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How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to use Background Sounds in iOS 15 to focus, stay calm or rest

One of the new accessibility features available on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is Background Sounds. The feature can play balanced, bright, or dark noise, ocean, rain, and stream sounds continuously in the background to conceal unwanted external noises and…

AirPodsJul 17, 2021

Fake AirPods could be causing Apple to lose $3.2B in yearly revenue – Report

Asma Hussain

According to data revealed by the United States Customs and Border Protection on seizures in the past nine months, fake AirPods cost the Cupertino tech giant around $3.2 billion per annum. Around 360,000 counterfeit wireless headphones, including AirPods Pro, have…

Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

Apple’s partner TSMC advocates for free-trade system to maintain chip supply chain

Rida Imran

Apple’s long-term chip partner Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) believes that efforts by governments around the world to shift chip production to on-shore sites will create detrimental supply chain disruptions. The prevailing global chip shortage is affecting many industries like…

Apple WatchJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

Apple health exec Kevin Lynch has been tapped to work on Apple Car – Report

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple’s health and Apple Watch exec Kevin Lynch has been tapped to work on Apple Car. Despite his involvement in Project Titan, Lynch will continue to work on the development of Apple Watch. The executive…

Jul 16, 2021

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as the second biggest smartphone maker in the world

Imran Hussain

Xiaomi has overtaken Apple as the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world in terms of market share. The Android smartphone manufacturer saw an 83% growth in worldwide market share to reach 17% and beat Apple which saw just 1% growth…

Facebook InstagramJul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021

Facebook invests $1 billion in new bonus programs for creators to earn on Instagram and Facebook

Rida Imran

Facebook has announced a $1 billion investment in new programs that will provide opportunities to creators to earn on Facebook and Instagram. By the end of 2022, the invested amount will be spent to reward creators on both platforms via…

Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021

Apple employees with medical conditions are concerned about company’s remote-work policy

Rida Imran

Apple’s relationship with employees is getting contentious over the company’s remote work policy. As the company has planned to return to offices in September, following a remote work hybrid model, some employees fear that decision might make them unemployed. Apple…

AirPods iPad MacJul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021

Apple expands ‘Back to School’ 2021 education discounts to students in Europe, Middle East, and Asia

Rida Imran

Apple’s annual ‘Back to School’ 2021 promotion for students is now available in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Students preparing to go to schools and colleges in UK, Germany, Italy, UAE, China, Singapore, and other countries can now purchase different…

Apple TVJul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021

Apple TV+ signs multi-year deal with Hyperobject Industries, owned by Oscar-winning director Adam McKay

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ Studios has signed another multi-year ‘deal with Hyberobject Industries for ‘first-look at scripted feature films. The production house is owned by renowned Adam McKay, an Oscar-winning writer, director and, producer. Deadline reports that in the agreement, McKay has…

Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021

iOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta 3 allow users to update devices with just 500MB free storage

Imran Hussain

With the newest iOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta 3, Apple has shipped a minor but extremely useful change that allows users to update their devices even when they have low storage available. As per the release notes for these…