iOS: News

01 Jun 2022

Android

Amazfit GTS 2 (New Version) launched in India: Check price

Amazfit, owned by Chinese wearable technology firm Huami, has introduced the GTS 2 (New Version) in India.

26 May 2022

Android

WhatsApp might offer an option to save temporary chats

WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to save temporary chats that disappear after a week.

18 May 2022

Apple

Apple releases new updates for iPhones, iPads: Details here

Apple has updated its iPhone operating system to iOS 15.5. The new version has been rolled out alongside iPadOS 15.5 and macOS 12.4.

14 Mar 2022

Apple

Differences between iPhone 14 Pro and non-Pro models revealed

Apple's next-generation Pro-monikered iPhones, likely to be called the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, will be the only handsets in the upcoming line-up to get an upgraded A16 chipset, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

07 Feb 2022

Google

Google Chrome browser gets new logo; here's what changed

Tech behemoth Google is changing the logo of its popular web browser Google Chrome after eight years.

14 Nov 2021

iPhone

Apple patents privacy-focused glasses that let wearer see iPhone content

In something seemingly straight out of a James Bond flick, Apple has secured a patent this week for privacy-centric glasses that would let only the wearer see content on an iPhone that those without the glasses cannot.

12 Nov 2021

Android

'PUBG: New State' finally launched on Android and iOS

Krafton's latest game, PUBG: New State, has been officially launched for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices in 200+ countries, including India.

11 Nov 2021

Android

Netflix Games finally debuts on iOS with five titles

Streaming giant Netflix announced the debut of Netflix Games on Android last week. Now, the service is available on iOS as well, and users can choose from five launch-day titles to play.

07 Nov 2021

X

Twitter makes it easier to search tweets from specific accounts

Some Twitter users on iOS are now able to search for specific keywords in the tweets made by a particular user.

27 Oct 2021

WhatsApp

Google has reduced headache of new Android users: Here's how

Recently, Samsung rolled out a feature that allowed transferring WhatsApp chat history from an iPhone to a Samsung smartphone. Now, Google has extended this capability to its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.

17 Oct 2021

iPhone

Here's everything you can expect from iOS 15.1

Apple's iOS 15 was riddled with bugs and did not deliver the experience it promised. With iOS 15.1 just around the corner, Apple has a chance to redeem itself.

03 Oct 2021

Apple

Is the iOS version 15.0.1 a worthy upgrade?

Contrary to Apple's expectations, iOS 15 was a user experience disaster in the weeks following its launch. The smartphone giant has now attempted to make amends by releasing the iOS version 15.0.1 update.

21 Sep 2021

Apple

These are the best new features iOS 15 brings

Hot on the heels of Apple's September event where the iPhone 13 range was unveiled, Apple has released the updated version of its smartphone operating system, iOS 15.

19 Sep 2021

Apple

How to install iOS 15, iPadOS 15 on September 20?

After several months of being limited to just beta and developer channels, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are all set to make their public stable channel debut on Monday, September 20.

14 Sep 2021

iPhone

Here's why you should install iOS 14.8 update immediately

Apple rolled out iOS version 14.8 for compatible iPhones on September 13. This update doesn't pack any feature updates but patches some critical security loopholes.

12 Sep 2021

WhatsApp

WhatsApp could soon get voice message transcription feature on iOS

WhatsApp recently added support for end-to-end encryption of chat backups. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging service could offer a transcription feature for voice messages.

06 Sep 2021

Facebook

Apple's iOS 15 seeks user consent before displaying first-party ads

Apple's latest operating system for smartphones, iOS 15, will ask for users' permission before enrolling them in the "Personalized Ads" feature. Until today, the feature assumed user consent and was switched on by default.

02 Sep 2021

Apple

Clubhouse introduces Spatial Audio on iOS for enhanced immersive experience

Clubhouse is an up-and-coming social media platform that enables real-time interactions in audio-based discussion rooms. If you have an iOS device with Clubhouse installed, you will now be able to enjoy Spatial Audio in discussion rooms on the app.

30 Aug 2021

iPhone

iPhone 13 could place calls without 4G/5G cellular connectivity

A fresh leak about the upcoming iPhone 13 line-up has surfaced. According to an investor note seen by AppleInsider, the phone will sport hardware that can support low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications.

23 Aug 2021

WhatsApp

All you need to know about WhatsApp's upcoming iPad app

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp is spreading its wings and making the app accessible on Android and iOS-based tablets that don't have the WhatsApp app yet.

