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iPhoneJul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022

New “Backbone One-PlayStation Edition” controller for iPhone delivers console experience on mobile

Backbone CEO, Maneet Khaira has announced a new “Backbone One – PlayStation Edition” mobile controller for iPhone. Specifically designed to match the colors, material, and finish of the PS5 console’s DualSense wireless controller, the new “Backbone One – PlayStation Edition”…

TwitterJul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Twitter testing status updates with a limited group of users

Asma Hussain

Twitter is currently testing a new status feature that allows users to tag posts with statuses from the platform’s predefined list. Though the feature is new for Twitter, it has been around for years on Facebook and if we think…

MacJul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Apple to open new development center for Mac chips in Jerusalem, Israel

Asma Hussain

Apple already operates two research and development sites in Israel. Now, it wants to open its third R&D center in Jerusalem, Israel, to continue working on its in-house chips for Macs. Apple’s teams in Isreal work on the M1 processors…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

SensorKit app lets iPhone users create widgets of available sensors around their smart home

Rida Imran

Created by Davor Naumoski, the SensorKit app is an innovative and smart tool on iOS that enables users to create widgets of their favorite sensors around the house and easily view their information on iPhones’ Home Screen. iOS 14 introduced…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Following the release of iOS 15.6 update, Apple stops signing iOS 15.5 version

Rida Imran

Following the public release of the iOS 15.6 update, Apple has stopped signing iOS 15.5. Owners of compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will not able to downgrade their devices to iOS 15.5 version. As per the tech giant’s usual…

Jul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Senior Lamborghini executive joins Apple Car team to launch an autonomous EV

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that one of Lamborghini’s top car-development managers, Luigi Taraborrelli has joined the Apple Car team. His hiring indicates that the tech giant is making headway with Project Titan. In 2014, Apple launched Project Titan to develop an electric…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

iOS 16 beta 4 restricts edits and changed the time-limit to unsend texts on iMessage

Rida Imran

For the iOS 16 public release in the fall, Apple has seeded the iOS 16 beta 4 to developers and beta testers. The new beta update changes the functionality of the upcoming “unsend” and “edit” features on iMessage. As announced…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 29, 2022

iOS 16 beta 4 adds ‘Live Activities’ API for developers

Rida Imran

Apple recently seeded iOS 16 beta 4 to developers and beta testers. The latest beta update includes the Live Activities API called the “ActivityKit” framework. Announced at the WWDC 2022 event, the upcoming iOS 16 update will feature a completely…

iOS iPhoneJul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022

FilmNoir app allows users to discover new movies and shows on iOS

Rida Imran

If you are a movie buff or enjoy binging new shows, then FilmNoir by Thomas Angistalis is just the app for you. Developed as a movie and TV shows tracker, FilmNoir enables iOS users to not only discover content but…

Jul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022

Apple expands San Diego tech hub with 67-acre campus it acquired for $445 million

Asma Hussain

Apple recently confirmed that it has purchased the seven-building Corporate Center in San Diego for $445 million as part of its previously announced commitment to bring 5,000 jobs to the area by 2026, and 1,200 jobs of those jobs will…