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WindowsFeb 2, 2023Feb 3, 2023

Microsoft brings new Spotify and Phone Link widgets to Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced new Spotify and Phone Link widgets for Windows 11. Previously, Microsoft announced its first third-party Windows 11 widget with Meta’s Messenger, a preview version of the app available in the Microsoft Store with support for the widgets,…

iPhoneFeb 2, 2023Feb 3, 2023

Korean court saves Apple from $1.6 million “batterygate” lawsuit

Rida Imran

A South Korean court dismissed a $1.64 million (2 billion won) lawsuit against Apple related to the throttling issue affecting iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 series models. In 2017, the ‘batterygate’ scandal originated when customers noticed that their devices were…

iOSFeb 2, 2023Feb 3, 2023

2 more scam apps fool App Store review team to steal thousands of dollars

Rida Imran

Two more apps involved in pig-butchering or CryptoRom scam were discovered on the App Store by a security firm, Sophos. Presented themselves as legitimate cryptocurrency trading applications to get approved by App Store and Google Play Store review teams, both…

iOSFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Apple stops signing iOS 16.2, impossible to downgrade from iOS 16.3

Rida Imran

Following the public release of the latest iOS 16.3 update, Apple has stopped signing the previous iOS 16.2 version. This means a downgrade from iOS 16.3 is impossible now. For performance improvements and security updates, Apple stops signing the older…

Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

White House calls ‘on Apple and Google to do better’ in reference to their app stores

Asma Hussain

Apple and Google may be forced to have third-party app stores by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The NTIA says that the current business model of both companies “is harmful to consumers and developers.” Apple and Google may be…

Apple TVFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Apple TV+ Original film ‘Tetris’ to be premiered at SXSW from March 10-19

Asma Hussain

In 2020, Apple secured the rights to “Tetris”, a film that examines the unique tale behind the groundbreaking video game. The film is finally ready to be released this year. Ahead of its streaming debut on Apple TV+, Apple will…

Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Samsung developing its own mixed-reality headset, Apple may have serious competition

Asma Hussain

Even though Samsung Gear VR was discontinued in 2020, Samsung is not stopping there. During its Unpacked 2023 event, the company announced that it has partnered with Qualcomm and Google to develop future extended reality products. Specifically, a mixed-reality headset….

Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Netflix lifts download restriction on one Premium tier, increases support for spatial audio

Asma Hussain

Netflix today announced two changes to its service for customers who subscribed to its most expensive Premium tier. The streaming giant is greatly expanding its selection of spatial audio content and lifting one of the restrictions on download devices. Netflix…

Apple WatchFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

Larger 2.1-inch Apple Watch Ultra to be released in 2024

Asma Hussain

A new Apple Watch Ultra with a larger 2.1-inch display will reportedly be released in 2024. This is consistent with the information that Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at the Hong Kong-based investment company Haitong International Securities, revealed last month….

WindowsFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023

Windows 11 begins auto-updating 21H2 users to new 22H2

Ali Hasnain

Users with the original launch version of Windows 11 21H2, will automatically be upgraded to the latest version of Windows 11 22H2. The update is rolling out in waves, starting with PCs that have been running the original version 21H2…