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Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Redesigned Apple Watch Series 7 will launch this month – Report

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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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…

AirPods iPadSep 9, 2021Sep 10, 2021

Norfolk State University partners with Apple to provide M1 iPad Pro and other Apple devices to students and faculty

by Rida Imran

The Norfolk State University (NSU) has announced a new ‘Spartan Innovation Academy program’ to equip students, faculty, and staff with Apple devices. Starting this fall, the new initiative will provide participants access to “industry-leading technology and specialized training for app…

MacSep 9, 2021

VMware Fusion for M1 Macs launches as Preview without support for Windows 11

by Imran Hussain

VMware Fusion for M1 Macs is now available as a Private Tech Preview for a limited audience. A public tech preview will be made available in a few weeks. However, unlike Parallels for M1 Macs, VMware Fusion for Apple Silicon…

MacSep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021

A U.S. law firm plans to sue Apple for cracked screens of (2020) M1 MacBook models

by Rida Imran

In July, several M1 MacBook users complained that the screens of their laptops cracked during normal use; owners of M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro models experienced the same issue. Now, 9to5Mac reports that a U.S. law firm Migliaccio…