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WindowsMar 18, 2023

Alleged Windows 12 testers recieve free USB drives from Microsoft

Microsoft is offering free USB drives to select alleged Windows 12 testers so that they can easily get a clean new installation of Windows 11 on their PCs. Reportedly, Microsoft’s next operating system, Windows 12, is in its early stages…

WindowsMar 18, 2023Mar 19, 2023

Microsoft to bring back “Never Combine” taskbar icons feature on Windows 11

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft is planning to bring the “Never Combine” feature back for the Taskbar to ungroup apps and show labels again. “Never Combine” was a Taskbar option that was first introduced on Windows 7 and allowed users to restore the legacy…

FacebookMar 17, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Facebook launches Meta Verified subscription service with blue check mark and exclusive features

Asma Hussain

Meta’s Facebook has introduced its own verification program, known as Meta Verified, which grants users access to a blue check mark and exclusive features similar to Twitter’s paid offering. The subscription service, announced in February, allows people to verify their…

Apple WatchMar 17, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Apple Watch and speech recognition algorithm may help treat sickle cell disease and stuttering

Asma Hussain

Two recent studies suggest that the Apple Watch and changes to Apple’s speech recognition algorithm could potentially alleviate symptoms of sickle cell disease and stuttering, respectively. Sickle cell disease can be identified by Apple Watch A study conducted by researchers…

iPhoneMar 16, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Apple seeks to protect foldable iPhone screens from damage with new self-retracting technology

Asma Hussain

Apple has filed a patent application for technology that would allow foldable iPhones or iPads to detect when they have been dropped and fold up to minimize damage. This new patent application, titled “Self-Retracting Display Device And Techniques For Protecting…

Mar 16, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Apple’s RealityOS confirmed as OS for highly-anticipated VR headset

Asma Hussain

Apple is known for keeping its upcoming products under wraps, but leaks and rumors have been surfacing about the company’s upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset. Code snippets referencing “realityOS” have been discovered, leading many to believe that it will be…

Mar 16, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Apple Podcasts tops industry report card as most popular platform for creators

Asma Hussain

According to a recently-published “report card” by Podnews, Apple Podcasts remains the most favored platform for podcast creators. The survey, which was conducted with feedback from 135 podcast creators, evaluated the sentiment of creators and listeners about the podcast platforms…

AirPodsMar 16, 2023Mar 17, 2023

Apple set to manufacture “Made in India” AirPods at Foxconn’s new $200 million factory

Rida Imran

Deepening its production roots further in India, Apple is going to manufacture AirPods in the country for the first time. According to Reuters, the tech giant’s long-term Taiwanese assembly partner, Foxconn has won the order to make AirPods and will…

WindowsMar 16, 2023Mar 17, 2023

Windows 11 KB5023706 ‘Moment 2’ is now available for all users

Ali Hasnain

Windows 11 KB5023706 known as “Moment 2” is now available to all installations of Windows 11 version 22H2. The update includes some good features, such as Bing Chat in the taskbar, a search bar in Task Manager, and more. Microsoft brings…

AirPods Apple TV Apple Watch HomePod iPad iPhone Mac Product guidesMar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023

AppleCare+ cost and coverage for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices

Rida Imran

All Apple products come AppleCare warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support for a year for free. However, it is a limited hardware warranty that only covers manufacturing defects. Fortunately, the tech company also offers AppleCare+ warranty plans across…