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MacJun 6, 2021

Apple fixes M1 Mac SSD wear issue with macOS Big Sur 11.4

Apple seems to have fixed the highly reported issue with SSD wear and tear in M1 Macs with the release of macOS Big Sur 11.4. Many user had been sharing reports that the number of reads and writes on M1…

Apple Watch iOS iPhoneJun 6, 2021

App Store code reveals new ‘Mind’ app for iOS 15 and Tips and Contacts apps for watchOS 8

Imran Hussain

As per new details from App Store’s code, Apple seems to be working on a new ‘Mind’ app for iOS 15, and new Tips and Contacts apps for watchOS 8. These new updates have been found by developer Khaos Tian…

TwitterJun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021

Twitter has officially announced its new ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription offering in Australia and Canada

Rida Imran

The micro-blogging platform’s first-ever subscription offering ‘Twitter Blue’ is officially announced in Australia and Canada. The new subscription tier brings exclusive features and perks to enhance users’ experience on the platform. The social media company clarifies that “a free Twitter…

Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021

Over 2500 Apple employees plea for more inclusive remote work policy in letter to Tim Cook

Rida Imran

The Verge reports that Apple is facing pushback on its return to office schedule. More than 2500 employees have signed a letter to CEO Tim Cook and senior executives that they are not willing to return to offices in September…

Jun 5, 2021

iPadOS 15 will feature revamped home screen, improved multitasking and redesigned notification banners

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on major new software updates for iPhone and iPad in the form of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 respectively. These updates will feature new privacy protections, redesigned notifications, new messaging features, and improvements for iPad which should…

Jun 5, 2021Jul 25, 2021

Apple is partnering with Google, Mozilla and Microsoft to develop universal browser extensions

Rida Imran

CNET reports that Apple has come to an agreement with Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft to build universal browser extensions by reducing differences among web browsers. The discussion took place at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that the tech giants…

Jun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021

TikTok new privacy update allows collection of faceprint and voiceprints in the U.S

Rida Imran

As of June 2, the popular video app, TikTok has updated its privacy policy. And for TikTok users in the United States, the social media platform has allowed itself to automatically collect their biometric “identifiers and information” which means faceprints…

iOS iPhoneJun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021

Apple announces new AirTag privacy features to prevent unwanted tracking

Rida Imran

Apple is addressing AirTag related tracking concerns by introducing new privacy features like sound alerts, an app for Android users, and more. The smallest electronic tracker in the market, AirTag was launched in April. Like AirPods and Apple’s other Bluetooth…

Jun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021

Unreleased Beats Studio Buds appear in Roddy Ricch’s new song ‘Late at night’

Rida Imran

Popular American rapper and songwriter Roddy Ricch premiered his new song ‘Late at night’ and interestingly the unreleased Beats Studio Buds make an appearance in the video. In the new music video, Ricch is seen using Beats Studio Buds in…

Jun 5, 2021

Jony Ive recruited ‘at least four’ senior members of Apple’s design team for LoveFrom – Report

Asma Hussain

According to a new report, ex-Apple design workforce chief Jony Ive recruited ‘at the least 4’ senior workers of Apple’s design team for his personal agency LoveFrom. The senior worker includes Wan Is, a 16-year Apple veteran; Chris Wilson, a…