Apple News

APPLE NEWS

Jun 10, 2021

Apple Announces 2021 Apple Design Award Winners

Sanuj Bhatia

Every year, Apple announces Design Award winners highlighting apps that have an exceptional design. Since there was no physical WWDC event this time around too, Apple announced 2021 Design Award winners via a press release

APPLE NEWS

Jun 10, 2021

18-Year-Old Developer Recreates iOS 4 as an iPhone App

Sanuj Bhatia

You can now try iOS 4 on your shiny new iPhone 12 thanks to a new app. Zane, an 18-year-old developer from the United States has developed an app called OldOS that mimics

IOS 15

Jun 10, 2021

Craig Federighi Talks New iOS 15 and macOS Monterey Features in FaceTime Interviews

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple announced iOS 15 earlier this week with a bunch load of features. Ever wondered what goes behind developing these features at Apple? Craig Federighi, Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, did a

IOS 15

Jun 10, 2021

iOS 15 Lets You Request a Refund for In-App Purchases within Apps

Mahit Huilgol

Requesting a refund for an in-app purchase on Apple Store involved raising a ticket using Report a Problem page on Apple’s website. Starting with iOS 15, users will be able to request refunds

FACEBOOK

Jun 10, 2021

Facebook Messenger for iPhone Gets New Themes, QR Code Payment, and Quick Reply Bar

Mahit Huilgol

Facebook has added three new themes to Facebook Messenger. The new themes are aimed at boosting your Messenger experience. Apart from themes, Messenger gets a quick reply bar that helps you engage with content from

AIRPODS PRO

Jun 10, 2021

Apple Will Release Beta AirPods Pro Firmware to Developers

Sanuj Bhatia

According to the Apple Developer website, the company is planning to start a Developer Beta Program for AirPods Pro firmware. This beta program will allow developers to test features and fixes before a firmware update

IOS 15

Jun 10, 2021

iOS 15 Will Let You Track Your Lost AirPods Pro or AirPods Max Using Find My Network

Smidh

Apple is further building on its Find My network and bringing it to the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max with the upcoming iOS 15 update. The feature will allow one to find and track their

MACOS

Jun 9, 2021

macOS Monterey for M1 Mac Improves iPhone and iPad Apps with Full Screen Videos, Apple Pay

Mahit Huilgol

One of the most promising features of macOS Big Sur is running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Mac. As expected, the experience of running iPhone apps on Mac was a mixed bag. Developers design

APPLE NEWS

Jun 9, 2021

Apple Podcast Subscription to Launch on June 15

Sanuj Bhatia

After almost a month of delay, Apple will (finally!) launch the highly-anticipated Podcast subscription later this month. Apple sent a mail to popular podcast creators saying that the service will be live on Tuesday,

APPLE NEWS

Jun 9, 2021

M1X MacBook Pro Tag Included in Apple’s WWDC Keynote YouTube Video

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple was expected to introduce redesigned M1X MacBook Pro at WWDC 2021 event. However, there was no mention of the highly-anticipated laptop at the keynote. Apple uploaded the event's opening keynote on its

APPLE NEWS

Jun 9, 2021

Instagram CEO Says Facebook Will Help Creators and Businesses Avoid App Store Fees

Mahit Huilgol

In the recent past, Apple has taken heat from many quarters for its high App Store fee. The company currently takes a 30% cut out of developers' revenue to distribute the app and maintain App

IOS 15

Jun 9, 2021

iOS 15 Will Let You Track Your iPhone Even When It’s Switched Off

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple has added a new AirTag-like 'Power Reserve' mode to iOS 15 that lets you track your iPhone even when it's switched off or factory reset. A new toggle under the Find My

IOS 15

Jun 9, 2021

iOS 15 Improves ‘Unlock With Apple Watch,’ Let’s Siri Process Personal Requests

Smidh

Apple is further tightening the integration between iPhone and Apple Watch in iOS 15. If you have an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, you will be able to use Siri to trigger tasks even

IOS 15

Jun 9, 2021

iOS 15 Adds Ability to Access Spotlight from Lock Screen, App Store Changes Improve Discoverability

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple released the first beta of iOS 15 immediately after the WWDC 2021 keynote concluded on Monday. Now that the iOS 15 Beta 1 has made it to the user's hands, a lot of

IOS 15

Jun 9, 2021

iOS 15 Lets You Record 15-Second Gameplay Clips When Using a Controller

Smidh

One little new feature that Apple has added in iOS 15 and mac Monterey is the ability to record 15-second game clips for quick sharing on social media platforms when playing games with a

