Apple News

APPLE NEWS

Feb 4, 2021

Apple Car Will be Designed to Not Have a Driver

Smidh

A new CNBC report details that Apple is "close" to finalizing a deal with Hyundai-Kia to manufacture the Apple Car at Kia's plant in West Point, Georgia. Sources are also indicating that Apple

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2021

Check Out This Awesome GameBoy Modded to Work as Apple TV Remote

Mahit Huilgol

Earlier this week, we saw how someone modded a 17-year old iPod classic to play Spotify. A YouTuber has turned the iconic Nintendo GameBoy Color into Apple TV remote thanks to the IR sensor

INSTAGRAM

Feb 3, 2021

Instagram Testing TikTok-Inspired Vertical Stories in Its App

Sanuj Bhatia

Instagram is bringing another TikTok-inspired feature to its app. The company is reportedly testing vertical scrolling in its stories, as opposed to the current way of accessing them, which is by tapping or swiping

ICLOUD

Feb 3, 2021

iCloud Currently Experiencing Service Outage: Photos, Mail, Notes, Backup Affected [Update: Resolved]

Sanuj Bhatia

Hours after Apple Music experienced outage, Apple has reported that some of the iCloud services are also experiencing some issues. Due to the outage, some of the users are unable to access a lot of

MACOS

Feb 3, 2021

New macOS Vulnerability Could Potentially Give Root Access to Local Users

Sanuj Bhatia

Finding vulnerabilities in the operating systems isn't new. A lot of vulnerabilities in macOS have been reported earlier. But, a decade-old vulnerability has been found that could lead to root access being given

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2021

Apple Asked to Take Action Against Fake Reviews and Rating on App Store

Sanuj Bhatia

App Store is the only way to install apps on your iPhone and iPad. One of the key USP of the App Store is its reliability, and the fact that 'Apple checks every app before

APPLE MUSIC

Feb 3, 2021

Apple Music Currently Experiencing a Service Outage

Smidh

A number of iPhone and iPad owners are experiencing an outage with Apple Music right now. Due to the service outage, users are currently unable to stream music from Apple Music. They are also unable

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2021

JPMorgan Analyst Says Apple’s AR Headset Will Launch in Q1 2022

Smidh

JP Morgan analyst Yang Weilun claims in his latest note that Apple could end up releasing its AR/VR headset in the first quarter of 2022, with most components being shipped to Apple in Q4

IPHONE 11

Feb 3, 2021

Apple Now Selling Refurbished iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Smidh

More than a year after launch, Apple has finally started selling refurbished units of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max via its online store. Given their age and since they

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2021

Apple Reportedly Investing $3.6 Billion in Kia for Apple Car Production

Smidh

The rumors about Apple partnering with Hyundai or its subsidiary Kia keep on coming thick and fast. The latest report from a Korean media outlet claims that Apple will be investing $3.6 billion in

IOS 14

Feb 3, 2021

Apple Stops Signing iOS 14.3, Downgrading from iOS 14.4 No Longer Possible

Smidh

Following the release of iOS 14.4 last week, Apple has stopped signing iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3. This means it is no longer possible to downgrade your iPhone or iPad back to

APPLE NEWS

Feb 2, 2021

‘Apple Branded Health Hardware Products’ in Works, Suggests Job Listing

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple, step by step, has been forging into medical and health-focused products. Now, if a new job listing is to be believed, Apple is looking to enter the health hardware segment. The company's

APPLE NEWS

Feb 2, 2021

This App Will Make You Love Your AirPods Even More

Megan Lopez

AirPods have a devoted fanbase, with users loving their wireless convenience. But unfortunately, those wanting to use them on their Mac need a little help. That's where AirBuddy: Connect AirPods to Your Mac comes

IPHONE 13

Feb 2, 2021

iPhone 13 Could Come With ‘Significantly Improved’ Ultra Wide Camera

Sanuj Bhatia

While we're still months away from this year's iPhone release, many leaks have detailed Apple's plan of 'significantly improving' the flagship smartphone. If rumors are true, Apple will announce iPhone 13 (or

APPLE NEWS

Feb 2, 2021

Apple Offering Extra Trade-in Value on Apple Watch for American Heart Month

Mahit Huilgol

February is Heart Month and is dedicated to awareness about cardiovascular health. Apple is celebrating Heart Month by offering higher trade-in values for older Apple Watch models. Currently, the offer is available only in

