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iPadSep 28, 2022Sep 28, 2022

iPad Pro changes the way archaeologists preserve the ancient history of Pompeii

A new article by Apple details that amongst the tools used by archaeologists to dig the ancient site at Pompeii is the iPad Pro, used for recording data and preserving it for future reconstructions. For Tulane University professor Dr. Allison…

Android iOSSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Samsung copies iOS 16’s Lock Screen customization features

Rida Imran

Samsung’s latest OneUI 5 beta update includes iOS 16-like Lock Screen customization features. OneUI 5 is the upcoming software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and it is based on Android 13. Apple introduced personalization options to iPhone users on iOS…

Sep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook says a diverse workforce with women at the table is essential for technology

Rida Imran

After the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple CEO Tim Cook is on his first visit to England. After launching the founders’ development program for female founders and app creators in the UK, Cook toured Apple’s all-news campus in London’s…

iOS MacSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

iOS 16 bug breaks Cinematic mode support for iMovie and Final Cut Pro

Rida Imran

iMovie supports Cinematic mode on iPhone 13 and later models. Several users have reported that an iOS 16 bug broke the Cinematic mode support for iMovie. The same issue is also experienced on Final Cut Pro after updating to the…

iOS iPhoneSep 27, 2022Sep 28, 2022

Apple shares guidelines for Live Activities for iPhones with and without Dynamic Island on iOS 16

Rida Imran

Recently, Apple seeded iOS 16.1 beta with Live Activities API which also included support for iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island. Now the company shared Live Activities guidelines with developers for the feature’s behavior on iPhones with and without Dynamic Island….

iPhoneSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island improves custom app icons experience

Rida Imran

The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island is one of the most popular features of the latest Pro lineup because it offers a completely new way to interact with the iPhone. Developer Parker Ortolani has found another selling point of the…

Apple TVSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

Apple TV+ and Oprah partnership switches to project-by-project basis as the multi-year deal expires

Rida Imran

Apple TV+’s partnership with renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey is going through a change. Puck reports that behind the scenes, the tech giant has decided not to renew Winfrey’s multi-year deal. The two parties will work on a “project-by-project…

Apple WatchSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

Apple Watch Ultra opens from front and back but its no easy DYI repair – iFixit

Rida Imran

Designed for adventure, exploration, and endurance, the $800 Apple Watch Ultra has a 49mm titanium casing and flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection for durability. However, the watch can get scratches or a cracked screen during usage and…

Sep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

Ad fraud apps on App Store and Play Store downloaded 13 million times discover security researchers

Rida Imran

Scam apps find one or the other to fool the App Store Review team and rob users of hundreds and thousands of dollars. The problem is even worse on Google Play Store. New research by HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence team…

iOS iPhoneSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022

iOS 16.1 displays live sports scores on iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island

Asma Hussain

iOS 16.1 is still in beta testing and it includes Live Activities. On the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Live Activities are integrated with the Dynamic Island, allowing users to see live sports scores from the top…