an iPhone X with a functional USB-C charging…

Apple TV Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacNov 5, 2021Dec 16, 2021

Apple Fitness+ could offer content in more languages in the future

Rida Imran

In an interview with Globo, a Brazilian publisher, Apple’s senior director of fitness for health and technology, Jay Blahnik said Apple Fitness+ can support multi-lingual content in the future. Recently, Apple launched Apple Fitness+ in Brazil, along with 14 other…

Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021

The overhauled Apple ID website is simple, modern, and easier to use

Asma Hussain

Apple has redesigned its Apple ID website bringing a modern look to the site. When you access the website now, the first thing you see is a colorful Apple logo with the tagline “One account for everything Apple,” with “A…

Android iOS iPhoneNov 5, 2021

While Apple continues to denounce sideloading, Google announces alternative payment system in South Korea

Rida Imran

South Korea has passed a law that prohibits Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their in-app payment systems on App Store and Play Store, respectively. That means developers can offer their own app stores on iOS and Android…

Nov 5, 2021

AirPods 3 teardown shows smaller H1 chip and different internal design than AirPods Pro

Imran Hussain

Apple’s new AirPods 3 have received the teardown treatment and some interesting observations have come out of it. The teardown shows that the new H1 chip in AirPods 3 is smaller than its predecessors, and it has a different internal…

Apple TVNov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021

Apple TV+ new “Dr Brain” Korean sci-fi drama series set to debut soon – November 4, 2021

Rida Imran

Today, the new Korean sci-fi drama series “Dr. Brain” will debut on Apple TV+, worldwide. Based on a popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Hongjacga, the new series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon who is known…

iPhoneNov 4, 2021

iPhone 13 is more popular than iPhone 12 in Europe – Report

Rida Imran

Counterpoints Research’s latest market survey of Europe’s smartphone market in Q3 2021 reveals that iPhone 13 has been a massive hit despite being launched towards the end of the third quarter of 2021. Apple, along with Xiaomi, and OPPO gained…

Mac Product guidesNov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021

14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro vs. RTX 3060 Razer Blade 14 – MacBook Pro more suitable fit

Rida Imran

Apple’s latest 2021 MacBook Pro models are receiving positive reviews and more comparison tests tell us why. YouTuber @Created Tech compared the 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro (based model) against RTX 3060 Razer Blade 14 (proclaimed best gaming laptop in…