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Dec 7, 2021

Apple spreads the holiday cheer with a ‘let it snow’ easter egg in the Apple Store app

Every Christmas, Apple hides a holiday-themed Easter egg in its Apple Store app. In 2017, when users typed the phrase “let it snow.” in the search bar, snowflakes would start to fall from the top of their display. And if…

FacebookDec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021

Facebook’s Messenger Kids app gains Dark Mode, voice effects and the ability to start games from within a chat thread

by Asma Hussain

Facebook today announced three new features for its Messenger Kids app including dark mode, voice effects, and the ability to start games from within a chat thread. The company hopes these new additions to the app will ” help foster…

Android iOSDec 7, 2021

WhatsApp updates Disappearing Messages feature with new duration options and more

by Rida Imran

To give users more control over their messages, WhatsApp has updated its ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature with more duration options for users to select the duration which is more suitable for them. The feature was introduced last year as a way…

iPad MacDec 6, 2021Dec 7, 2021

In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs, Apple launches a new coding program for young learners

by Rida Imran

Apple and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to launch a new coding program for young learners in the United States in celebration of Computer Science Education Week. The new initiative offers coding with Swift to thousands of…

iOS iPhoneDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

Apple takes Russian regulatory body to court over warning to allow third-party payment systems on App Store

by Rida Imran

Apple has filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over its warning to allow links to alternative payment systems on the App Store. After the new Korean antitrust law to prohibit Apple and Google from charging in-app…

iPad MacDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

Apple planning to release a redesigned iPad Pro, new Mac Pro, AR headset and more in 2022

by Asma Hussain

Apple announced a ton of products in 2021 including the iPhone 13 lineup, AirTag, new Apple Silicon-powered Macs, third-generation AirPods, and more. According to a new report, there are still a ton of devices consumers can expect from the Cupertino…

Android iOSDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

WhatsApp testing new voice waveforms for chat bubbles on iOS and Android

by Asma Hussain

A few months ago, WhatsApp rolled out voice waveforms for the voice recording UI on iOS and Android devices alongside the ability to stop and start a voice message recording. Now, the company is testing a new interface that shows…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneDec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

Pokémon Go now supports 120Hz ProMotion on iPhone 13 Pro models

by Rida Imran

Popular augmented reality mobile game, Pokémon Go now offers a 120Hz option on iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Trainers will have to enable the higher refresh rate feature to enjoy faster switching during gameplay. Apple upgraded the Pro models…

Apple Music iOSDec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

Apple Fitness+ will feature Prince William on Time to Walk and Apple Music 1 starting December 6

by Asma Hussain

Apple today announced that UK’s Prince William will be featured on Time to Walk and Apple Music 1 starting December 6. Prince William will close the second season of Time to Walk with a holiday special episode. Prince William is…

iPhoneDec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

NSO spyware ‘Pegasus’ used to hack iPhones of U.S State Department employees

by Rida Imran

The Israeli-based company, NSO is under scrutiny because of the use of its spyware ‘Pegasus’ in hacking iPhones and Android devices of journalists, rival politicians, activists, and others. A new report by Reuters claims that the NSO spyware tool was…