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Facebook iPhoneSep 10, 2014Aug 15, 2016

WhatsApp For iPhone Gets A Major Update with Improved Media Sharing and More

WhatsApp has gotten one of its biggest updates recently with improvements to media sharing, editing and much more. Even though it’s a minor version upgrade, there are a number of features included.

iOS iPadJul 28, 2011Aug 7, 2016

How to Install WhatsApp on iPad 1 & 2 With WhatsPad

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A great new tweak has just been pushed to the Cydia store called WhatsPad, which allows users to enjoy WhatsApp on their iPads (both 1st and 2nd gen.) in addition to their iPhones. The tweak is fully compatible with both Wifi only & Wifi+3G…

iPhoneDec 5, 2025Dec 5, 2025

Russia blocks FaceTime as it pushes state Max app

Asma Hussain

Russia blocks FaceTime in its latest move to lock down digital communication and push users toward government backed services. The nationwide block targets Apple’s encrypted video calling platform along with Snapchat access, with regulators claiming both are used to organise…

Oct 8, 2025

Apple nears settlement with EU over Digital Markets Act violations

Imran Hussain

Apple is reportedly close to reaching a settlement with the European Commission over ongoing antitrust cases linked to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The agreement could resolve long-standing disputes about Apple’s App Store policies and its compliance with new EU…

How tos iOS iPad iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

How to change the background on iMessage in iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple has introduced one of the most requested personalization features in iOS 26: the ability to change the background on iMessage chats. For years, Apple’s messaging app kept the same plain interface while competitors like WhatsApp, Telegram, and even Facebook…

iPad InstagramSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025

Instagram finally launches dedicated iPad app

Asma Hussain

Instagram has finally arrived on iPad after years of user requests. The popular social media platform now has a native iPad app that is rolling out globally through the App Store, ending the long wait that stretched back to the…

SpotifyAug 26, 2025Aug 26, 2025

Spotify introduces in-app direct messaging for music sharing

Asma Hussain

Spotify has introduced a new direct messaging feature inside its app, allowing users to share and discuss music, podcasts, and audiobooks without leaving the platform. Messages are rolling out this week to Free and Premium users aged 16 and older…

AI FacebookAug 22, 2025

Meta hires Apple AI executive amid broader hiring slowdown

Imran Hussain

Meta has hired Frank Chu, a longtime Apple executive who worked on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Chu’s move comes at a time when Meta is pulling back on broader hiring, making the appointment stand out as a key…

Jul 30, 2025

Apple DOJ lawsuit answer rejects antitrust claims point-by-point

Imran Hussain

Apple has filed its long-awaited Apple DOJ lawsuit answer, responding to the Justice Department’s March 2024 complaint that accuses the company of wielding an illegal smartphone monopoly. The 91-page court filing, submitted on July 29 2025, and shared by 9to5Mac,…

iOS iPhoneJun 10, 2025

iOS 26 brings call screening, polls in Messages, and a redesigned Phone app

Asma Hussain

Apple is shaking things up in iOS 26 with more than just a new coat of paint. While the flashy Liquid Glass design has been the face of the update, the real changes run deeper, especially in the Phone and…