Vybe Together App That Promoted Private Parties During COVID-19 Removed From Apple's App Store

Vybe Together, an iOS app that promoted private parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been removed from the App Store. Vybe Together’s deleted FAQ page said that the app was designed to promote ‘small gatherings’ rather than ‘big parties’, although it acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic, as per a report.

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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair — the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is hoping to buy for themselves in 2021.

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Apple AirPods Max Users Reportedly Facing Noise Cancellation-Toggle Issue: How to Fix It

AirPods Max users are reportedly experiencing a glitch when toggling between two noise cancellation modes on the new Apple headphones. There is a noise control button on the right ear cup of AirPods Max to toggle between active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode. When switching between modes, sometimes one cup switches to the new mode, while the other rema...

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Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store to Meet Year-End Deadline

Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence.

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Apple AirPods Max Showing Condensation Issues Near Drivers, Some Users Report

Apple AirPods Max owners are reporting condensation issues in normal use, with water droplets forming inside the headset near the drivers. This is of particular concern owing to the high price of the headphones and the expectations attached to it.

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Google Photos Is Rolling Out a ‘Year in Review’ Feature, 2020 Photo Book: Report

Google is letting Android and iOS users look back at 2020 through a ‘Year in Review’ feature in the Memories carousel in Google Photos. You can also create a 2020 photo book from the pictures of the year gone by.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models May Come With 120Hz Displays, All Models May Have Smaller Notches, Wi-Fi 6E Support

iPhone 13 series rumours suggest that the Pro models will come with 120Hz displays and all models in the series may come with smaller notches and Wi-Fi 6E support.

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App Spending on Christmas Grew 35 Percent to $407 Million Globally: Sensor Tower

Worldwide spending on mobile apps reached $407.6 million (roughly Rs. 2,988 crores) across Google Play and Apple’s App Store on Christmas, according to Sensor Tower. A majority of the Christmas spending was on mobile games, with Tencent’s Honor of Kings becoming the category leader, while TikTok led the category of non-game app spending globally.

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Apple Hits Record After December Surge Sends It Past Amazon

Apple shares briefly rallied to an intraday record on Tuesday, continuing a year-end surge that’s cementing its lead over Amazon as 2020’s best performer among the largest technology stocks.

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Apple Loses Copyright Suit Against Cyber-Security Startup Corellium Over ‘Virtualisation’ of iOS

A federal judge dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cyber-security startup Corellium in a case that could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and vulnerabilities.

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Flipkart Mobile’s Year End Sale Brings Discounts on Poco X3, iPhone XR, Motorola Razr (2019), More Smartphones

Flipkart Mobile’s Year End Sale brings notable discounts on smartphones such as Poco X3, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2020), and Motorola Razr (2019), among others. The three-day sale will last until Thursday, December 31.

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Apple Introduces Launch@Apple Mentorship Programme for First-Generation College Students, to Start Early 2021

Apple has introduced a mentorship program to help first-generation college students majoring in finance, economics, and accounting. Launch@Apple will match students one-on-one with Apple mentors and provide resources for learning and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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HomePod mini Gets Support for 18W Power Adapters Through 14.3 Software Update, Users Report

HomePod mini has received 18W power adapter support through the software version 14.3, some users report. The HomePod mini was earlier working with its bundled 20W adapter and was giving an error when connected with an 18W charger.

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LG’s 2018 Smart TVs Getting Support for Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit: Report

LG’s 2018 smart TV models are receiving Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, as per a report. The software update is reportedly rolling out in a phased manner to limited models. LG had said in September that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will be rolled out to its 2018 smart TV models this year.

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From Zoom to Quibi: Tech Winners and Losers of 2020

In many ways, 2020′s pandemic-induced isolation threw our dependence on technology into overdrive, snipping away at our real-life connections while bringing digital relationships to the fore.

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Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Gadgets 360 staff picks the best gadgets they bought in 2020. On the list: iPhone XR, Apple Watch (Series 6, SE), Realme Buds Air Pro, Galaxy S20+, OnePlus TV, Hisense TV, TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi, Dyson V10, HomePod, Acer Predator, Sony Z9F soundbar, 360 S7 robot vacuum, and more.

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Apple Watch, HomePod Users Report of Activation Failure During Setup

Apple Watch and HomePod customers have reported activation failures online. One user found that two new Apple Watch SE purchases failed verification upon setup. Several other users have commented below his post confirming that they were experiencing similar problems.

