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Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Class action lawsuit reveals how much Google pays Apple to not develop its own search engine

A new class-action antitrust suit alleges that Apple has an agreement with Google that it will not develop its own search engine as the search engine giant pays to remain the default option in Safari. The suit also alleges the…

iOS iPhoneJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Chipolo Card Spot tracker comes with Find My network support for iOS

Rida Imran

A third-party tracker, Chipolo Card Spot now offers Find My network support for iPhone users to easily locate their physical wallets. Primarily designed for wallets, Chipolo Card Spot is a thin rectangular-shaped tracker which allows users to locate their wallets…

iOS iPad iPhoneJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Apple’s new audiobooks service is expected to launch in 2022

Rida Imran

Users’ preference for audio media consumption has given rise to a thriving podcast industry which is expected to capture a $1 billion market share. Apple, Spotify, and even Facebook have launched their Podcasts service to compete for subscribers. Now, the…

Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

iPhone users will be able to livestream fires and accidents to 911 operators

Rida Imran

9to5Mac reports that the 911 emergency service has adopted the simple technology for iPhone and Android users to live stream a car accident or fire to the operator from the location. This capability will give the emergency responders a more…

Apple MusicJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Check out the songs Apple-owned Shazam thinks will be big in 2022

Asma Hussain

The Apple-owned music discovery and identification platform Shazam has shared a new Apple Music playlist that features songs that it thinks will be big in 2022. The playlist highlights 50 songs with five artists Apple believes people should be keeping…

Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Apple’s AR/VR headset to feature three screens instead of two

Asma Hussain

Apple’s AR/VR headset, which has been in the works for several years, could be in customers’ hands as soon as this year. And according to a research report shared by display analyst Ross Young, the device will feature three displays,…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJan 5, 2022

Tweetbot for iOS gets new widgets, themes, icon and profile design

Imran Hussain

Tweetbot has received a new update with new followers widgets, themes, profile design, and app icon. The new update, version 6.8, is available as a free upgrade for existing subscribers. Tweetbot 6.8: new widgets, themes, and profile pages The biggest…

Apple TVJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022

Brad Pitt to star in Apple TV+ original film based on Formula 1 racing – Report

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple is said to be finalizing a deal for Apple TV+ to acquire a film starring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula 1 driver who provides guidance to a younger racer. It is unclear if…

Apple Music iOS iPad iPhone MacJan 4, 2022

Apple’s Services business is worth $1.5 trillion says analyst

Rida Imran

Apple kicked off 2022 by becoming the first company to achieve $3 trillion market value. Its strong hardware upgrade cycle in 2021 is not the only contributor to hit that mark, the company’s Services business has grown drastically over the…

iOS iPhoneJan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022

Another woman finds an unknown AirTag hidden in her car – a stalking epidemic

Rida Imran

A 24-year-old Los Angeles resident, Ashley Estrada found an unknown AirTag hidden under the rear number plate of her car. A safety alert, “AirTag Detected Near You” on her iPhone, notified Ms. Estrada of the tracker was first spotted four…