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iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

TSMC says smartphone demand slowing down, analysts argue iPhone market remains unaffected

According to a new report citing the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), demand for smartphones and PCs is slowing down. Consumer demand is starting to slow due to geopolitical uncertainties and COVID-related lockdowns in China. However, Bank of…

iOS iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Apple Head of Software explains the reasons for delaying an iOS version’s auto-update

Rida Imran

Apple users can update their devices to the latest OS version in two ways, either manually via Settings or enable the auto-update feature on the device which allows the device to download and install the latest OS version automatically whenever…

iOS iPhoneMar 30, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Dutch foundation files a $5.5 billion class-action lawsuit against Apple App Store’s 30% commission

Rida Imran

A Dutch foundation, Consumer Competition Claims Foundation, has filed a multibillion-euro class-action lawsuit against Apple for charging a 30% commission on App Store for all in-app purchases. Bloomberg reports that the foundation’s legal handle, international law firm Scott + Scott…

Apple TVMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple TV+ releases trailer for new “Shining Girls” metaphysical series, premiering on April 29, 2022

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ new metaphysical thriller series “Shining Girls” is scheduled to premiere on Friday, April 29, 2022, and ahead of its release, the streaming service has introduced its gripping trailer which showcases the perplexed life of a serial killer’s survivor,…

Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple Q2, 2022 earnings results will be published on April 28

Rida Imran

Apple will publish the earnings report for the second quarter of 2022 on April 28, 2022, which will be followed by a conference on the same day. The Q2 earnings report will cover sales projections for December 2021 till March…

Apple TVMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple TV+ acquires new “Dark Matter” sci-fi series, an adaptation of Blake Crouch’s best selling novel

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ has announced the acquisition of a new science fiction series “Dark Matter” which is an adaptation of acclaimed author Blake Crouch’s best-selling novel by the same name. Crouch will serve as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner of…

iOS iPhoneMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple will not repair iPhones that are reported as missing in GSMA Device Registry

Rida Imran

In an internal memo, Apple states that its repair technicians at retail stores and Authorized Service Providers will now be notified if an iPhone brought in repair had been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry. GSMA is a…

Apple WatchMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

watchOS 8.5 slows down Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging, especially with Belkin chargers

Rida Imran

Apple seeded watchOS 8.5 to everyone on March 15 and soon after, owners of Apple Watch Series 7 reported that their smartwatch running on watchOS 8.5 no longer support fast charging with Belkin’s chargers. Apple Watch Series 7 comes in…

Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple sues contractor to end the lease of its flagship store at “The One” in Toronto, Canada

Rida Imran

In February, it was reported that Apple was seeking to end its lease agreement with Mizrahi Developments for the construction of state-of-the-art flagship retails in Sam Mizrahi’s new retail and condo project “The One” in downtown Toronto, Canada. When the…

Apple TVMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Apple TV+ preference for quality over quantity has made it a “critical darling” – WSJ

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ original movie “CODA” won an Oscar for Best Picture at 94th Annual Academy Award and became the first streaming service to ever earn such an honor. The Wall Street Journal believes Apple’s “boutique-store approach” has paid off and…