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GmailNov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022

Google adds new package tracking feature to Gmail, just in time for the holidays

Google is adding new package tracking features to Gmail on mobile, making it easy for users to stay on top of their holiday packages and shipments. With the forthcoming holiday season in mind, Google hopes that the new feature will…

WhatsAppNov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022

WhatsApp rolls out Communities globally, adds support for 32-person video calls to platform

Asma Hussain

The latest update for Meta-owned WhatsApp adds several new features for group chats from today including in-chat polls, support for 32-person video calls, and more. The company is also globally rolling out Communities with the latest update. Meta-owned WhatsApp gains…

Apple TVNov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022

Apple TV app moves up “Featured” row above “Up Next” row on iOS 16.2 beta and other updates

Rida Imran

Apple TV app has introduced changes in its layout design to push featured content to viewers on the beta of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 updates. In the new beta updates, the Apple TV app…

Apple MusicNov 3, 2022

Apple Music pays 3x in royalties to artists than Spotify

Rida Imran

An independent music producer L.Dre posted a video on YouTube to show the difference between the royalties he receives from Apple Music and Spotify for his music. With almost the same number of streams, Apple Music pays 3x more than…

Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Apple hires game developers behind Playdeo studio to work on its mixed reality headset – Report

Rida Imran

It has been long rumored that Apple is developing a mixed-reality headset that will feature Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) tech for an immersive gaming and viewing experience. MobileGamer reports that the tech giant has hired game developers…

Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Ahead of National STEAM Day, Apple shares 7 inspiring tips from creators for future coders

Rida Imran

In celebration of the upcoming National STEAM Day on November 8, Apple has shared seven helpful and inspiring tips from app creators to ignite a “spark” in coders to learn a new language and deliver innovative solutions through tech. STEAM…

MacNov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Only Apple saw growth in MacBook sales in September quarter 2022, best quarter ever – Report

Rida Imran

In Q3, 2022, Strategy Analytics reports that the global notebook PC market was adversely impacted by macroeconomic, political, and post-COVID trends. All vendors suffered a significant decline in sales except for Apple. Thanks to the ease of supply constraints and…

Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Apple unionized store in Maryland files compliant with NLRB over withheld benefits

Rida Imran

Apple’s first unionized location in Maryland has filed a new complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over the company’s withholding benefits through the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the labor group representing the store. Recently, the…

iPhoneNov 3, 2022Dec 21, 2022

iPhone 15 series to feature 5G modem chips by Qualcomm reconfirms report

Rida Imran

The next generation iPhone 15 series coming out in 2023 will feature 5G modems by Qualcomm reconfirms tech analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. Previously, it was reported that Apple was working on its custom 5G modem which would debut in…

Apple TVNov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Apple TV 4K to gain ‘Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate’ support in future update

Rida Imran

The new Apple TV 4K set-top box is going to add support for Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS VRR) in a future tvOS update. Reviews of the 2022 Apple TV 4K reveal that Apple will update the device…