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Facebook iOS iPhoneOct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption for backups are rolling out, here is how to enable the feature

WhatsApp is rolling out its new privacy feature ‘end-to-end encryption for backups‘. The company announced the end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in September to expand security on its platform. The new privacy feature uses two-factor authentication for key stage and…

Apple TVOct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

Apple TV+ releases first look at ‘Invasion’ ahead of its launch on October 22, 2021

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ has released the first look of its upcoming science-fiction drama series ‘Invasion’. The first three episodes of the new 10-episodes series will premiere on October 22, 2021, worldwide. New episodes will be released weekly, every Friday. ‘Invasion’ series…

MacOct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

Apple joins Blender Development Fund to support open source 3D graphics tool

Rida Imran

Blender has announced Apple’s partnership with the organization to support the development of a free open-source 3D graphics tool. Blender Development Fund uses donations to support activities that provide free and open services for all contributors like code review, technical…

iOS iPhoneOct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

Florida to introduce support for digital driver’s licenses and IDs to the iPhone’s Wallet app

Asma Hussain

Florida is working with Apple to introduce support for digital driver’s licenses and IDs to the iPhone’s Wallet app. The feature, which is a part of iOS 15, was announced WWDC 21 to expand the use of the Wallet app…

Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

Car Thing by Spotify is now available for all US subscribers

Asma Hussain

In April 2021, Spotify launched its first-ever voice-controlled device for vehicles called ‘Car Thing’ in a limited quantity to select users. At the time of launch the device was released as a “limited product launch”, so it was not easily…

iPhoneOct 15, 2021

Apple dominated the global handset market operating profit in Q2, 2021

Rida Imran

Counterpoint’s new market research reveals that Apple dominated the global handset market operating profit by capturing a 75% share in Q2, 2021. Despite low shipments than Android handsets, the iPhone maker generated the biggest profit and revenue because of the…

iOSOct 14, 2021

New bipartisan legislation could prohibit Apple and other tech giants from favoring their products

Rida Imran

On October 14, 2021, a new bipartisan Senate legislation is expected to unveil which would have a drastic impact on Apple and other tech giants. The WSJ reports that the new legislation aims to prohibit tech giants from favoring their…

MacOct 14, 2021Oct 19, 2021

macOS Monterey beta 10 shows Universal Control as a beta but it still does not work

Imran Hussain

In the latest macOS Monterey beta 10 for developers, Apple has started showing a ‘beta’ label for Universal Control in System Preferences. This feature was announced at WWDC 2021 as one of the highlight features in macOS Monterey and would…

Android iOS iPhoneOct 14, 2021Oct 15, 2021

PSA: A CryptoRom scam uses dating apps and fake App Store to steal millions

Rida Imran

Researchers at SOPHOS have unearthed a global cryptocurrency scam that preys on victims looking for love, hence the name ‘CryptoRom’ scam. Scammers use dating sites and apps to get acquainted with the victims and after building a rapport, push them…

MacOct 14, 2021

Apple to lead ARM-based notebook market with 80% revenue share in 2021

Rida Imran

A new report by Strategy Analytics estimates that by the end of 2021, Apple will lead the ARM-based Notebook processor market by 80%. ARM Limited develops ARM as a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) architecture which the company license to…