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iPad iPhoneAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

LG plans to double OLED production to meet Apple’s high demand of the display tech

As Apple is reportedly transitioning more and more devices on OLED display technology, its supply chain partner, LG is expanding its production of small and medium-sized OLED display panels. ITHome reports that in a regulatory document submitted by LG’s display…

Aug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

AirTag located a stolen motorcycle, and prevented thieves from disappearing with it

Usman Hussain

A resident of Renton, Washington claimed that his motorcycle was stolen on Tuesday morning. As Brandon had experienced such cases in the past, so he bought and hid an AirTag inside his motorcycle as an anti-theft precautionary measure. Fortunately, in…

Games iOS iPad iPhoneAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

Mark your calendars! Pokémon UNITE coming to iOS and iPadOS on September 22

Asma Hussain

Nintendo recently announced that “Pokémon Unite,” which has been exclusive to Nintendo Switch since July, will launch on iOS, iPadOS, and Android on September 22. The strategic battle game is now available for pre-order on App Store. Pokémon UNITE coming…

iOSAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

WhatsApp is currently beta testing large link previews for iOS

Asma Hussain

In April, WhatsApp launched a new update for iOS that featured larger media thumbnails, alongside group controls for disappearing messages. Now, the platform is planning to do the same for link previews. According to a new report, the company is…

iOS iPhone MacAug 18, 2021Aug 19, 2021

Developer claims to have reverse-engineered Apple’s CSAM detection algorithm from iOS 14.3 [U: Apple’s response]

Rida Imran

Apple’s CSAM detection is scheduled to launch later this year with an iOS 15 update. But a developer claims to have harvested the feature’s algorithm from iOS 14.3 He rebuilt the algorithm’s working model and posted it to GubHit to…

AirPods iPad MacAug 18, 2021

Resurgence of COVID-19 delays Apple’s shift of production from China

Rida Imran

The outbreak of the COVID-19 delta variant has disrupted Apple’s shift of production from China to Vietnam. The country has imposed tighter border controls to contain the spread of the virus. Google and Amazon’s shift out of China is also…

Apple TVAug 18, 2021May 13, 2022

Carpool Karaoke: The Series is renewed for 5th season but this time on Apple TV+

Rida Imran

Apple Music’s award-winning ‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series” is renewed for season 5 but will air from its new home, Apple TV+. The Deadline reports that the musical car ride show with celebrities will join Apple’s other original series on its…

Apple TVAug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021

Apple releases updated firmware for the (2nd-gen) Siri Remote designed for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD

Rida Imran

With the release of the latest iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and other operating system betas, Apple has also released a firmware update for the new Siri Remote for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. Although the update did not…

Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021

Apple appeals against Corellium copyright case of virtual iOS devices – a surprise move

Rida Imran

Apple is reviving the legal battle with a cybersecurity startup Corellium. The Cupertino tech giant has filed an appeal against a copyright case it lost against Corellium‘s virtual iOS devices in December 2020. The virtual iOS devices allow security researchers…

iOSAug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021

German Digital Agenda committee asks Tim Cook to crush the release of CSAM detection feature

Rida Imran

The Chairman of the Digital Agenda committee in Germany has penned a letter to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, asking him to “crush” the launch of the Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) detection feature. The committee fears that the scanning capability…