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Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

tvOS 14.5 beta code reveals FaceTime and iMessage framework which may be related to development of speakers with screens

MacRumors reports the discovery of FaceTime and iMessage framework in the code of tvOS 14.5 beta. This finding coincides with Bloomberg’s report that Apple is working on equipping future smart speakers with screens and cameras. Apple has been using tvOS as…

MacMar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

Steam Link app is now available for Mac, supports game streaming over local network

by Imran Hussain

Steam has officially released its Steam Link game-streaming app for macOS. The app lets users stream their purchased games via their local network, and has already been available on iPhone and iPad for some time. Available in the Mac App…

iPhoneMar 23, 2021Jun 22, 2021

Apple might have to reimburse Samsung Display due to low iPhone 12 mini sales – Report

by Rida Imran

The Korea Herald reports that Apple is likely to pay Samsung over the shortfall of OLED orders. Samsung Display is an affiliate of Samsung Electronic which is the only supplier of a 5.4-inch OLED panel of iPhone 12 mini. Thus,…

Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

Apple’s head of App Store developer relations, Ron Okamoto retires after 20 years – Report

by Rida Imran

Bloomberg reports that Apple’s longtime in charge of App Store developer relations, Ron Okamoto has retired after serving for 20 years. Although the company did not publically disclose Okamoto’s retirement, court filings in the Epic vs. Apple case listed him…

iPhoneMar 23, 2021Jul 19, 2021

Samsung to manufacture LTPO OLED display for Apple’s new iPhone 13 launching in late 2021

by Rida Imran

A recent report by The Elec claims that Apple will launch the new iPhone 13 models with an LTPO OLED display. Siting UBI Research note, it is claimed that Samsung will manufacture the low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) display for OLED…

MacMar 23, 2021Jul 20, 2022

Infamous MacBook butterfly keyboard suit is granted class action status by a U.S Judge in California

by Rida Imran

Judge Edward Davila of California, U.S has given MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit class-action status in seven states. Now, users from California, Florida, Washington, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York can sue Apple for damages for MacBook models purchased from…

iPhoneMar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

iPhone 13 lineup will launch by late September as per schedule – Report

by Usman Hussain

A recent report shows that iPhone 13 is on track for a September launch as usual. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple had to move the iPhone 12’s launch to October rather than September. However, that will not…

iOS iPhoneMar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

WhatsApp is testing different playback speeds for voice messages on iOS

by Usman Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a feature for iOS that will allow users to choose between different playback speeds for voice messages. WhatsApp version 2.21.60.11 is not ready for the public yet but the site shows a preview of the feature….

Apple TV YouTubeMar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

YouTube is working on a video loading issue on its Apple TV app

by Rida Imran

Few Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users reported a bug that their YouTube app displayed a “something went wrong” error when loading videos. The issue is appearing for those users who sign into their YouTube accounts on the…

Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

Apple is working on new smart speakers with screens and cameras – Bloomberg

by Rida Imran

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently published a report on dormant hardware discovered in HomePod mini. It is found that Apple has shipped the mini smart speaker with sensors to measure temperature and humidity. In addition, the report also mentions that Apple…