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Apple TVNov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021

Apple TV+ sci-fi movie ‘Finch’ starring Tom Hanks is out today

Tom Hank’s second motion picture on Apple TV+, Finch, premiered today on the streaming service. The sci-fi movie was acquired in May 2021 after a competitive auction. It is directed by Miguel Sapochnik, written by Craig Luck and Ivor Powel,…

MacNov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021

Apple fixes boot issue with Intel Macs not turning on after installing macOS Monterey

Rida Imran

Apple has confirmed a fix for bricked Intel-based Macs after the devices were updated to macOS Monterey. Previously, some owners of Intel-based MacBook Pro and iMac models complained that they could not turn on their Macs after installing macOS Monterey….

Nov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021

Apple says the outlandish $1.3 billion fine is French regulators’ attempt to crack down on GAFA

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple has filed an appeal against the record-breaking $1.3 billion fine by French antitrust regulators. The tech giant accuses that regulators bend rules for political objectives to crack down on four American tech giants: Google, Apple, Facebook,…

Apple TV iPad iPhone MacNov 5, 2021

Apple Arcade debuts new ‘TRANSFORMERS Tactical Arena’ game across devices

Rida Imran

Apple Arcade adds a new “TRANSFORMERS Tactical Arena” to its expanding games library. Available across Apple devices, the new battle game allows players to build a team of their favorite Transformers to engage in battles with players from around the…

Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021

Apple to drop mask requirement for customers at retail stores in the U.S. – Report

Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple will drop the mask mandate for customers at more than 100 retail stores in the United States. Starting this Friday, customers in states like California, New York, and Connecticut will not be required to wear a…

iOS iPad iPhone MacNov 5, 2021

The launch of Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS and Mac is delayed till 2022

Rida Imran

The launch of the new Pokémon TCG Live app has been postponed to 2022. The app was scheduled for a soft launch in Canada on iOS and Android devices and a global open beta for PC and Mac this year….

iOS iPhoneNov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021

WhatsApp updates ‘view status’ feature for Business accounts on iOS

Rida Imran

The latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS is rolled out with a new feature that allows users to view status updates of Business accounts directly from Business Info. This feature was first introduced on the Android version of the…

iOS iPhoneNov 5, 2021Nov 8, 2021

Right to Repair activists call for legislation against Apple’s “predatory and monopolistic behavior”

Rida Imran

Although expanding its independent repair program, Apple keeps on introducing new hurdles for independent repair providers. Right to Repair activists warn against Apple’s latest speed bump introduced in the iPhone 13 series which makes DYI or third-party repair of iPhone…

AndroidNov 5, 2021

U.S. federal agencies ordered to patch Apple exploits by Nov. 17, 2021

Rida Imran

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered U.S federal agencies to patch security vulnerabilities on products from Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Cisco, and many other companies by November 17, 2021. The agency has published a list of…

iPhoneNov 5, 2021

Modified iPhone X with USB-C port is listed on eBay with bids exceeding $99k

Asma Hussain

A modded iPhone X with USB-C, created by robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel, is currently on sale on eBay, with bids up past $99,900. Last month, Pillonel was able to successfully equip an iPhone X with a functional USB-C charging…