iOSiPhoneApr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021

Apple and Spotify lock horns to earn the most share of $1 billion podcast market

by Rida Imran

The Wall Street Journal reports that the podcast industry is expected to generate $1 billion in ad revenue, and Apple and Spotify are competing to capitalize on the growth market. The audio entertainment industry was already on a rise before…

AndroidiOSSnapchatApr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021

For the first time, Snapchat had more daily active users on Android than iOS in Q1 2021

by Rida Imran

In its first quarter of 2021, Snapchat reports that it had more daily active users (DUAs) on its Android version than the iOS app. Although the social media app saw 22% Year-on-Year growth in engagement on both iOS and Android…

MacOfficeApr 23, 2021Apr 24, 2021

Microsoft releases preview version of Office 2021 for Mac

by Imran Hussain

Microsoft has released a preview version of Office 2021 for Mac. This version of Office for Mac is non subscription based, unlike Office 365, which requires monthly or annual payments. However, despite the benefit of a one-time payment, Office 2021…

iOSiPadiPhoneiPodMacApr 23, 2021Jul 3, 2026

AirDrop security flaw shares personal data when sharing menu is opened on iOS or macOS

by Imran Hussain

AirDrop for macOS and iOS allows Apple devices to easily share links and files with other Apple devices, without any complicated connection process. It seems that its ease of use also leads to a security flaw, as discovered by researchers…

Apple TVApple WatchiOSiPadiPhoneiPodApr 23, 2021Jul 3, 2026

iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5 and tvOS 14.6 beta released to developers

by Imran Hussain

Apple has been quite busy this week. The company has released the first beta for iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.6 to developers. All these updates are available as over-the-air for existing beta testers, as well as from Apple…

Apple MusicApple TVApple WatchApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Apple celebrates Earth Day 2021 with exclusive content and activity awards to spread awareness of environmental issues

by Rida Imran

In celebration of Earth Day, 2021 observed on April 22, Apple has introduced exclusive content and activity awards to educate users of environmental issues with a focus on environmental justice. The company has updated App Store, Apple TV+, Maps, and…

iOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Vulnerability in CocoaPods dev tool potentially exposed millions of iOS apps

by Asma Hussain

A security vulnerability discovered in the dependency manager CocoaPods dev tool potentially exposed millions of iOS apps and compromised their security. Dependency managers are used for helping developers speed up the development of their products by utilizing code written by…

AndroidiOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Signal CEO hacks Cellebrite phone-hacking tool used by police, reveals vulnerabilities

by Asma Hussain

After the cellphone hacking company, Cellebrite revealed it had figured out a way to access the secure messaging app Signal, the founder of the encrypted chat app responded by obtaining Cellebrite’s hacking kit and discovered several vulnerabilities. Signal founder Moxie…

Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Apple to extend mini-LED XDR display technology to new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models

by Rida Imran

At the Spring Loaded 2021 event, Apple unveiled 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro with mini-LED technology, called the ‘Liquid Retina XDR Display’. Now, a report claims that the Cupertino tech company is going to expand the advanced display tech to upcoming…

iOSApr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021

Apple to expand its ad business in App Store, whilst it affects advertisers with ATT in iOS 14.5

by Asma Hussain

According to a recent report, Apple is planning to expand its advertising business via a new ad slot appearing in the “Suggested” apps section of the App Store’s search page. This will allow developers to promote their apps across the entire…