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Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021

New ‘A14X’ chip reference is discovered in iOS 14.5 beta 5 code

Recently, Apple seeded iOS 14.5 beta 5 to developers and public testers. In the latest beta update, a new ‘A14X’ chip reference is discovered. Research by 9to5Mac reveals that a GPU from an unused chip called ’13G’ is part of…

MacMar 25, 2021

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger hints at being a potential manufacturer of Apple’s M1 chips

Rida Imran

In a surprising change of stance, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned that his company will like to manufacturer Apple’s custom-designed M1 chipset at its two new facilities which will be built in Arizona as part of the company’s “Intel Foundry…

Mar 25, 2021

Apple updates manufacturers’ security guidelines with tougher measures to prevent leaks

Rida Imran

An internal document obtained by The Information reveals that Apple has updated security guidelines for its manufacturing partner with tougher measures to prevent sensitive information from leaking to media and rivals. In 2020, information on new features and design changes…

Mar 24, 2021Mar 25, 2021

France CNIL data protection authority is doubtful of Apple’s ATT feature application for its own apps – Report

Rida Imran

Earlier this month, a lobby group ‘France Digitale’ file a complaint against Apple at the EU antitrust commission accusing the iPhone maker of pushing advertising its own apps without users’ consent. Now, it is reported that the French CNIL data…

Mac WindowsMar 24, 2021

Firefox 87.0 released with support for macOS screen reader VoiceOver

Imran Hussain

Mozilla has released Firefox 87 to all users. The new feature includes improvements to Private Browsing via SmartBlock, a new feature that enables websites to work properly, while making sure that you don’t have to change your privacy settings. Other…

MacMar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021

Apple Silicon iMac references found in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta

Imran Hussain

With the latest release of macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 5, references have been found for Apple Silicon iMac models in the code. Rumors have strongly pointed towards redesigned Apple Silicon iMacs launching this year, with fast M-series chips and…

Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021

Apple AR/VR headset will weigh less than 150 grams and feature ultra-short focal length lenses

Usman Hussain

Amid the many rumors and reports regarding Apple AR/VR headset, the latest one from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the AR/VR headset could weigh less than 150 grams, which would make it the lightest headsets on the market…

Games iPad iPhoneMar 24, 2021Jul 9, 2021

Apple tells Australian court that Epic Games’ legal challenge against the App Store is ‘self-serving’

Usman Hussain

In the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, Apple has told the Australian court that the legal suit brought forward by Epic Games against the App Store is ‘self-serving’. The Cupertino tech giant believes that Epic is aiming to…

Apple WatchMar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021

New patent reveals Apple is working on wrap-around display for Apple Watch

Asma Hussain

A new patent filed by Apple reveals the company is planning a complete redesign for the future models of Apple Watch. The recent patent suggests that the tech giant is testing wrap-around flexible display, digitally-customizable watch bands, and a round…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch MacMar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021

Apple updates iWork productivity apps: Numbers, Pages, and Keynote

Rida Imran

Apple has updated its native apps, Pages, Numbers, and Keynotes with new features and performance improvements. Pages is Apple’s documents editing app for Mac, Keynote app for Mac allows users to create presentations with a variety of tools and Numbers…