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The Most Exciting PC News of 2020 for Gamers, Enthusiasts, and Working from Home

The biggest names in the PC hardware industry - Apple, Intel, AMD and Nvidia - all made the news in 2020 for their bold innovations and performance leaps, and in some cases, their setbacks as well

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Apple Starts Charging Reduced App Store Commission From Some Developers

Apple has started rolling out its reduced App Store commission, according to some developers. The company originally promised to bring the change under the App Store Small Business Programme from January 1, 2021.

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iOS 14: How to Automatically Change Your iPhone’s Wallpaper

With iOS 14.3, users now get the ability to automatically change their iPhone’s wallpaper with the help of wallpaper automation in Shortcuts app. Follow this guide as we tell you how to automate setting up wallpaper on your iPhone.

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WHO Launches Mobile App for COVID-19 Updates, Again

World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a mobile app called WHO COVID-19 Updates to provide latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Initially, WHO brought its coronavirus-focussed mobile app in April that it pulled from app stores shortly after release.

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MediaTek Surpasses Qualcomm to Become Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020: Counterpoint

MediaTek outstripped Qualcomm and became the biggest smartphone chipset vendor, according to Counterpoint. The chipmaker gained 31-percent market share in the third quarter of 2020.

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Josh, Moj, Mitron, and More: Five Popular Made-in-India TikTok Alternatives

From Josh to Moj, here are five fun and popular Indian short-form video-sharing apps that you can choose if you still miss TikTok.

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Telegram Launches Group Voice Chat Rooms; Android Users Get New Animations, SD Card Storage Support

Telegram Voice Chats feature has been announced. It allows a “few thousand people” to engage in always-on group video chats, and gives them freedom to join and leave a group voice chat as they please. The update brings new animations to Android and iOS users get Siri support.

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Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Honk app, on iPhone only, offers real-time chat and texting. On Honk, your messages are shown to the other person as you type.

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Apple's AirPods Max Headphones Offer Big Sound, but Bugs Compromise $549 Price Tag

Apple AirPods Max headphones sound terrific. For almost the price of an iPhone 11, anything less would be a major let-down. Apple’s entry into the rapidly expanding category of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones was inevitable, and the end result lives up to the company’s usual high standards.

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Apple Shares Fix for Apple TV and Apple Watch ‘Pairing Canceled’ Issue With Apple Fitness+

Apple has shared a solution for users facing an issue when trying to connect Apple Watch with Apple TV to use Apple Fitness+.

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Airtel Xstream Content Subscription Now Available to Non-Airtel Users

Airtel Xstream is now available for non-Airtel users. The service, which was launched in September 2019 as a revamped version of Airtel TV, was exclusive to Airtel users up until now.

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iPhone 12 Was Top Selling 5G Smartphone in October Despite Just 2 Weeks on Sale: Counterpoint

iPhone 12 was the best-selling 5G smartphone globally in October, despite being on sale for just two weeks. iPhone 12 captured 16 percent market share, followed by iPhone 12 Pro at 8 percent.

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Apple ‘Project Titan’ Targets Self-Driving Cars Production by 2024 With 'Next Level' Battery Technology, Say Sources

Apple is planning to start producing its first self-driving passenger vehicle by 2024 under its Project Titan. Apple will be using its own “next level” battery technology that will drastically reduce the cost of batteries, according to sources in the know.

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Apple Supplier Wistron Sees No Major Financial Impact From Karnataka Plant Damage

The Karnataka factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Apple supplier Wistron said.

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Apple Temporarily Shuts California Stores in Virus Surge, Some in UK After New Curbs

Apple has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California, US, because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the UK following restrictions introduced by the government in London.

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Apple Supplier Wistron Could Not Manage Scaled Up iPhone Plant, Broke Several Laws: Government Report

An investigation by Karnataka government into the violence at Apple supplier Wistron’s Kolar plant states that the Taiwanese contract manufacturer could not cope up with the rapid scaling up of manpower and breached several laws. The manpower at this plant, which assembles one iPhone model, rose to 10,500 workers from the permitted 5,000 in a short span of time.

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AirPods Max Low Power and Ultralow Power Modes Explained on Apple Support Page

AirPods Max, the new wireless headphones from Apple, come with a low power and an ultralow power mode to save battery. There is no power button on the headphones and they go into an ultralow power mode when put in its Smart Case.

