Apple News

MACOS BIG SUR

Jul 21, 2020

YouTuber and Friends Recreate the Beautiful macOS Big Sur Wallpaper

Smidh

With every new release of macOS, Apple tends to release a new default system wallpaper as well. The release of macOS Big Sur is no different, with the new wallpaper offering a stunning look at

JAILBREAK IOS 13

Jul 17, 2020

New tfp0 Exploit Could Lead to iOS 13.6 Jailbreak

Smidh

A new tfp0 exploit has been discovered in iOS 13.6 which could eventually pave the way for its jailbreak. Apple had released iOS 13.6 earlier this week focusing on some bug fixes and

APPLE NEWS

Jul 15, 2020

iPhone Users in UAE Get FaceTime Support with iOS 13.6

Mahit Huilgol

The latest iOS 13.6 update brings FaceTime support for iPhone users in UAE. The country's telecom rules restrict unlicensed Voice Over Internet Protocol, and thus, FaceTime was banned. Now the restrictions seem to

APPLE NEWS

Jul 13, 2020

Apple Reportedly Paid Samsung $950 Million for Not Purchasing Enough OLED Display Panels

Asif Shaik

Apple sources OLED display panels for its flagship smartphones and smartwatches from Samsung. Although the company has been trying to diversify its supply from multiple partners, Samsung has stayed as the most significant OLED supplier.

APPLE NEWS

Jul 10, 2020

Apple Warns MacBook Users against Using Camera Privacy Cover

Mahit Huilgol

It is not uncommon for spyware to use built-in cameras and spy on users. Mac users tried to fix this by applying a sticker or by taping the front camera lens. Accessory makers soon

MACBOOK

Jul 10, 2020

Kuo: 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon and Redesigned Chassis Coming in 2021

Smidh

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his latest investor note claims that Apple will launch Apple Silicon-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with a redesigned chassis in 2021. The analyst had previously

UNC0VER JAILBREAK

Jul 9, 2020

Unc0ver Jailbreak Team Files DMCA Notice Against Coolstar, Chimera13 Jailbreak Developer; CoolStar Files DMCA Counter-Notice

Smidh

Github has taken down several copies and repositories of Chimera13 jailbreak following a DMCA notice. The twist here is that the DMCA request did not come from Apple but from the Unc0ver jailbreak team. They

IPHONE 12

Jul 8, 2020

iPhone 12 Lineup Compared with iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, SE, X, 7/8

Smidh

All the reports surrounding the iPhone 12 lineup so far have claimed that there will be four variants this time around with three different screen sizes: 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-

HOMEPOD

Jul 7, 2020

iOS 14 Lets You Set Default Services for Individual Users on HomePod

Mahit Huilgol

One of the major gripes with HomePod users is that they couldn't set Spotify or other third-party services as default. Thankfully Apple has addressed the shortcoming and HomePod now lets you change default

IPHONE 12

Jul 5, 2020

5.4-inch iPhone 12 Dummy Unit Compared to iPhone 7 and Original iPhone SE

Smidh

Dummy units of the iPhone 12 series have been showcased in photos and videos quite a number of times over the last couple of weeks. This time around, a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 dummy

APPLE NEWS

Jul 2, 2020

Apple Offering $50 to New Apple Card Users for Subscribing to its Services

Smidh

Apple is offering new Apple Card users $50 if they sign up for any Apple subscription service like Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple TV+, or do any transaction in the App Store. The offer runs

IOS 14

Jun 30, 2020

When Will Apple Release iOS 14 Beta 2?

Smidh

Apple released the first beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to the developers right after the opening keynote of WWDC 2020 ended. While the first beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are relatively

WATCHOS

Jun 29, 2020

Apple Watch Handwashing Feature in watchOS 7 Was in Development for Years

Smidh

With watchOS 7, Apple is adding a handwashing detection feature to the Apple Watch. While many might think the company is introducing this feature due to the ongoing pandemic that has led to an increased

APPLE NEWS

Jun 26, 2020

Microsoft Is Shutting Down All of Its Retail Stores

Asif Shaik

Microsoft, which aimed at competing with Apple Stores with its own retail stores, has announced that it is shutting down all its retail stores in the US and around the globe. The company said in

IPADOS 14

Jun 26, 2020

Craig Federighi Explains Why iPadOS 14 Won’t Let You Put Widgets Anywhere on the Home Screen

Smidh

With iOS 14, Apple has finally added support for widgets on the iPhone's home screen allowing users to place them anywhere they want. While Apple had added widgets support on the iPad's home

