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Overcast podcast player for iOS gains home screen widgets, CarPlay features, and more

Overcast podcast player for iOS has received a new update today which brings support for home screen widgets, new CarPlay features, and bug fixes. Overcast gains home screen widgets and new CarPlay features Overcast is one of the most popular…

iPhoneSep 18, 2021Sep 18, 2021

Apple publishes new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro guided tour on YouTube

Imran Hussain

Apple has published a new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro guided tour on YouTube which provides a detailed walkthrough of the new features in the smartphones like colors, cinematic mode, battery improvements, ProMotion display, macro photography, and more. The…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacSep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

iCloud Private Relay will not be available in Russia as per recent changes

Imran Hussain

As iCloud Private Relay works like a VPN, the service is not allowed to operate in all countries and regions. Recently, Russia has been added to this list of countries as users who are on iOS 15 RC have reported…

iPhoneSep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

iPhone 13 Pro Max has twice the battery life of iPhone 12 Pro Max for video streaming

Imran Hussain

Amongst the battery life improvements in the new iPhone 13 models, the biggest change seems to be towards video streaming playback time. All iPhone 13 models have seen video streaming playback time improvements ranging between 3 hours (iPhone 13 mini)…

Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

Apple assures of medical care to employees affected by Texas abortion ban

Rida Imran

In an internal memo, Apple has committed to supporting employees affected by Texas’ new abortion ban. The new law bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and the provision which makes the law more incriminating is that any person in…

Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

Apple removes ‘Smart Voting’ election app on the Russian government’s demand

Rida Imran

Succumbing to pressure from the Russian government, Apple has removed the ‘Smart Voting’ app from the Russian App Store. Developed by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the app was designed to boost candidates with the best chance of succeeding against…

iPhone Product guidesSep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

For the same price, iPhone 13 camera is more advanced than iPhone 12’s: features comparison

Rida Imran

The new iPhone 13 camera is a more advanced smartphone than its predecessor iPhone 12. Retailing for the same $699 starting price, the latest 6.1-inch iPhone is powered by A15 Bionic chip, improvements in hardware and computational photography support new…

iPhoneSep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

iPhone 13 series will continue the 5G supercycle that started with iPhone 12 – Analyst

Rida Imran

Apple has introduced four more smartphones supporting the 5G network with the launch of the iPhone 13 series. Unlike Android users who have a decent range of 5G smartphone models, Apple user’s options were limited but not anymore. Although the…

iPhoneSep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

Early reports show strong iPhone 13 demand in China and U.S.

Rida Imran

The new iPhone 13 series was unveiled on Tuesday, September 14 with an improved camera system, battery, and other features. Early reports from China and U.S show that in the absence of competing smartphone models, the new iPhone series is…

Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021

Shareholders question Apple’s ‘Right to Repair’ policy and its impact on the environment

Rida Imran

Although Apple is gradually expanding its independent repair program, the company is still lobbying against ‘Right to Repair’ legislation on the pretext of protecting users’ privacy and security. However, the company’s shareholders are unconvinced by this argument. Apple might soon…