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Microsoft Edge Browser Available for Apple M1 Mac Models With Native Support

Microsoft Edge browser with native support for Apple Silicon is now available for download in Canary channel, the Edge developers’ team has announced via a tweet.

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Apple Supplier Wistron's 'Labour Violations': 12-Hour Shifts, No Overtime

Karnataka labour department’s preliminary investigation into violence last weekend at a factory run by Apple supplier Wistron found several violations by the Taiwanese firm and its vendors, according to its report.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Begins on December 22; Brings Up to 40 Percent Off on Smartphones, Accessories

Amazon’s Fab Phones Fest sale is set to begin on December 22. The sale brings up to 40 percent off on smartphones and accessories and will go on till December 25. It includes offers from brands such as Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more.

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Google Wins EU Approval for $2.1-Billion Fitbit Acquisition After Agreeing to Not Use Data for Advertising

The European Union on Thursday approved Google's $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,400 crores) purchase of smartwatch maker Fitbit, after the tech titan agreed to conditions including not using health data from European users for advertising.

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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Browser Extensions Infected With Malware Hit 3 Million Users: Avast

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers are hosting malware-laden extensions that may have affected up to 3 million people, cybersecurity software company Avast said. These extensions were billed as a way to download content from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, and Spotify.

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iOS 14 Now Running on 81 Percent of iPhone Models Released in Last Four Years, Apple Says

iOS 14 is running on 81 percent of all iPhone models introduced in the last four years, according to Apple. The company shared that 75 percent of iPad models launched in the last four years are running iPadOS 14.

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Apple AirPods Pro ‘Lite’ Without Active Noise Cancellation Coming in 2021: Report

Apple is reportedly working on bringing AirPods Pro ‘Lite’, a true wireless headset with the same form factor as the AirPods Pro but without active noise cancellation. The new headset could launch in early 2021.

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Google Chromecast Users to Get Access to Apple TV Services in Early 2021

Apple TV and its paid streaming service Apple TV+ will be available on Google's latest Chromecast device early next year, the search giant said.

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Facebook Criticises Apple Privacy Policy in Newspaper Advertisements

Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper advertisements that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses.

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Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review

The new Mac mini (2020) is powered by Apple's own M1 SoC rather than an Intel CPU. Conceptually, a lot has changed, though it should be business as usual for most people.

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Firefox Version 84.0 Update Brings Native Support for M1 Mac Models, Grid View for Android

Mozilla has released Firefox version 84.0. This update includes native support for the new Mac models with Apple’s M1 chip, which, Firefox says, enables it to launch over 2.5 times faster as compared to the non-native build in Firefox version 83.0. Firefox version 84.0 is also the last release to support Adobe Flash.

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macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update Now Available: How to Download, Install

macOS Big Sur 11.1 update has been released by Apple. It brings support for AirPods Max headphones, App Store privacy labels and Apple News widgets. Air quality health recommendations will now be provided in Weather and Siri for countries including India and the US.

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Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Getting Software Version 14.3 With Performance, Stability Improvements

Apple HomePod and HomePod mini have received software version 14.3. The new update, that comes following the release of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, and macOS Big Sur 11.1, brings general performance and stability improvements.

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Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Getting Software Version 14.3 With Performance, Stability Improvements

Apple HomePod and HomePod mini have received software version 14.3. The new update, that comes following the release of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, and macOS Big Sur 11.1, brings general performance and stability improvements.

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Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Mac Optimised for Apple Silicon, iCloud Accounts Get Outlook Support

Microsoft 365 apps for Mac have been optimised for new Apple M1-powered machines, including MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Microsoft has also announced changes to Outlook for Mac.

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Facebook Takes Swipe at Apple While Supporting Draft EU Rules

Facebook said it hopes new draft rules by the European Union aimed at curbing powers of big US companies could set boundaries for Apple, its latest volley in an ongoing feud.

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Apple Plans to Make 30 Percent More iPhone Units in First Half of 2021: Report

Apple plans to raise iPhone manufacturing by nearly 30 percent to up to 96 million units in the first half of 2021, Japanese financial daily Nikkei reported, prompting another jump in the shares of the California-based tech giant.

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The Best Wearables of 2020 in India

We’ve compiled a list of the best wearables that are currently on sale in India.

