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Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

TSMC begins construction of its new computer chip factory in Arizona – Reuters

Apple’s long-term chip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has begun construction of its new computer chip factory in Arizona, U.S. The manufacturer’s chief executive confirmed the groundbreaking of the new $12 billion processor production unit at TSMC’s annual technology…

MacJun 2, 2021

Firefox 89 for Mac gets a new design, full screen fixes, improved color support, and more

by Imran Hussain

Firefox 89 is a major new update that features a brand new design that touches each part of the browser, including its chrome, menus, info bars, and prompts. There are clear and more streamlined alerts and messages that let users…

Jun 2, 2021

Apple’s addition of more Chinese companies in its supply chain in 2020 highlights its importance – Report

by Rida Imran

South China Morning Post reports that in the past three years (from 2017 to 2020) Apple added more companies from China than other countries. Out of 52 new suppliers, 15 were from the Chinese mainland, “with several based in the…

iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 2, 2021Aug 15, 2021

Apple updates Pages, Keynote and Numbers with new editing tools and more

by Rida Imran

Apple updated its editing and presentational apps, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers to version 11.1. The apps are updated with new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. In addition, to support Microsoft Office, Apple offers its own editing apps which allow…

Jun 2, 2021

Intel CEO suggests global chip shortage could last ‘several years’

by Asma Hussain

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger believes that the ongoing global chip shortage could persist for several years. While speaking at a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday, Gelsinger suggested that the rise of working from home…

iOS iPhoneJun 2, 2021

iPhone users reporting significant battery drainage issues following iOS 14.6 update

by Asma Hussain

Following the public release of iOS 14.6 last week, several users are reporting significant battery drainage issues on online forums and multiple social media platforms. Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.6, offers several new enhancements and features, including Apple Card Family…

Apple TV Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

Apple announces 36 Design Award Finalists 2021

by Rida Imran

Ahead of Worldwide Developer Conference 2021, Apple has announced 36 Apple Design Award finalists. The finalists are awarded on their “innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design” in six categories. Amongst the 36 finalists, developers of Alba,…

TwitterJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

Twitter launches ‘Tomorrow’ local weather news service in U.S.

by Rida Imran

In partnership with climate journalist and meteorologist Eric Holthaus, Twitter has announced its local weather news service called ‘Tomorrow’. Starting from June 2, the new service will be available in 16 cities in the United States and the Dominican Republic…

iOSJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021

Three teenage female coders win Apple’s WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge

by Rida Imran

As a preliminary WWDC21 ritual, Apple held its annual Swift Student Challenge. Amongst the 350 Swift Student Challenge winners from 35 different regions and countries, three young girls won the student challenge: Gianna Yan, Abinaya Dinesh, and Damilola Awofisayo. Each…

Jun 1, 2021Jun 2, 2021

CEO of $2 trillion company, Tim Cook earned just $14 million in 2020 – Report

by Rida Imran

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook earned $14 million in 2020. The pay is modest in comparison to other CEOs on the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) index. Mr.Cook took over Apple’s management after the…