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Apple TVApr 15, 2020

These streaming services are offering free content and extended trials

COVID-19 has forced everyone around the globe to practice isolation in their homes in order to stay safe. Many people who are stuck at home because of COVID-19 pandemic are streaming more movies and TV series. But once everyone has…

GamesApr 15, 2020

Fornite season 2 gets an update, after season 3 delay is announced

Rida Imran

Today, Epic Games has released an update 10.4 of Fortnite’s chapter 2, season 2. The update has brought a variety new cosmetics, weapons and more. Players can opt for Cuddlepool or Ravenpool from the updated cosmetics for Deadpool skins. There…

Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Apple responds to senators’ privacy fears over COVID-19 screening tools

Kashaf Musvi

Democratic Senators Bob Menendez, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Apple on April 3, regarding privacy concerns for the company’s COVID-19 screening tool which was launched in March. The new tools help users determine if they…

Apr 15, 2020

Apple launches mobility data trends tool to combat COVID-19 spread

Rida Imran

Apple has made mobility data available for 63 countries, including various major cities and regions. Using Apple Maps data for a mobility data trends tool, Apple hopes to provide assistance to local governments and health authorities to contain the spread…

iPadApr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020

A12Z chip in 2020 iPad Pro is A12X with an additional GPU core

Rida Imran

A diagnostic test has confirmed that 2020 iPad Pro are running on an A12Z chip which is only a little different than 2018 iPad Pro’s A12X chip. Apple released the latest iPad Pro in March this year with dual rear…

Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Internet usage moves to desktop in United States during COVID-19 pandemic

Rida Imran

As people are confined in their homes, they have switched to virtual socializing, working, education, entertainment and information sources to stay safe and deter the spread of coronavirus. Based on the current situation, The New York Times has published a…

Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Hackers sell Zoom accounts on dark web after successful credential stuffing attacks

Rida Imran

Another damaging news for Zoom is the discovery of more than 500, 000 Zoom accounts being sold on hacker forums and the dark web. An investigation was initiated by Cyble, a cyber security intelligence firm, after it found individuals selling…

InstagramApr 14, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Instagram redesigns IGTV app to help in discovering new creators

Kashaf Musvi

Instagram launched IGTV back in 2018 to allow users to post long videos, but it is believed that the new feature did not take off in the manner that the company may have wanted it to. However, it is now…

iPhoneApr 14, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Apple’s iPhone shipments in China surge after lockdown eases

Kashaf Musvi

Several tech launches of 2020 have been facing the dilemma of being postponed or canceled until further notice. Among these names was rumored to be Apple’s 2020 iPhone 12 lineup. Apple’s production lines in China had been disrupted, and there…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 14, 2020May 14, 2021

How to make group FaceTime calls on iPhone and iPad

Rida Imran

In this time of isolation, iOS users can stay connected with each other via audio and video group FaceTime calls with up to 32 participants. A group of family, friends, or colleagues can use FaceTime calls for a variety of…