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ChromeFeb 17, 2023Feb 18, 2023

Apple could be getting a cut from Google Chrome’s search revenue – Report

According to a new report, Google may allegedly be paying Apple a share of search revenue that originates from Google Chrome on iOS. The report speculates that this could explain why Apple has not introduced a competing search engine or…

iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 16, 2023Feb 18, 2023

Apple shares iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 adoption rates

Asma Hussain

According to adoption statistics shared by Apple for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, 81% of all iPhones from 2019 onwards are running the current software update. With the release of iOS 16 in September, this is the first time Apple…

iOS iPad iPhoneFeb 16, 2023Feb 17, 2023

iOS 16.4 beta adds 15 new emoji to iPhone: shaking face, goose, new heart colors and more

Asma Hussain

Apple today seeded iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 beta 1 to developers with 15 new emoji characters including a new hand gesture, three new heart colors, and more. This marks the first time new emoji characters have been added to…

Feb 16, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Goldman Sachs remains optimistic about its partnership with Apple, despite income losses from Apple Card

Asma Hussain

According to a story from January, Goldman Sachs suffered losses of over $1 billion as a result of its collaboration with Apple on the Apple Card. Despite this, the business insists that it is still dedicated to its partnership with…

WindowsFeb 16, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Windows 11’s File Explorer is getting a major update

Ali Hasnain

According to a new hint by Microsoft and sources familiar with the company’s internal plans, Microsoft is working on a major update for File Explorer on Windows 11 which is expected to release later this year. This would be the…

WindowsFeb 16, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Microsoft to permanently disable Internet Explorer through new Edge update

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft is going to kill the out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop web browser. The company will release an Edge update to permanently disable Internet Explorer on certain versions of Windows 10. (Image credit: Future) Internet Explorer has been officially retired…

Apple TVFeb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023

Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass will be available to T-Mobile subscribers for free

Asma Hussain

T-Mobile customers will be able to get a free membership to Apple’s new MLS Season Pass, the carrier announced today. This is the most recent addition to T-“On Mobile’s Us” program, which also includes free Apple TV+ with some cellular…

iPhoneFeb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023

iPhone sales in China see year-over-year improvement

Asma Hussain

As per new market intelligence data collected by Counterpoint Research, iPhone sales in China saw a year-over-year improvement of 6% around the Chinese New Year. China’s smartphone market starting to recover after recent COVID lockdowns According to Counterpoint’s data, overall…

Feb 16, 2023

Apple to release its AR/VR headset in June, at WWDC 23

Asma Hussain

Industry reports from last month suggested that Apple would announce its long-awaited AR/VR headset in the spring, prior to the annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. However, a new report says that the announcement of the device has been pushed…

Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023

Apple supplier Foxconn further expanding into Vietnam to diversify production

Asma Hussain

Apple’s main iPhone supplier Foxconn is further expanding in Vietnam to move away from its China-centric production chain. In addition to its previous investment of $300 million in the region, the production company is leasing a new site in the…