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iOS iPhoneMay 27, 2021

Scam app on the App Store forces user to give 5-star ratings before using it

Another scam is discovered on the App Store by developer Kosta Eleftheriou. Misusing App Store’s 5-star rating feature, Eleftheriou found that the UPNP Xtreme app forced him to give it a 5-star rating to use it. Eleftheriou is the developer…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMay 27, 2021

Shortcuts with elaborate actions reportedly run 2x faster with iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6

Asma Hussain

Apple continues to add new features and improve performance to iPhone and iPad through software updates. The latest update, iOS 14.6, offers several new enhancements and features, including Apple Card Family Sharing support, Podcasts subscriptions, email address instead of phone for…

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

24-inch M1 iMac teardown shows color matched ports, poor repairability score and more

Rida Imran

The Cupertino tech giant introduced its custom Apple Silicon in another Mac model recently, the new 24-inch M1 iMac. And to give us an insight into its components, their layout, and more, teardown expert iFixit took the M1 iMac apart….

iPhoneMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

TSMC has begun production of A15 chip for new iPhone 13 series – Report

Rida Imran

A Taiwanese publisher, DigiTimes reports that Apple’s manufacturing partner TSMC has begun production of the A15 Bionic chip for the next-generation iPhone 13 series. The claims corroborate the publisher’s previous report which stated that the new A15 processor will go…

iPhoneMay 26, 2021

Apple will become the largest purchaser of AMOLED displays in 2021, surpassing Samsung

Usman Hussain

Apple is set to surpass Samsung to become the largest purchaser of AMOLED display for smartphones, following the launch of iPhone 13 later this year. According to a new report, the release will push the adoption of flexible AMOLED displays…

MacMay 26, 2021

M1X Mac mini in the works, and MacBook Pro to be announced at WWDC; claims Jon Prosser

Usman Hussain

We have heard rumors that in terms of design the new MacBook Pro will feature flat design language with curved display edges and thin bezels. Also, that the device would launch in the coming months ahead. However, Jon Prosser claims…

iPhone Mac OfficeMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Microsoft Teams will soon feature third-party apps on iOS and Mac

Rida Imran

In an interview with The Verge, Microsoft confirmed that its workplace chat platform ‘Teams’ will soon feature new collaborative apps to be used during meetings by third-party developers. Integrated with Office 365, Microsoft Teams was launched in 2016 as a…

iOS iPhoneMay 26, 2021May 28, 2021

Here are all the new features in upcoming iOS 15 update expected at WWDC21

Rida Imran

Apple has confirmed that WWDC21 will commence on June 7 from Apple Park. This year’s developers conference will be software-centered. Therefore, ahead of the WWDC21 virtual event rumor mills speculated that the upcoming iOS 15 update will feature a redesigned…

MacMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Dark Noise app is now available on Mac: Play ambient noises to relax

Rida Imran

The popular ambient sounds app, Dark Noise has released support for Mac. Dark Noise app on Mac offers all the features that are available on the app’s iPhone and iPad versions. Along with iPhone and iPad, now Mac users can…

MacMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

macOS Big Sur 11.4 fixes security flaw that could allow malware to secretly take screenshots

Rida Imran

Forbes reports that malicious malware allows hackers to secretly take screenshots. It is also reported that the security vulnerability can also be used to record users and access their data on the system. So, Mac users should immediately update their…