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iOS 15 Beta 1 vs iOS 14.6 Speed Test

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple announced iOS 15 with a lot of new features at the WWDC 2021 event. Shortly after the event, Apple released iOS 15 Beta 1 to developers. Although Apple didn't promise any performance jumps

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iOS 15 Allows You to Add More Than One Icon of Same App on Home Screen

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple announced iOS 15 with a lot of new features at the WWDC 2021 event. Shortly after the event, Apple released iOS 15 Beta 1 to developers for testing. As expected, the first beta of

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iOS 15 Brings Back the Old Time and Date Wheel Picker, Magnifying Glass for Text Selection

Sanuj Bhatia

With iOS 14, Apple changed (and removed) certain elements of the iOS operating system that we took for granted. Some of these omissions were the removal of the magnifying glass while selecting text and the

TVOS

Jun 8, 2021

tvOS 15 Lets Users Log into Apps with Face ID or Touch ID on Their iPhone

Mahit Huilgol

Apple has finally made it easier for users to authenticate on Apple TV. Starting with tvOS 15, Apple users can log in using Face ID or Touch ID via a connected iPhone. This way, users

AIRPODS MAX

Jun 8, 2021

Apple Releases Firmware Update 3E756 for AirPods Max

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple today released a firmware update for its top-of-the-line AirPods Max. The new firmware update 3E756 is the third time Apple has updated the AirPods Max after its launch in December 2020.

APPLE NEWS

Jun 8, 2021

Kuo: Apple to Introduce Augmented Reality Headset in Q2 2022

Sanuj Bhatia

Just a day after the WWDC 2021 keynote, Ming Chi-Kuo has stated that Apple will introduce its first-ever Augmented Reality headset in Q2 2022. According to a report from 9to5Mac, the launch of

GOOGLE

Jun 8, 2021

Google Photos for iPhone Gets Powerful Photo and Video Editing Features

Mahit Huilgol

Google Photos for iOS has announced an update with exciting new features. Last year Google overhauled the Photos app on Android with new features like color and blur adjustment, advanced editing tools, and AI-based

APPLE NEWS

Jun 8, 2021

Apple Talking With Chinese Battery Suppliers for Apple Car

Smidh

Apple is reportedly in the early stages of discussion with China's CATL and BYD to purchase batteries for its electric vehicle. The talks are still in the preliminary stages, so they can either get

APPLE NEWS

Jun 8, 2021

Amazon, Reddit, and Other Major Websites are Currently Down [Update: Fix Incoming]

Sanuj Bhatia

It's not only you. Major websites including Amazon, Reddit, eBay, Twitch, Twitter, and even Spotify are down right now. Some users are also complaining of Google experiencing some issues. A quick check of Down

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

Safari in iOS 15 Offers a Pull to Refresh Gesture

Smidh

Apple is introducing a major Safari revamp with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A major new usability improvement in the redesigned Safari is the ability to refresh a page with the pull to refresh gesture.

IPADOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey Brings Low Power Mode to the iPad and Mac

Smidh

Apple is bringing the Low Power Mode from iOS to iPadOS and macOS with iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey. The feature will allow iPad and Mac owners to extend the battery life of their devices

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iOS 15’s iCloud Private Relay Feature Won’t be Available in China and Selected Other Countries

Smidh

Apple debuted iCloud+ as a part of iOS 15, which brings with it the iCloud Private Relay feature. The feature works in a fashion similar to a VPN and encrypts all your internet traffic so

IOS 15

Jun 8, 2021

iOS 15 Brings FaceTime Calls to PC and Android

Smidh

Despite the popularity of FaceTime, Apple has kept its voice and video calling service exclusive to its devices. That is changing with the release of iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. The company is bringing FaceTime

APPLE NEWS

Jun 7, 2021

WWDC 2021 Roundup: iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, Major Safari Improvements, More

Mahit Huilgol

Apple announced iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, new HomeKit features, and macOS Monterey at WWDC 2021. In addition, Apple also announced new FaceTime features and cross-platform compatibility. As Apple concludes its biggest software

APPLE NEWS

Jun 7, 2021

Apple Updates App Store Guidelines To Curb Scams and Frauds

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple updated its App Store guidelines with the release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, and watchOS 8 at the WWDC 2021 event. The updated App Store guidelines allow developers to report scams