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Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

Apple accused of throttling newer iPhones on iOS 14.5 by Organization of Consumers and Users in Spain

iPhoneros reports that Spain’s Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has demanded compensation from Apple for allegedly slowing down iPhones in the iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1, and iOS 14.6 updates. Users of iPhone 12, 11, 8, and XS reported throttling…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to automatically back up your photos using iCloud on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

There are a ton of ways to back up your photos on iPhone. You can transfer them to your computer, external drive or use a third-party service. However, the most seamless option is iCloud as it falls within Apple’s ecosystem….

iPad MacJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

Part of TSMC’s global manufacturing expansion, new factory in Arizona will be operational in 2024

by Rida Imran

Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is engaged in expanding its global manufacturing footprint in the United States, Japan, and China to meet the growing demand of major clients like Apple, Sony, Intel, and others. Detailing the manufacturer’s expansion in Japan…

Games iOS iPad iPhone MacJul 17, 2021

Classic slingshot mayhem ‘Angry Birds’ arrives on Apple Arcade with a remastered version along with 2 more classics

by Usman Hussain

Apple has released three remastered classic games on Apple Arcade: Doodle God Universe, Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City, and Angry Birds Reloaded. Angry Birds is an all-time fan favorite that was introduced to the fans back in 2009 and is…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

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

by Asma Hussain

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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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…

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

by 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…