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iOSDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

Tesla launches new ‘Automatic 911 Calls’ feature to take safety to the next level

Tesla recently announced a new feature in their 2023 Holiday Update that will allow their vehicles to automatically call 911 in the event of a crash that triggers the airbags. This feature is intended to help get emergency services to…

iPadDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

Apple working on a “clean up” of iPad line up to make it less confusing

Rida Imran

Mark Gruman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on cleaning up its confusing iPad lineup and its accompanying accessories in the future. You might have noticed that since Apple has been launching new Apple Silicon Mac models annually, the…

Android iOS iPhoneDec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023

Apple cracks down on Beeper Mini, citing security risks

Asma Hussain

Apple has swiftly shut down Beeper Mini, an Android app that allowed users to access iMessage. Launched just days ago, Beeper Mini utilized reverse-engineered protocols to enable Android users to connect directly to the iMessage service. However, Apple, concerned about…

MacDec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023

Apple’s Magic accessories to ditch Lightning for USB-C in spring 2024

Asma Hussain

Rumors swirling on Weibo hint at a significant update to Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. These iconic Magic accessories, unchanged since 2015, are expected to abandon their Lightning ports for the more versatile and widely adopted USB-C…

AndroidDec 9, 2023

Beeper Mini, Android iMessage app, is currently broken for most users

Ali Hasnain

Beeper Mini, the app that allowed Android users to access iMessage through reverse-engineered technology, has been broken since just days after launch on December 5th, 2023. Beeper Mini: A short-lived revolution For a brief moment in early December, Android users…

YouTubeDec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023

YouTube Premium increases prices for its legacy users

Ali Hasnain

YouTube Premium is increasing its subscription fee, affecting new and legacy users. Let’s take a closer look at the details of the price hike. YouTube Premium price hike: What you need to know YouTube Premium’s price increase began rolling out…

iPadDec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023

Budget-friendly iPad 11 to be released by Apple in the second half of 2024

Asma Hussain

Apple’s 2024 roadmap includes a highly anticipated addition: an updated entry-level iPad, likely the 11th generation model, slated for release in the second half of the year. The iPad 11 promises notable improvements over its predecessor, making it an attractive…

iOS iPhoneDec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023

iOS 17.2 gets NameDrop-like feature for instant digital pass sharing

Asma Hussain

Apple’s upcoming iOS 17.2 update promises a significant upgrade to how iPhone users manage and share digital passes stored in their Wallet app. This update introduces a groundbreaking NameDrop-like feature that simplifies pass sharing for boarding passes, movie tickets, and…

YouTubeDec 8, 2023

YouTube features new option for creators to pause comments on videos

Ali Hasnain

Say goodbye to the constant barrage of comments, YouTube has finally released a feature to disable comments for creators. Now, creators have the power to hit the “pause” button on their video comments, giving them a much-needed break from moderating…

GamesDec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023

The Game Awards 2023 awards Baldur’s Gate 3 the Best Game of the Year: A recap

Ali Hasnain

The Game Awards 2023, hosted by Geoff Keighley, was a night to remember for gamers worldwide. It was a celebration of the best and brightest that the video game industry had to offer in 2023. From groundbreaking new titles to…