Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Latest Apple research reveals how AirPods can be used to monitor respiratory rate

by Usman Hussain

A new Apple research published this week shows how researchers can estimate respiratory rate using breath audio gathered via wearable microphones like AirPods and AirPods Pro. Respiratory rate is a clinical metric used to assess the overall health and physical…

Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Firefox 91 arrives with updated privacy and security as well as enhanced cookie-clearing option

by Usman Hussain

Mozilla recently announced the public release of Firefox 91. The update features improved privacy and security along with enhanced cookie-clearing options. The new enhanced cookie-clearing feature is designed to help users block tracking not just from a website but also…

AndroidiOSAug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

by Asma Hussain

A new bipartisan antitrust bill that targets Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, and Amy Klobuchar. The bill is aimed at controlling the market power of online app marketplaces….

iPhoneAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Apple supplier Foxconn adopting new camera assembly process for iPhone this year to reduce costs

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple is adopting a new camera assembly process for iPhone. Rather than acquiring camera lenses together and having them pre-assembled, the tech giant will now individually produce each of the camera lenses in an effort…

iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchMacAug 12, 2021Sep 22, 2021

iOS 15 Safari is getting support for WebM audio

by Imran Hussain

Apple has added support for WebM audio codec to Safari in the iOS 15 beta 5. The company has been adding support for open media file formats over the past few years, including support for WebP images, and WebM audio…

iOSiPadiPhoneMacAug 12, 2021Aug 14, 2021

The new CSAM detection feature will not scan user’s private iPhone photo library, says Apple

by Rida Imran

In the face of strong criticism, Apple has published a new FAQ document explaining that the new ‘CSAM detection’ photo scanning feature will not impact users’ private iPhone photo library. Apple’s “Expanded Protections for Children” has been under a lot…

iOSiPhoneAug 12, 2021

iOS 15 will allow AirPods to be added to Find My Network, allowing them to be located via Bluetooth

by Imran Hussain

iOS 15 will allow users to link their AirPods (all models) to the Find My Network and locate them using Bluetooth. Find My Network was introduced just before AirTags were launched and helps users find their devices through Apple’s network…

iOSiPadiPhoneAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

The child safety ‘Messages analysis system’ will not break end-to-end encryption in Messages, says Apple

by Rida Imran

Addressing the concerns related to the new Messages analysis system “Communication Safety in Messages”, Apple assures that it does not break end-to-end encryption in Messages. In Fall, Apple is set to implement a new Messages analysis system. The new system…

iPadAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo partners up with Apple to encourage iPad creativity on TikTok

by Usman Hussain

Famous musician Olivia Rodrigo has partnered with Apple to encourage iPad creativity on TikTok. The Cupertino tech giant has partnered with several other digital illustrators for the same purpose, a series of videos were posted to Apple’s account featuring iPad,…

iOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

Apple could expand new child safety features to third-party apps in the future, possibly in the form of an API

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled new child safety features which give the company power to analyze iMessages for sexually explicit images, scan iCloud Photos to detect CSAM content, and update Siri and Search to warn, intervene and guide children when searching for CSAM related…