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iPhoneJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

iPhone 12 sales are still strong in U.S., in spite of new iPhone 13 launch in Fall

In its new note to investors, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee writes that a new survey conducted by Wave7 Research has revealed that iPhone 12 sales are still strong in the United States even with news of the iPhone 13…

MacJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Apple’s new ‘Behind the Mac’ ad shows Justin Bieber and other Canadian artists making an impact on a Mac

by Rida Imran

Apple has posted a new ‘Behind the Mac’ video showcasing popular and upcoming Canadian artists using MacBooks in their creative musical journeys. In 2018, the company’s started the ‘Behind the Mac’ ad campaign for its Mac lineup to highlight the…

iOS SnapchatJul 13, 2021Jul 14, 2021

WhatsApp for iOS is getting a Snapchat-like feature called ‘View Once’

by Usman Hussain

The Facebook-owned popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, has been testing some new features for its iOS app for a while now. Recently, it was revealed that the company is beta testing a Snapchat-like feature called ‘View Once’. The new feature allows…

iOS iPadJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

Court dismisses Blix’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple, again, with no option to refile

by Rida Imran

An antitrust lawsuit filed by Blix, developer of the BlueMail app, against Apple is thrown out by the judge for a second time. BlueMail is a free iPhone and iPad app that allows users to manage multiple email accounts in…

Apple MusicJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

New ‘This Week on Apple Music’ roundup feature brings 5 weekly biggest happenings on the service

by Rida Imran

New ‘This Week on Apple Music’ has debuted on Apple’s music streaming service. The new feature will summarize the five biggest happenings on Apple Music, weekly like new albums, songs, artists, and more. This is an opportunity for subscribers to…

Apple MusicJul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021

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

by Rida Imran

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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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…