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May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

Apple tried hard to get Netflix to continue using in-app purchases, reveals court trial

Apple vs Epic Games trial has revealed that Apple put in a lot of effort to try and convince Netflix to not remove in-app purchases from its iOS app back in 2018. As we all know, Apple did not succeed…

Product guidesMay 7, 2021May 14, 2021

Surface Laptop 4 vs M1 MacBook Air – features and price comparison

by Asma Hussain

Microsoft recently launched its Surface Laptop 4 range. The new Surface Laptop 4 comes in two 13.5-inch and 15-inch variants, with each model offering consumers the choice of Intel or AMD processors. The thin notebook features a touchscreen, incredible battery…

FacebookMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Facebook a ‘surveilling stranger’ would be banned, if it was transparent about user data – Report

by Rida Imran

A private messaging app, Signal has highlighted how Facebook-owned platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp show very personalized ads by gaining access to their private information. Stating that the business model of companies like Facebook “aren’t building technology for you,…

May 6, 2021

Apple awards $410 million to II-VI to support 700 manufacturing jobs across the US

by Imran Hussain

Apple announced that it has awarded $410 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to II-VI, a manufacturer of optical technology used for Face ID and LiDAR, which should help in creating more than 700 manufacturing jobs in the United States….

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Rocket League will feature cross platform “next-generation client” for mobile, console, and PC

by Usman Hussain

Epic is currently engaged in a legal battle with Apple over its App Store policies. As Epic was beginning to launch its first defense, a presentation was revealed to the public that revealed Psyonix’s plans for Rocket League. Epic Games…

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Snapchat has finally released Dark Mode on iOS

by Rida Imran

In 2019, Apple introduced built-in support for Dark Mode on iPhone in the iOS 13 update. Now popular social media app, Snapchat has released Dark Mode on iOS. Dark Mode turns a smartphone’s changes the white background of the screen…

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Tile CEO believes Apple needs to play fair with AirTag but welcomes competition

by Usman Hussain

Recently Apple launched its long-rumored Bluetooth tracking device, AirTag. Following the announcement, Tile CEO CJ Prober has expressed his concerns about Apple entering this market and added that Apple holds a certain advantage over Tile because of the Find My…

iOS iPhoneMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Apple’s internal emails reveal discussions before launching ads on App Store

by Rida Imran

Apple’s internal emails submitted as evidence for Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit bring forth the discussions company’s executives had before introducing ads on App Store Search. In 2016, Apple launched App Store Search Ads and has recently introduced a new…

iPhoneMay 6, 2021

iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit hands on video reveals smaller notch

by Imran Hussain

A new video posted by Unbox Therapy shows off an iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit created using the CAD files. The dummy unit shows a small notch, which has been previously rumored by various sources, as well as larger…

iOS iPhoneMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Apple introduces new ‘Search tab campaigns’ on the App Store to expand ad business for developers

by Rida Imran

Apple has introduced two new ad slots on the App Store for developers to advertise their apps in new ad placements called the ‘Search tab campaigns’. In the Search tab, there are two new sections added, Discover and Suggested to…