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Aug 16, 2021Aug 17, 2021

Launch of smart-home standard ‘Matter’ is pushed to 2022 – A venture supported by Apple, Google and others

Apple’s collaborative partner for smart home standard, Connectivity Standard Alliance has pushed the launch of ‘Matter’ by 2022. The CEO of the organization cited the “paradigm shift” in the development of technology, COVID-19 pandemic, a global reach as the reasons…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Apple to pay Optis $300 million in damages for 4G/LTE technology patents infringement

by Rida Imran

In the conclusion of the second patent trial, a U.S jury in Texas has ordered Apple to pay Optis Wireless Technology LLC and several related companies $300 million in damages. The first trial awarded $506 million in damages to the…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Apple announced donation to assist relief and recovery efforts in Haiti’s after a 7.2 earthquake

by Rida Imran

Apple will be donating to assist relief and recovery efforts in Hait. On Saturday, August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Saint-Louis-du-Sud in the southwest part of the country with over 12,00 fatalities and more than 5,700 casualties. The current…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 20, 2021

Apple faces departures from iCloud, Health and AI teams for multiple reasons including remote work policy

by Rida Imran

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that Apple is facing a flux of departing employees from its iCloud, Health, and Artificial Intelligence teams. In his exclusive ‘On Power’ newsletter, Gurman lists that the leads of Health AI research and iCloud infrastructure…

FacebookAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

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

by Asma Hussain

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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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…