IOS 14

Jun 26, 2020

iOS 14 Reveals TikTok Was Constantly Reading Users’ Clipboard on iPhone

Smidh

A relatively minor but important change that Apple has introduced in iOS 14 is that users are alerted whenever an application reads clipboard data. This change has revealed that a number of iOS apps are

JAILBREAK IOS 14

Jun 25, 2020

iOS 14 Jailbreak: Checkra1n and Cydia Shown Running on iPhone X

Smidh

It has been only a few days since Apple released the first beta of iOS 14 to developers and the jailbreaking community has already sprung to action. One of the team members behind checkra1n jailbreak

IOS 14

Jun 24, 2020

iOS 14 ‘Back Tap’ Feature Lets You Open Apps and More by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone

Mahit Huilgol

Apple revealed most of the new iOS 14 features at the WWDC keynote. Meanwhile, some of the other features are slowly being discovered. One such feature is the Back Tap. The new feature allows iOS

IOS 14

Jun 24, 2020

You Cannot Interact with iPhone Home Screen Widgets in iOS 14

Smidh

The addition of widgets in iOS 14 on the iPhone's home screen is easily one of the biggest highlights of the update. Apple's implementation is pretty smart as well as Smart Stack will

IOS 14

Jun 24, 2020

iOS 14 Has New Orange and Green Indicators to Warn You about Apps Using Microphone and Camera

Mahit Huilgol

iOS is known for its privacy focussed features and the latest iOS 14 is no different. Now we have learned about a new iOS 14 feature that flashes an orange light whenever an app is

YOUTUBE

Jun 23, 2020

iOS 14 Brings 4K YouTube Video Streaming Support to iPhone and iPad

Mahit Huilgol

Yesterday, Apple announced iOS 14 at WWDC keynote. The iOS 14 comes with a bunch of new features, few of which are obscure/hidden. Now we have learned that iOS 14 supports 4K resolution on

APPLE NEWS

Jun 23, 2020

Apple Alters App Review Process, Allows Developers to ‘Challenge’ Guidelines

Mahit Huilgol

App Store is known for quality apps and placing stringent checks for app approval. Developers are crying foul and blaming Apple for blocking bug fixes update over minor violations. Just prior to the WWDC 2020,

APPLE NEWS

Jun 22, 2020

WWDC 2020 Roundup: iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, tvOS 14, and More

Mahit Huilgol

Apple concluded its first-ever virtual-only WWDC. The power-packed keynote included iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, a transition to Apple Silicon chip on Mac, new AirPods features,

IPADOS 14

Jun 22, 2020

Apple Releases iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Beta 1 to Developers

Smidh

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to developers. The release comes after the end of the opening keynote of WWDC 2020 where Apple announced the new OSes. As the

APPLE NEWS

Jun 19, 2020

Apple’s AR/VR Headset Plans Changed Significantly Due to Internal Team Differences

Smidh

A new report details how Apple's AR/VR headset plans were altered significantly due to internal divisions. The report highlights that Apple was already a few years into its plans of developing an AR/

APPLE NEWS

Jun 19, 2020

Phil Schiller Confirms Apple’s Decision on ‘Hey’ Email App Final, No App Store Guideline Update Imminent

Smidh

Phill Schiller, SVP of marketing at Apple, has confirmed to TechCrunch that the company does not intend to make any changes to the App Store rules that will allow Basecamp's email app Hey.com

APPLE NEWS

Jun 18, 2020

Companies behind Tinder and Fortnite Criticise Apple over App Store Guidelines

Smidh

Epic Games and Match Group have both come out against Apple's App Store guidelines and voiced their support for the antitrust investigation against it by the EU Commission. Among other things, Epic Games is

APPLE NEWS

Jun 17, 2020

Do You Think Apple is Being a Bully With its App Store Guidelines?

Smidh

Apple's Services business has been growing at a rapid pace and with every passing year, it is posting record revenues. In fact, the Services business itself is now raking in over $12 billion in

APPLE NEWS

Jun 16, 2020

EU Launches Antitrust Investigations against Apple for Apple Pay and App Store IAPs

Smidh

The European Commission has launched two formal investigations against Apple for rules related to In-App Purchases (IAPs) in the App Store and Apple Pay. The investigation related to the App Store will assess whether

FACEBOOK

Jun 12, 2020

Facebook is Testing Face ID Authentication for Messenger on iOS

Mahit Huilgol

Face ID is a super convenient way to lock our stuff. Facebook is apparently testing the Face ID feature for Messenger Inbox. With this, you will be able to lock/unlock the Messenger app by