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AirPods Apple WatchSep 11, 2021

Kuo claims more health features are coming to Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods

Rumor mills claim that Apple is exploring new health features to introduce in the next-generation Apple Watch series. Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the tech giant would expand health features to next-generation AirPods as well. In his new note…

Sep 10, 2021Dec 14, 2021

Apple fires rogue employee amidst investigation by U.S. National Labor Agency

Rida Imran

Apple has terminated the contract of Ashley Gjøvik, the company’s software engineer after she refused to attend a discussion on a “sensitive Intellectual Property matter.” Last month, Gjøvik went public with her grievance at the company. On Twitter, she shared…

Apple Music iOS iPad iPhoneSep 10, 2021

Apple Music can now identify artists in DJ mixes to compensate them

Rida Imran

Apple Music can now identify music of different artists used in DJ mixes to compensate them for their creations. The music streaming service is using the audio-recognition technology of the Shazam app which it acquired in 2018 for $400 million….

Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Redesigned Apple Watch Series 7 will launch this month – Report

Rida Imran

Supply chain sources recently reported that the new Apple Watch Series 7 was facing production delays due to its new and complicated design which might have pushed its launch to later this year. But tech analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo claims that…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneSep 10, 2021Sep 14, 2021

Epic Games wants to relaunch Fortnite on the App Store but Apple sees no “legitimate basis” for reinstatement

Rida Imran

Epic Games has requested Apple to re-instate its developer account so it can release the Fortnite game in Korea again. Recently, the South Korean National Assembly passed a bill that will bar Apple and Google from charging developers’ a commission…

Apple TVSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Apple TV+ rated highest in terms of user privacy out of all streaming services – Report

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple TV+ provides the best privacy among other streaming service competitors that sell user data to third-party companies and track viewing habits for target ads. A new report from Common Sense Media aims to shed…

Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Apple appoints software chief Kevin Lynch as the head of Apple Car division

Rida Imran

Cupertino tech giant has promoted its Apple Watch software executive Kevin Lynch to head its Apple Car division. In July it was reported that Lynch had joined Project Titan to work on the company’s autonomous electric vehicle. At the time…

FacebookSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Facebook, Ray-Ban debut $299 smart glasses without any AR functionality

Asma Hussain

Facebook has finally announced its long-rumored smartglasses in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The $299 Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses are available in 20 different style options and can be connected to an iOS or Android device for full functionality. Facebook…

Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Apple Car will be independently manufactured by the Cupertino tech giant

Rida Imran

A new report from a Korean publisher MK claims that the Cupertino tech giant has decided to manufacturer its own autonomous electric vehicle (EV), Apple Car. After several failed negotiations with automakers, the tech giant has decided to assemble the…

iOS iPhoneSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Updated Microsoft Teams app for iOS will support CarPlay for calls

Rida Imran

Microsoft Teams app has been updated with new features and improvements to facilitate remote and hybrid work. The Verge reports that this month, the app will release CarPlay integration to allow iOS users to join meetings while driving. CarPlay integration…