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iPhoneFeb 19, 2022Feb 19, 2022

iPhone shipments in China reached 7.3 million in January 2022, much higher than average

An analysis of data provided by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology reveals that Apple iPhone shipments in China for the month of January 2022 reached 7.3 million, much higher than the historic average of 4.5 million units…

How tos iOS iPhoneFeb 19, 2022Feb 19, 2022

How to change the default browser on iPhone

Asma Hussain

One of the most anticipated features of iOS 14, a first for Apple, was the ability to change the default browser and email apps to third-party applications on an iPhone for more personalization. With this feature, you can easily choose…

Feb 19, 2022Feb 19, 2022

Apple’s countersuit against Ericsson will be heard a month after Ericsson v. Apple

Asma Hussain

Apple and Ericsson’s patent dispute continues. Recently, a Texas Judge settled on a court date of June 2023 for Ericsson’s patent infringement case against Apple to go to trial. Today, it was revealed that Apple’s countersuit, accusing the Swedish firm…

iPhoneFeb 19, 2022Feb 19, 2022

Apple display partner, BOE cuts shipments of OLED panels for iPhones due to chip crisis

Rida Imran

In 2020, BOE Technology Group Company Limited became Apple’s third display partner to provide OLED panels for iPhone 12 series. Although the BOE provides a much smaller share of OLED panels to Apple in comparison to Samsung and LG, the…

Feb 19, 2022Apr 25, 2022

Some US Apple Store employees are starting to unionize – Report

Asma Hussain

Apple Store employees at multiple retail stores in the United States are preparing to unionize, according to a new report. Apple Store employees have been vocal about unsuitable working conditions amid the ongoing pandemic and inadequate pay. The situation was…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 19, 2022

Apple stops signing iOS 15.3, downgrades no longer possible from iOS 15.3.1

Imran Hussain

Apple has stopped signing iOS 15.3, which means that downgrades to iOS 15.3.1 and older versions of iOS are no longer possible. iOS 15.3 was released in January with a security fix, while iOS 15.3.1 was released last week with…

Apple TVFeb 18, 2022Feb 19, 2022

Apple TV+ teases “The Problem With Jon Stewart” new episodes, ahead of launch on March 3

Rida Imran

New episodes of Apple TV+’s current affairs “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” will premiere weekly starting March 3, 2022. Ahead of the show’s debut, Apple has released its teaser to give a glimpse of witty discussions on very serious new…

Apple TVFeb 18, 2022

Amanda Seyfried to star in Apple TV+ new “The Crowded Room” anthology series

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ upcoming anthology series “The Crowded Room” stars Tom Holland and now Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried has joined the show. An anthology series depicts different genres and stories in each episode or season with a new set of characters. …

AirPodsFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

AirPods might detect users’ movement and position during Apple Fitness+ workouts – Patent

Rida Imran

The U.S Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a new patent for AirPods or wireless headphones. Titled “Wireless Ear Bud System With Pose Detection”, the filing describes a new technology that will enable AirPods or earbuds to detect users’…

MacFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Password cracking tool bypasses T2 chip’s security to hack Macs login passwords

Rida Imran

In 2018, Apple introduced a T2 security chip for Macs which prevents hackers from altering macOS to gain access to users’ computers. However, Passware, a company that sells password cracking tools claims that it has found a T2 Mac security…