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Jan 22, 2022Jan 23, 2022

Apple Fitness+ new “Time to Run” offers an immersive running experience, unlike any other

On January 10, Apple Fitness+ introduced a new workout genre “Time to Run”. Like the “Time to Walk” audio experience, the new workout is designed for runners that offer 30-minutes episodes from renowned coaches sharing tips to enhance users running…

iOSJan 22, 2022

Apple introduces new “custom offer codes” for developers to boost subscriptions

by Rida Imran

Apple has added a new “custom offer codes” feature for developers to increase their subscriptions. In 2020, the tech giant introduced special discount codes as a way for developers to boost in-app subscriptions. However, the discount codes were randomly generated,…

Jan 22, 2022Jan 23, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed antitrust bill with Ted Cruz over a 40 minute phone call

by Asma Hussain

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted to advance major antitrust legislation in the United States and Apple CEO Tim Cook is personally lobbying against it. The committee recently deliberated on the “American Innovation and Choice Online Act” which is…

iPhoneJan 22, 2022Jan 22, 2022

Apple countersuing Ericsson, seeking an import ban on some of its products

by Asma Hussain

Just days after Ericsson filed two lawsuits against Apple covering a total of 12 separate patents pertaining to the use of its 2G, 3G, and 4G technology in iPhones, Apple has filed an ITC complaint against the Swedish firm alleging…

Apple WatchJan 22, 2022

watchOS 8.4 RC adds fix for Apple Watch charging bug

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s watchOS 8.4 release candidate that was seeded to developers and beta testers recently adds a fix for a bug that could cause some third-party Apple Watch chargers to not charge the device properly. Today’s update is available for Apple…

iPhoneJan 22, 2022Jan 23, 2022

Apple to no longer ship EarPods with iPhones in France, starting January 24

by Asma Hussain

Apple will no longer ship its iPhone models with EarPods in France, starting on January 24. Previously Apple was required to ship EarPods with its iPhones under the French radiation law which states smartphone manufacturers are liable to provide wire…

iPhoneJan 21, 2022Jan 23, 2022

2023 iPhone 15 Pro models will feature periscope lens with 5x optical zoom

by Rida Imran

Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 14 series expected in September this year, rumor mills are sharing details of the iPhone 15 series, already. Set to launch in 2023, analyst Jeff Pu claims that iPhone 15 Pro models will…

iOS iPad iPhoneJan 21, 2022Jan 26, 2022

Apple patches iOS 15 security flaw which leaked user’s private information

by Rida Imran

As of January 19, 2022, Apple has patched a number of security vulnerabilities in iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 which jeopardized users’ private information and safety. The patches prevent attacks from malicious apps, images, FaceID authentication methods, and more for…

Jan 21, 2022Jan 21, 2022

Kristin Huguet Quayle is appointed as Apple’s new VP of worldwide communication

by Rida Imran

Apple CEO Tim Cook has appointed Kristin Huguet Quayle as the company’s vice president in charge of worldwide communications. The position had gotten vacant after the departure of former VP of global communication, Stella Low only after eight months of…

Apple MusicJan 21, 2022Jan 21, 2022

Apple Music is the second most popular music streaming service, worldwide

by Rida Imran

The new music subscriber market shares report by MIDiA reveals that Apple Music is the second most popular music streaming service, worldwide. With a 15% market share, Apple Music is in the second spot behind Spotify which accounts for 31%…