14 Aug 2021

Apple

Here's how to install iOS 15's latest public beta version

If you're itching to get your hands on iOS 15 before everyone else, Apple recently released the fifth public beta version for the smartphone operating system just 24 hours after the latest developer preview build was launched.

14 Aug 2021

Android

Select users can migrate WhatsApp accounts from iOS to Android

WhatsApp has announced that users can now migrate accounts from iOS to Android.

08 Aug 2021

Apple

Apple's Child Safety measures draw flak from Big Tech, experts

Apple recently announced sweeping changes to its policies with the intention to keep children safer while using Apple ecosystem products.

25 May 2021

Apple

Everything we are expecting from Apple's WWDC starting June 7

Apple has finally sent out invites to the press for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) scheduled for June 7. The Cupertino-based company conducts this event to announce upcoming software changes so developers have ample time to ensure their apps comply with guidelines.

10 May 2021

Apple

Hidden Apple AirTag developer settings found in Find My app

A Reddit user who goes by "cyem" inadvertently discovered a hidden "developer mode" on Apple's Find My app for the iPhone 12. The mode allows the tweaking of multiple user interface parameters.

28 Apr 2021

Facebook

Here's how Apple is going after Facebook, Google's bottomlines

Apple seems committed to upending Facebook's and Google's ad revenue models. The iPhone maker is thinking several steps ahead and preemptively plugging loopholes that could be exploited by its Big Tech rivals.

27 Apr 2021

Apple

Apple releases software updates for iPhone, iPad, macOS, and tvOS

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has released software updates for all its major platforms including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.

23 Apr 2021

Apple

iOS 15 may pack iPad UI improvements, notification delivery upgrades

Following Apple's Spring Loaded event, it's almost certain that the company will announce its newest iOS 15 and the equivalent iPadOS 15 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) usually held in June.

19 Apr 2021

iPhone

Every important upcoming iOS 15 feature you should know about

Apple hasn't yet released iOS version 14.5, but with the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) likely to be held in June, now is a good time to round up all the important features rumored to be a part of the upcoming iOS 15.

12 Apr 2021

Android

Google is shutting down its Shopping app

Google is shutting down its Shopping app for Android and iOS, a company spokesperson confirmed to 9to5Google.

04 Apr 2021

Apple

Siri won't default to female voice, two new voices added

Apple has added two new voice options to its voice Assistant Siri. Users will get to select a Siri voice of their choice when they set up the service instead of having a default voice.

14 Mar 2021

Apple

Apple releases iOS and macOS updates patching a WebKit vulnerability

Apple has recently released updates to iOS and macOS. The update fixes a memory corruption issue within WebKit, Safari browser's underlying framework.

05 Mar 2021

Apple

iOS 14.5 doesn't have a default music service setting

Apple iOS version 14.5 beta testers noticed that Siri would ask you to select a player or streaming service when you instructed it to play music for the first time. This led them to assume Apple would allow users to set a default service for music.

04 Mar 2021

Apple

Hacker group unc0ver releases jailbreak utility for iOS 14.3

iPhone hacker group unc0ver has released the latest version of its iOS jailbreak utility on February 28 that works for almost all iPhones. The tool exploits a vulnerability that Apple has fixed in the iOS 14.4 update.

23 Feb 2021

Android

Netflix mobile will automatically download recommended content for offline viewing

On Monday, Netflix announced a new Downloads For You feature for its Android and iOS applications. The streaming giant will automatically download recommended TV shows and movies based on your taste.

15 Feb 2021

Apple

Google Chrome beta for iOS allows locking incognito tabs

The latest beta version of the Google Chrome browser for iOS reportedly lets users lock incognito tabs using Touch or Face ID.

09 Feb 2021

Apple

Apple introduces ads in App Store Search tab. Hypocrisy much?

After pontificating about privacy and the menace of tracking ads, Apple is now deploying advertisements in its App Store app.

05 Feb 2021

Android

Google reportedly developing Android feature mimicking Apple's App Tracking Transparency

Google is reportedly working on an anti-tracking feature for Android. The solution could be similar to the one coming with iOS 14.5, but less strict.

29 Jan 2021

Facebook

Robinhood reportedly sells GameStop shares without permission from traders

Trading app Robinhood on Thursday prevented investors from buying several stocks in order to facilitate short-selling hedge funds in their battle against the working class investors from the WallStreetBets subreddit.

27 Jan 2021

Gaming Bytes

Plex Arcade enables subscription-based retro game streaming to mobiles, devices

Popular media streaming service Plex is foraying into video games. The new Plex Arcade service won't be competing with Stadia, PS Now, or Project xCloud, but will instead focus on the retro gaming scene.