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iPhoneApr 26, 2023Apr 27, 2023

Apple among 19 Tech giants to be subject to Digital Services Act

The European Union has confirmed that Apple is among 19 tech giants that will be subject to the Digital Services Act (DSA). Specifically, the online safety and transparency legislation will apply to the App Store, giving users greater insight into…

iPhoneApr 26, 2023Apr 27, 2023

How Apple’s Tap to Pay is revolutionizing small business transactions

Asma Hussain

Apple has always been at the forefront of developing innovative tools, such as Tap to Pay, that cater to the changing needs of businesses. With its wide range of products and services, Apple has continued to make it easier for…

Apr 26, 2023Jun 4, 2023

Ming-Chi Kuo raises doubts around WWDC launch for Apple’s AR/VR headset [U: Launch on track for WWDC 2023]

Asma Hussain

Apple’s much-anticipated AR/VR headset may not be announced at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, according to a recent tweet by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. [Update: April 26, 2023: According to a recent supply chain report, Foxconn subsidiary…

iPadApr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023

iPadOS 17 to feature Lock Screen widgets and other customization options

Rida Imran

Since the introduction of Apple’s custom chips for iPhone and iPad, iOS and iPadOS have featured similar functionalities with the exception of a few features. For example, iPadOS 16 lacks the customizable Lock Screen experience offered in iOS 16 which…

GamesApr 26, 2023Apr 27, 2023

UK regulators block Microsoft acquisition of Activision for $68.7 billion

Rida Imran

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has prevented Microsoft’s deal to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The regulatory authority argues that the acquisition would create Microsoft’s monopoly in the cloud gaming industry reducing innovation and limiting…

iOSApr 26, 2023Apr 27, 2023

Apple adds a new system in iOS 16.2 to restrict features based on location like sideloading and FaceTime

Rida Imran

As Apple is obligated by law to restrict certain iOS features in various regions like FaceTime in UAE, the company imposes those restrictions through hard-coding techniques like changing the region of a device via Settings or where the iPhone is…

iOS iPad iPhoneApr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023

Apple’s upcoming health features: AI-powered coaching service, mood tracker and more

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on new health and wellness features for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The tech company plans to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) powered health coaching service, an iPad version of the Health app, and…

MacApr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023

Every macOS update has featured Bitcoin whitepaper since 2018 [U: Doc removed in macOS 13.4 beta 3]

Rida Imran

Apple released macOS Mojave in 2018, and since then, every macOS update has included a hidden copy of the original Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto, its presumed developer. Recently, developer @Andy Baio accidentally found the PDF of the Bitcoin whitepaper…

iOS iPhoneApr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023

Sneak peek at iOS 17: Apple Music, App Library, and Control Center changes

Asma Hussain

Apple’s iOS 17 is set to launch soon, and rumors suggest it will bring a range of new features and changes across various areas of the iPhone. A Weibo post, which accurately predicted the launch of the iPhone 14 in…

Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023

Adobe Creative Cloud experiences outage: what happened and how it was resolved

Asma Hussain

Adobe Creative Cloud is an essential tool for millions of users worldwide. From graphic designers to video editors, Creative Cloud offers a wide range of software that enables professionals to create stunning content. However, on a recent day, users in…