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Spotify Premium Mini Subscription Brings Discounts to Daily, Weekly Plans

Spotify has revised its daily and weekly Premium plans in India. The two are now under Premium Mini subscription plans and are priced at Rs. 7 per day and Rs. 25 per week.

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Signal Group Video Calls With End-to-End Encryption Debut on Android, iOS for Up to 5 Participants

Signal has introduced group calls for its app on Android and iOS. The group calls are end-to-end encrypted and available on the latest version of the app. The number of participants in a group call is limited to five, but Signal said that it was working on expanding the maximum number of participants in a call.

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Facebook Collab Music Video App Launched on iOS, to Take on TikTok

Facebook’s experimental music-making app, Collab, has been launched. It is available for iOS users in the US to download from the App Store. A ‘collab’ features three 15-second independent videos playing in sync. Collab’s release includes improvements such as audio syncing and the use of external audio interfaces.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models Rumoured to Have ProMotion, Always-On Displays: Report

Apple could finally introduce higher refresh rate displays and maybe even an always-on mode in its 2021 iPhone lineup. Rumour has it that Apple could adopt LTPO displays for its Pro models, that could help enable such features.

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Facebook, Google, More Tech Giants Said to Face Huge Fines or Get Banned for Breaches Due to Draft EU Rules

Draft EU rules to be unveiled would see tech giants face huge fines or banned from the market for breaches, sources said, posing a major challenge to the likes of Google and Facebook.

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Apple Starts Rolling Out Privacy Warnings on the App Store, Promises a Manual Review

Apple is updating its privacy policy and apps will now come with a ‘nutritional label’ but Apple’s not talking much about what it’ll do in case an app does not actually declare everything.

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iPhone 13 Models Will Not Face Delays Like iPhone 12 Series: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 13 models will not face delays like the iPhone 12 series did this year due to the pandemic. The development was shared by known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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Alibaba, Tencent-Backed Unit Face Fine Under Anti-Monopoly Law in China

China’s market regulator said it fined Alibaba and a Tencent Holdings-backed company for failing to seek approval before proceeding with some acquisitions.

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Wistron Estimates Over Rs. 437 Crore-Loss in Employee Violence at Karnataka Plant

Wistron said that it had suffered loss worth Rs 437.4 crore in the violence in its facility unleashed by a section of workers over salary issues at its plant in Kolar district in Karnataka.

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Apple Fan? Here's the Cost of Owning Every Consumer Product and Service It Sells

Apple has always been a premium brand. Apple has tried placing itself as a more accessible brand by releasing the budget iPhone SE earlier this year. For those with enough money to spend, Apple offers myriad ways to squander your money.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Offers Deals on iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy F41, More Smartphones

Flipkart Big Saving Days includes deals, discounts, and offers on a wide range of smartphones. The sale will begin on Friday, December 18, and go on till Tuesday, December 22. Prime members will be granted early access to the sale; it will begin a day earlier for them.

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Apple Said to Be Probing if Wistron Facility in India Flouted Supplier Rules Following Violence: Report

Apple is probing if its Taiwanese contractor Wistron flouted supplier guidelines at a violence-hit iPhone manufacturing facility near Bengaluru, according to a newspaper report citing people familiar with the development.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls for Stricter Corporate, Government Climate Goals at UN Summit

Apple CEO Tim Cook called on governments and businesses to implement stronger climate targets starting next year, during remarks at the United Nations' Climate Ambition Summit.

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Apple iPhone Users on iOS 14 Report Problems With Receiving Texts, WhatsApp Notifications

iPhone users who have updated to iOS 14 and later are reporting notification issues. The affected users aren’t getting notification alerts for text, iMessage, and WhatsApp messages.

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Apple Watch SE Review

The Apple Watch SE is the most affordable new smartwatch from the Cupertino company. We test it out to see if it offers more value than its siblings.

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Why Apple TV+’s Wolfwalkers Was Seven Years in the Making

Inside Wolfwalkers, the Apple TV+ animated movie from Cartoon Saloon, as director Tomm Moore, co-director Ross Stewart, and writer Will Collins discuss how a bigger budget helped them with “wolfvision”, the story, and behind the scenes.

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The Game Awards 2020: Among Us, Super Smash Bros. Get New Additions; Mass Effect, Dragon Age 4 Teased, More

The Game Awards 2020 saw several major announcements about upcoming new games and updates to popular titles. These include a new teaser for Mass Effect, a new map for Among Us, and many more. We round up some of the most notable announcements made at the ceremony.