IPADOS 14

Feb 2, 2021

iPadOS 14.5 Beta Introduces Emoji Search and New Horizontal Boot Screen

Smidh

iOS 14.5 is shaping up to be a pretty major update from Apple packing plenty of small but important changes. It has now been discovered that the iPadOS 14.5 update brings two minor

APPLE NEWS

Feb 2, 2021

Kuo: Apple Car Will Use Hyundai’s E-GMP Platform, Could Charge to 80% in 18 Mins

Smidh

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed in his latest note that Apple will be working closely with Hyundai on the initial Apple Car model. Eventually, Apple could end up working with European car maker

IOS 14

Feb 2, 2021

iOS 14.5 Add New ‘Unlock With Apple Watch’ Feature for iPhones with Face ID

Smidh

Apple is trying to fix one of the biggest issues of Face ID with its upcoming iOS 14.5 release -- that of the Face ID not working when one is wearing a mask. This was

IOS 14

Feb 1, 2021

iOS 14.5 Code Hints ‘Apple Card Family’ and ‘Smart Financial Health’ Features in Works

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple today released iOS 14.5 beta 1 to developers. The update brings many bug fixes and changes to the operating system. Read more about what's new in iOS 14.5 beta 1 here.

IOS 14

Feb 1, 2021

iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 Beta 1 Features: What’s New

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple today released the first beta of iOS 14.5 to developers. This comes a week after Apple released iOS 14.4 to the general public. iOS 14.5 brings in a number of much-

IPHONE 12

Feb 1, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max Drop Test

Mahit Huilgol

iPhone 12’s ceramic glass shield made headlines during the launch. Apple claims the ceramic shield on top of Corning Gorilla Glass is highly durable and offers extra protection. A new drop test video finally

FACEBOOK

Feb 1, 2021

Facebook Tests Showing App Tracking Pop-up on iPhone to Deliver Better ‘Ads Experience’

Sanuj Bhatia

Facebook is in a battle with Apple over iOS 14's app tracking transparency. Facebook says the feature if implemented, could cause damage to the whole advertising industry's revenue and how it would change

APPLE NEWS

Feb 1, 2021

Report: Apple’s Software Quality Improved Significantly in 2020

Mahit Huilgol

Jason Snell from Six Colors has published an annual report on Apple's performance across various areas. A panel consisting of writers, editors, podcasters, and developers compiled the report. All of them are end-users

APPLE NEWS

Feb 1, 2021

Europe Wants iPhone and Android Smartphones to Use the Same Charging Port

Smidh

The European Parliament has voted 582-40 in favor of setting a new common standard for charging cables. The European Union will now have to draft a law by July and vote on it so

APPLE NEWS

Feb 1, 2021

What Is Clubhouse? Why Is It So Popular?

Parth Shah

Unless you are living under a rock, you must have heard about the new social tread around the corner - Clubhouse. The invite-only social platform is gaining traction among users and creatives. If you are

APPLE NEWS

Jan 31, 2021

How to Follow Updates on WallStreetBets Subreddit on Your iPhone

Sanuj Bhatia

You must have heard a lot about GameStop and AMC's stock and the happenings at The Wall Street. What happened on the r/WallStreetBets subreddit, what's a short-sell and why's Elon

AIRTAGS

Jan 31, 2021

Here’s Why Apple Might Have Delayed AirTags Launch

Sanuj Bhatia

It's no secret that Apple has been working on a Tile-like object tracking device. Multiple leaks have been published about the device and the first references to the product date back to iOS

IPHONE 13

Jan 30, 2021

iPhone 13 Could Feature In-Display Touch ID Alongside Face ID

Smidh

Apple could launch the iPhone 13 this year with Face ID as well as an under-display Touch ID scanner. The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern shared in their Galaxy S21 review that Apple

IPHONE 13

Jan 29, 2021

Renders Imagine iPhone 13 with Identical Design, No Charging Port

Mahit Huilgol

We are still months away from iPhone 13 launch, yet the leaks and renders keep trickling in. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 12s (or iPhone 13) series in the second half of this

APPLE NEWS

Jan 29, 2021

Report: App Store Privacy Labels of Many Apps Found to be Inaccurate

Sanuj Bhatia

iOS 14 brings in many privacy-related features like App Tracking Transparency, approximate location, clipboard access warnings. One of the key privacy feature introduced with iOS 14 was 'Privacy Labels' on the Apple App Store.