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FacebookAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Facebook Messenger finally gains end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Facebook has announced support for end-to-end encrypted video calls and audio calls and updated controls for disappearing messages on the Messenger app. In addition, the social media giant also plans to introduce the new changes on Instagram direct messages in…

MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

MacBook’s upgrade to mini-LED display could increase its shipments by 20% – Ming-Chi Kuo

Asma Hussain

According to the new investors’ note from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the adoption of the new mini-LED display technology for MacBook could result in a 20% growth in the laptop’s shipments for the Cupertino tech giant. Upcoming MacBook models…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

HBO Max to fix and relaunch its buggy app for Apple TV in coming months

Usman Hussain

After various issues were reported by users about the current HBO Max app on Apple TV, an HBO executive has promised that the company will build a new app from the “ground up to match the needs of the current…

AirPods Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Apple’s Fall 2021 event: iPhone 13, iPad 9, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 and more

Asma Hussain

As Apple’s Fall 2021 event inches closer, numerous industry reports and rumors are currently circulating regarding what consumers can expect. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, via his latest Power On newsletter, the Cupertino tech giant will unveil its new flagship…

iPhoneAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

New common charger EU law could force Apple to switch from Lightning to USB-C on iPhone

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, the European Commission is planning on introducing new legislation next month that could force mobile phone vendors to sell their products with a single standard charger. This means that Apple could be forced to remove…

Facebook How tosAug 15, 2021

How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without keeping your phone connected

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has rolled out its multi-device functionality as a beta to all users on Web, Desktop and Portal devices. Users who enroll in the beta can use WhatsApp on up to 4 devices at the same time, however, the account…

MacAug 15, 2021

macOS Monterey beta 5 features new iWork icons

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on improved icons for its iWork productivity suite of apps which includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. The company had revamped almost all icons in macOS Big Sur, and some of them received a lot of criticism because…

Apple TV Games iPad iPhone MacAug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021

The ‘Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls’ gothic fantasy game will debut on Apple Arcade soon

Rida Imran

Apple Arcade has announced that the “Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls” by KONAMI will be arriving on the gaming service soon. Compatible across Apple devices, the game debuted in 2019, as a soft launch in Canada but was pulled out of…

Apple TVAug 15, 2021Jul 22, 2022

Apple TV+ Studio to win the bid for Sue Mengers’ biopic project starring Jennifer Lawrence

Rida Imran

The Deadline reports that Apple TV+ Studio is about to win the Sue Mengers biopic project which will star Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and Paolo Sorrentino. Biding against Netflix, Apple came out victorious to land the coveted package, and now…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 15, 2021

Apple details the protective layers against misuse of CSAM detection and Communication Safety in Messages systems

Rida Imran

Apple has published an additional document that details the security measures it has implemented to prevent the misuse of the new ‘Expanded Protections for Children‘. The Cupertino tech giant introduced three new child safety features to protect young users from…