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Best Apple Arcade Games of 2020

Apple Arcade, the company’s subscription gaming service for its devices, has seen some top notch launches this year, including Creaks, Spyder, and Beyond Blue. Here are our top picks for 2020.

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Google Drive App Receives New Features to Improve Search on Android, iOS

Google’s new search features for Google Drive app on Android and iOS include one that will enable users to see and re-run recent desktop and mobile searches. Users will also be able to see and select from ‘intelligent suggestions’ as they type in the search bar, including suggestions for people, past searches, and keywords.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared new details on the company’s plan to return to the office during a virtual town hall meeting with employees.

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Apple Starts Work on Its Own Cellular Modem, Chip Chief Johny Srouji Says

Apple has started building its own cellular modem for future devices, a move that would replace components from Qualcomm, Apple’s top chip executive Johny Srouji told staff.

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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with its brand new silicon called Apple M1. It promises huge leaps in performance and vastly better battery life compared to the older Intel-based MacBook Air. I’ve been using the new M1-powered MacBook Air as my work machine for about a week, and here’s what I think of it.

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Wolfwalkers Review: Apple TV+ Gets Its First Animated Oscar Nominee

Wolfwalkers movie review: director Tomm Moore closes out his thematic Irish folkore trilogy with a wonderful chapter. Wolfwalkers release date is December 11. Watch the full movie online on Apple TV+.

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TikTok Overtakes Facebook to Become 2020’s Most Downloaded App Globally: App Annie

TikTok overtook Facebook to become the most downloaded app globally in 2020, as per data analytics platform App Annie. The report showed that TikTok jumped the ranks by three spots this year on its list. Facebook’s apps, however, dominated the top five most downloaded apps list.

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WhatsApp Claims App Store Privacy Labels Are Anti-Competitive, Apple Says Applies to Its Own Apps Too

WhatsApp spokesperson told Axios that focusing just on what information is taken by apps could scare users and work against developers. The Facebook-owned company said that Apple should also highlight measures taken by WhatsApp to protect user information that is collected.

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Apple, Google Ban X-Mode From Collecting Location Data From Users’ Phones

Google, Apple confirmed that they are banning location-tracking software developed by data collection firm X-Mode Social from their app stores.

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Apple’s Self-Driving Car Unit Handed Over to AI Chief Who Oversees Siri: Report

Apple’ self-driving car unit has been handed over to John Giannandrea, who heads the Cupertino company’s artificial intelligence wing and oversees the digital voice assistant, Siri. Giannandrea formerly headed the search and artificial intelligence team at Google before joining Apple in April 2018.

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Google Photos Now Syncs Liked Images With Apple Photos, Hits 5 Billion Installs on Play Store

Google Photos is getting a new update that will let users sync their liked pictures on the app with Apple Photos. The new feature is expected to deliver a smooth cross-platform experience for Google Photos users. The app reached 5 billion installs on the Google Play store recently.

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Apple AirPods Max Shipping Times Stretch Up to 14 Weeks for Some Colour Options

Apple’s new premium headphones, the AirPods Max, are available to buy in India at Rs. 59,900. However, depending on the colour, shipping times can stretch up to 14 weeks, although some options ship in just two weeks.

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Apple Fitness+ Workout Service to Launch on December 14: Pricing, Compatible Devices, Features, More

Apple Fitness+ will launch with 10 of the most popular workout types, including high intensity interval training (HIIT), strength, yoga, dance, core, cycling, treadmill (for running and walking), rowing, and mindful cooldown. Most workout sessions range in increments of 10, 20, 30, and 45 minutes. Apple has hired a team of trained professionals for the service.

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Apple Could Block Apps That Don't Comply With New Privacy Feature

Apple threatened to remove apps from its widely-used App Store if they don't comply with an upcoming private feature allowing users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.

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Apple Could Block Apps That Don't Comply With New Privacy Feature

Apple threatened to remove apps from its widely-used App Store if they don't comply with an upcoming private feature allowing users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.

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Apple AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones Launched in India, Shipping Starts December 15

Apple has launched a new pair of over-ear headphones called AirPods Max. They are priced in India at Rs. 59,900 and are available in five colours. They will begin shipping on December 15.

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Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Receiving iOS 14.2.1 Update With General Improvements

Apple is rolling out a software update for the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers, which brings general performance and stability improvements. The update is just 33.8MB, and can be accessed through the Home app on iOS.

