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Facebook iOSJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Despite Apple’s privacy changes with iOS 14.5, Facebook reports record ad revenue for Q2 2021

Facebook recently announced its fiscal 2021 second-quarter results with a record $29 billion in revenue, which is a 56% year-over-year growth. It seems that Apple’s anti-tracking privacy changes launched in iOS 14.5 have no impacted the social media giant as…

iOS iPhoneJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

The new ‘Today at Apple’ photography session teaches how to take “Otherworldly” photos in Night Mode

by Rida Imran

The new ‘Today at Apple’ photography session focuses on learning how to shoot and edit “otherworldly” photos in Night mode on an iPhone. The virtual session is hosted by Apple’s expert Landon and photographer Maria Lax. Today at Apple sessions…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple instructs against use of bitter coating batteries for AirTag

by Rida Imran

Apple launched ‘AirTag’ its Bluetooth tracker in April. Users can place the compact tracker in their wallets, bag’s pockets, or hang it with items in a keychain, to locate their frequently lost or valuable belongings. The 1.2-inch AirTag is powered…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple’s return to office plan might include COVID-19 vaccination requirement

by Rida Imran

Apple has pushed its return to office date by a month due to the resurgence of a new highly transmissible Delta variant of coronavirus. Now, Josh Lipton of CNBC reports that the company might consider a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Snapchat added new ‘My Place’ feature on Snap Map to explore new places

by Rida Imran

Snapchat has introduced a new feature ‘My Places’ on Snap Map for users to explore places they, their friends, and the large Snapchat community have visited. As worldwide COVID-19 vaccination drives are paving the way for outdoor and public activities,…

Android iOSJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Google’s new privacy section on Play Store is a copy of Apple’s nutrition labels

by Rida Imran

After announcing the new privacy policy for developers, Google has revealed an in-progress design for Android’s Play Store privacy section. The new safety section will be dedicated to information on an app’s data collection, privacy, and security practices. Does that…

iPad iPhone MacJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Apple’s chip partner TSMC plans to build a 2nm chip plant by 2023 – its most advanced chip plant

by Rida Imran

Taiwan’s Environmental Review Committee has approved TSMC’s (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) plan to build a 2nm chip facility in Hsinchu’s Baoshan township. It will be the most advanced chip plant to date. Currently, TSMC is the only foundry in the…

Games Android iOSJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

Marvel Future Revolution cinematic trailer released, title scheduled to go live on August 25

by Usman Hussain

At PAX East 2020, Marvel revealed that its next game will arrive on mobile as a free-to-play open-world RPG titled Marvel Future Revolution which will serve as a follow-up to Netmarble’s Marvel: Future Fight. Future Revolution will offer action combat…

iPadJul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

5th-gen iPad Air to feature design similar to iPad Pro, 6th-gen iPad mini externals to remain unchanged

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple’s upcoming fifth-gen iPad Air could feature a design similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro. Meanwhile, iPad mini 6 and the ninth-gen iPad will not see any major design changes. iPad Air 5 to feature…

Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021

CEO Tim Cook says Apple only invests in those components which allows it “to do something better”

by Rida Imran

At the earnings call of Q3 2021, discussing the company’s focus behind components procurement and development, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook said they go for components with which Apple can deliver something better than the competition. The company saw record-breaking Q3…