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FacebookMar 31, 2022Jul 12, 2022

WhatsApp updates the ‘Voice Message’ player with new interface, out of chat playback, more

WhatsApp has introduced several new features to the ‘Voice Message’ recorder like new out-of-chat playback, pause/resume recording, waveform visualization, and more. The new features will be rolling out to everyone in the coming weeks. WhatsApp says that 7 billion voice…

iOS iPad iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

App Store now lets developers of all reader apps add links to their websites

by Rida Imran

After announcing the App Store update in 2021, Apple has finally released the guideline for all developers of reader apps to add links to external websites for users to create and manage an account, a major change in the App…

iOS iPad iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Apple removes the separate binary requirement and introduces other changes for Dutch dating apps

by Rida Imran

To fulfill the requirements of the Netherlands’ Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) order, Apple has introduced new changes for the Dutch dating apps’ developers. Most importantly, the company does not require the developers to submit two a separate binary…

iOS iPad iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

YouTube TV now supports Picture-in-Picture feature on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

by Rida Imran

YouTube TV has announced that support for Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature is finally available on iPhone and iPad models running on iOS 15 or later and iPadOS 15 or later versions. The new feature will allow users to enjoy YouTube TV…

Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Apple working on its own payment processing service for future financial products – Bloomberg

by Rida Imran

To gradually reduce its reliance on outside partners, Apple is reportedly working on its own payment processing service for future financial products. The multiyear plan, internally called the “Breakout”, is designed to bring a “wide range” of financial tasks in-house…

Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

With investors’ regained confidence, AAPL value rose for an 11th consecutive day in New York

by Rida Imran

Apple has seen the longest-winning streak since 2003 with AAPL price rising for an 11th consecutive day in New York. Bloomberg reports that the rise of AAPL to $3 is accredited to the returned confidence of investors in the largest…

iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

Tech analyst retracts claim that iPhone 15 will feature under-display Touch ID sensor

by Rida Imran

It has been speculated for some time that Apple might re-introduce the fingerprint scanning feature with a new Touch ID sensor under the display in upcoming iPhone models as early as 2022. Previously, renowned tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF…

iPhoneMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022

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

by Asma Hussain

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

by 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

by 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…