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Apple MusicJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

HomePod software 15 beta 3 brings Apple Music Lossless support to HomePod and HomePod mini

Apple has seeded HomePod software 15 beta 3 update to invited participants of the AppleSeed Program that includes support for Apple Music Lossless audio for HomePod and HomePod mini. After a little confusion, the company confirmed that both speakers will…

iOS iPhoneJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple could leave the UK market if court forces it to pay “commercially unacceptable” fee in patent troll case

Asma Hussain

Apple could leave the UK market if it is forced to pay $7 billion to a patent troll, the company’s lawyer has claimed. The case relates to a company called Optis and its allegations that Apple infringed on its Optis…

Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple released HomePod software 15 beta 3 update, after several reports of bricked speakers

Rida Imran

Apple has released a HomePod software 15 beta update to AppleSeed program participants. Although Apple has officially discontinued the original smart speaker and will sell the new HomePod mini only, the HomePod will still receive software updates. Last week, several…

iPad iPod Touch MacJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple offers sales-tax free shopping spree in select U.S. states from July 16 till August 8

Rida Imran

From July 16 till August 8, Apple is offering customers in Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia to purchase products without sales tax. Cupertino tech giant participates in annual ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ in select states which offer businesses and consumers…

Apple TVJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple TV+ original titles land 15 HCA Awards nominations with ‘Ted Lasso’ in the lead

Rida Imran

Apple TV+ ‘Ted Lasso’, Quest, Servant, and other original shows are nominated for 15 selections for the first Hollywood Critics Association Streaming Television Awards. The award-winning comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ leads the nominations with 8 selections. Ted Lasso has won…

MacJul 12, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple working on a larger Apple Silicon iMac powered by new M2X chip – Report

Asma Hussain

Apple released the first M1 iMac in April. The lineup features a stunning new design, 7 vibrant colors, and a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display. While the 24-inch variant is an adequate size for a large number of users, there are…

MacJul 12, 2021

Mac shipments increased almost 10% year-over-year in Q2 2021

Imran Hussain

As per a new report by IDC, Mac shipments grew almost 10% year-over-year in Q2 2021. While the numbers show a nice increase in global shipments for Apple’s computers, it still puts Mac shipments behind competitors like Lenovo, HP, and…

iPadJul 12, 2021

Redesigned iPad mini 6 with thinner bezels, larger display and more coming this Fall

Rida Imran

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that an alleged redesigned iPad mini 6 will launch in Fall. Apple is expected to expand the iPad Pro like larger display and thinner bezels design language in the smaller tablet. The reports of a new…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 12, 2021

iOS 14.7 beta 5 fixes bug that disabled Wi-Fi on iPhones

Imran Hussain

The recently discovered bug that disabled Wi-Fi on iPhone and iPad when users connected to specific Wi-Fi networks has been fixed in iOS 14.7 beta 5. Apple has not revealed the fix in release notes but the patch has been…

iPhoneJul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021

LiDAR scanner reserved only for new iPhone 13 Pro models – Leaker

Rida Imran

Apple leaker Dylandkt shared that the LiDAR scanner will be iPhone 13 Pro models’ exclusive feature. Like iPhone 12 series, the next-generation smartphone series will reportedly have the same size four models: 5.4-inch mini. 6.1-inch base, 6.1-inch Pro, and 6.7-inch…