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Dec 28, 2021Feb 9, 2022

From #AppleToo to Apple together: How employees are organizing to hold the world’s most valuable company accountable

Months ago, Apple achieved the status of the world’s most valuable company and its market share continues to grow. However, all is not merry for employees at the company. For the first time, the outside world got of glimpse of…

Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021

Apple supplier Foxconn’s India plant has been shut down for three additional days, officials to investigate workers’ living conditions

by Asma Hussain

Foxconn’s factory in Chennai, India was recently shut down for a week due to a food poisoning incident that left 150 employees hospitalized which in turn, led to protests bringing production at the plant to a standstill. According to a…

Android iOSDec 28, 2021

WhatsApp to add a new ‘Community’ feature on iOS

by Rida Imran

In the code of WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.22.1.1 update, WABetaInfo has found reference to a new feature called ‘Community’. The upcoming feature will allow Admins of groups chats to add multiple groups in a single group. The ‘Community’ feature…

Dec 27, 2021Dec 27, 2021

New Apple Card owners can get 5% cashback on Apple products with this promotion

by Asma Hussain

Apple is offering a new Apple Card promotion to users. New customers can get a discount of 5% on some of their Apple purchases like hardware or accessories, earned as an increase to the Daily Cash reward. Apple offering 5%…

FacebookDec 27, 2021

Apple reportedly hires Meta’s AR communications chief for 2022 headset launch

by Asma Hussain

As rumors about Apple’s alleged AR/VR headset heat up, a new report says the company has hired Meta’s augmented reality communications lead. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple hired Meta AR communications chief, Andrea…

iPhoneDec 25, 2021Dec 28, 2021

iPhone 15 Pro could be the first to ditch the physical SIM card slot [Update]

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone so-called iPhone 15 is still two years away but that won’t stop the rumor mill. As per a sketchy rumor from Brazilian site BlogDoiPhone, iPhone 15 Pro could be the first iPhone model to ship without a physical…

Apple MusicDec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021

Get in the holiday spirit with these Apple Music playlists

by Asma Hussain

Christmas is right around the corner and Apple Music editors have curated several playlists that are guaranteed to lift your spirits and put you in the holiday mood. From playlists with classic Christmas anthems like Mariah Carey’s All I Want…

Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021

Apple must make changes to App Store in-app purchase system before Jan. 15, Dutch regulators rule

by Asma Hussain

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ordered Apple to make it possible for dating app developers to offer alternate payment methods outside of the App Store system. The Cupertino tech giant must comply with the advised changes…

iOSDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021

Departure of Spotify’s top lawyer might weaken coalition against Apple

by Rida Imran

Spotify’s Head of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer, Horacio Gutierrez is leaving the company after six years and joining Disney as General Counsel and Secretary. Florian Mueller of Foss Patents believes that Gutierrez’s departure is going to weaken Spotify’s…

iPhoneDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021

MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2021 – Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra comes out on top

by Asma Hussain

YouTuber MKBHD has dropped the video for his highly-anticipated 2021 smartphone awards. Brownlee annually picks the best smartphone in nine different categories like best battery, best camera, etc, ending with the overall ‘Phone of the Year.’ MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2021…