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iOS iPadJun 8, 2021

Apple finally launches Screen Time API for app developers with iOS 15

With the launch of iOS 15, Apple is finally giving third-party developers access to its Screen Time API. Screen Time means better data access for parental control apps. It also allows a certain level of parental control with app limitations…

iOS iPhoneJun 8, 2021

iOS 15 apps: new features in Wallet, Photos, Weather and Apple Maps

Asma Hussain

Apple today unveiled iOS 15 at WWDC 21. The update will be arriving on iPhones when it is released to the public this fall, with the developer beta coming soon. iOS 15 includes several new features for Wallet, Photos, Weather, and…

Android iOS iPhoneJun 8, 2021Jul 10, 2021

ShazamKit brings Shazam’s audio recognition capabilities to third-party apps, on both iOS and Android

Asma Hussain

In 2017, Apple acquired the music recognition app Shazam for $400 million. Now, it is allowing third-party app developers, for both iOS and Android, to use Shazam’s audio recognition capabilities in the form of ShazamKit to build apps that can…

iOS iPhoneJun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021

Apple introduces major updates to Health app including Health Sharing, Blood Glucose highlights, fall risk notification and more

Usman Hussain

Apple has introduced a ton of new features to its Health app in iOS 15 including fall risk notification, blood glucose highlights, and Health Sharing. The features will allow users to securely give a loved one visibility into their health…

iOSJun 8, 2021Jul 9, 2021

Apple shares Nearby Interaction Accessory Protocol so third-party manufacturers can integrate U1 chip with their accessories

Asma Hussain

As a part of WWDC 21, Apple shared a draft specification of its Nearby Interaction Accessory Protocol, allowing third-party manufacturers to create accessories that can integrate Ultra Wideband-enabled Nearby Interactions in their hardware. Ultra-Wideband is available on iPhone 11, iPhone…

iOSJun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021

Apple announces iCloud+ with major privacy updates including Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay and more

Usman Hussain

During WWDC 21, Apple announced major updates for user privacy protections across its platform. A new service was introduced called iCloud+ which will consist of a VPN-like feature called Privacy Relay that will hide your information as you surf the…

Apple Music iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021

Apple Music Spatial Audio starts rolling out to all users

Usman Hussain

During WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple announced the launch of Apple Music Spatial Audio for all iOS users. The feature was initially announced in May, and now the wait is finally over. The company initially introduced Spatial Audio for AirPods Pro…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPhoneJun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021

WWDC 21 HomeKit announcements: home keys, SharePlay, third-party support for Siri and, new Matter interoperability standard

Asma Hussain

A ton of new features are coming to Apple’s HomeKit platform this fall led by a new industry interoperability standard called Matter. Support for Matter will be built into iOS and it will be a part of the Home app…

MacJun 8, 2021

macOS Monterey announced: new Safari, Universal Control, Live text, Focus, FaceTime improvements, and more

Imran Hussain

Apple has announced macOS Monterey at WWDC 2021 with a brand new version of Safari, major new FaceTime improvements, Universal Control, Live Text, Focus, and various enhancements to Messages, Notes, Apple Maps, and Privacy. The update also features iCloud+ with…

Apple TVJun 8, 2021

tvOS 15 announced with support for Spatial Audio, HomePod speaker support and “Shared with You”

Asma Hussain

Alongside iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and more, Apple has also announced tvOS 15 at WWDC 21. The update features system improvements and new features include Spatial Audio support for AirPods, SharePlay, HomePod speaker support and a new “Shared with You”…