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iPhoneAug 26, 2021Aug 27, 2021

An alleged packing sticker confirms the ‘iPhone 13’ name of the upcoming iPhone series

An image of an alleged packing sticker shared on Chinese social media Weibo confirms that Apple is going with ‘iPhone 13’ as the name of the upcoming smartphone series. The picture was spotted and reshared by @DuanRui on Twitter who…

Chrome iOSAug 26, 2021Aug 27, 2021

Google’s payment to Apple in 2021 might be $15 billion to be the default search engine in iOS

by Rida Imran

Based on Apple’s public filings and analysis of Google’s TAC (traffic acquisition costs) payments, Bernstein analyst, Toni Sacconaghi forecasts that Google’s payment to the Cupertino tech giant in FY 2021 will be approximately $15 billion to stay the default search…

Apple TVAug 26, 2021

Apple TV+ “For All Mankind” and “Calls” original shows win Emmy Awards

by Rida Imran

Since its launch in November 2019, Apple TV+ has not been very successful in capturing the video streaming market share, it has owed the awards’ juries with its original shows. Recently, the service added another feature in its cap with…

iOS iPhoneAug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021

Apple is testing a new capability to unlock iPhone 13 while wearing a mask – Leaker

by Rida Imran

Jon Prosser, an Apple-focused leaker with a good track record claims that Apple is testing Face ID hardware which will be able to unlock iPhone 13, even if users have masks on. His sources have shared images of new prototype…

Aug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021

Battery pioneer Akira Yoshino believes Apple could successfully converge auto and IT industries

by Rida Imran

Since last year, news of Apple’s first autonomous passenger vehicle powered by its own breakthrough battery has dominated the industry. The alleged information on ‘Apple Car‘ is so compelling that the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk publically expressed disbelief that…

iPhoneAug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021

New Today at Apple session shows how to take expressive pet portraits on iPhone with photographer Sophie Gamand

by Usman Hussain

Apple shared a new Today at Apple session on its YouTube channel, explaining how to take expressive pet portraits on iPhone. The ten-minute video explains how to use various portrait modes, angles, and concentrates to capture great pet photos. The session…

iPadAug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021

Zoom updated with ‘Raise Hand’, ‘Thumbs Up’ gesture recognition and other new features

by Asma Hussain

Video conferencing app Zoom has been updated with new features including gesture recognition on iPad alongside Focus Mode, chat sidebar enhancements, and more. Gesture recognition adds a new layer of visual interaction to conference calls allowing users to make gestures…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021

iCloud subscribers can create custom domains on iCloud+ beta

by Rida Imran

Apple will be upgrading its iCloud subscription to iCloud+ this fall. Without any extra charge, the cloud service will offer new premium features like Private Relay, Hide My Email, and expanded HomeKit Secure Video support. In addition, the subscribers will…

iOSAug 25, 2021

Apple and Google are saved by the South Korean axe to end their in-app purchase commissions

by Rida Imran

A regulatory bill to curb the dominance of Apple and Google on in-app purchases’ commission is put on hold, for an indefinite time. Yonhap reports that the plenary session for final voting on the bill was “delayed until further notice.”…

MacAug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021

TestFlight beta for macOS is now available for developers to test their Mac apps

by Rida Imran

The beta of TestFlight for macOS is now live for developers to submit beta versions of their Mac apps. Announced at WWDC 21 event, for the first time Apple is offering TestFlight for Mac which will give developers the opportunity…