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Google Assistant Gets Support for Apple Music on Smart Speakers, Displays

Google’s Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, and other Assistant enabled devices are getting support for Apple Music. Google announced that Apple Music will be available on Assistant-enabled smart speakers and displays in France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US.

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Apple Said to Launch New Mac Processors as Early as 2021, to Take on Intel’s Fastest

Apple is planning a series of new Mac processors for introduction as early as 2021 that are aimed at outperforming Intel’s fastest.

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iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone SE, Infinix Note 7, Asus ROG Phone 3, and Others Get Discounts for Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale

Flipkart’s on-going Mobiles Bonanza sale includes discounts on Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone SE, and Infinix Note 7. The three-day sale begins today and will go on till Thursday, December 10. Flipkart is also offering exchange offers and bank deals.

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iPhone 11 Gets Improved DxOMark Camera Results in Retest, Scores Higher Than OnePlus 8 Pro

The iPhone 11 updated photo score on DxOMark is 129 points, its zoom score is 36 points, and its video score is 109 points. The iPhone 11 overall managed to score a healthy 119 points, a significant rise from the earlier 109 points. It now trumps phones like the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20+ that managed to achieve 118 overall points.

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iOS 14.2 Drastically Causing Battery Drain Issues, Some iPhone Users Complain

Apple users updating their iPhone to iOS 14.2 have reported severe battery drain issues. Alongside the iPhone users, some users updating their iPad to iPadOS 14.2 have also reported similar battery problems. Apple is yet to respond to user complaints.

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iPhone 11 Users Facing Touchscreen Issues Can Get Free Display Replacement from Apple: How to Check Eligibility

iPhone 11 users experiencing touchscreen issues can get a free screen replacement if their phone was manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020. You can check if your phone is eligible by entering the serial number on Apple’s website.

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iPhone 12 Review

The iPhone 12 isn't the most affordable or the most feature-packed, but it could be the ideal middle ground for many people.

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iCloud Family Sharing Now Allows Apple Users to Share In-App Purchases, Subscriptions

Apple users can now share in-app purchases and subscriptions to Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+ with their family members via iCloud Family Share feature. The feature is only available on iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur as of now.

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YouTube to Warn Users Before Posting Offensive Comments, Rolls Out Features to Support Diverse Communities

YouTube is introducing new features aimed at supporting diverse communities and encourage respectful interactions. The video streaming platform on Android will warn users when a comment they are about to post may be offensive to others, giving them the option to reflect before posting.

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Apple Music Announces Top Songs, Artists, Albums of 2020; Arijit Singh Top Artist in India

Apple has announced Apple Music’s Top 100 charts, with Arijit Singh coming in as the top artist of the year in India. Singh was followed by The Weeknd and Post Malone. ‘The Box’ by Roddy Ricch, meanwhile, was announced as the Top Song of 2020 globally. Apple also shared the Top Most-Read Lyrics chart and the first Shazamed locations of the top 25 songs.

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Apple Watch Series 6 Review

The Apple Watch Series 6 is the fastest and most feature-packed Apple Watch yet. Is it worth an upgrade over the Series 5? Read our review to find out.

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iPhone 8 Series, Later Models Now Support 1080p FaceTime Calls Over Wi-Fi

iPhone 8 now supports FaceTime calls at 1080p over Wi-Fi, a feature that was reportedly added with iOS 14.2. Apple added support for 1080p FaceTime calls on iPhone X and beyond with iOS 14, according to the official changelog.

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MacBook Pro Redesigned Mini-LED Models to Launch 2021, Mini-LED iPad to Launch in First Half: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple will reportedly bring two new MacBook Pro laptops next year, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. Kuo predicts that the two MacBook Pro models with mini-LED displays and Apple Silicon chip should launch next year, while a redesigned MacBook Air with mini-LED and Apple Silicon may launch in 2022. New iPad models with mini-LED display are also expected to ...

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iPhone 12 Series Users Report Significant Battery Drain Even in Standby

Apple forums is filled with complaints of iPhone 12 series users complaining of battery drain issue on their new handsets. On standby, with almost no background activity and 5G turned off as well, the new iPhone 12 units continue to rapidly drain battery, according to users. Some users have reported experiencing a battery drain of as much as 10 percent, whereas some c...

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TikTok US Ban: Appeals Court Schedules December 14 Hearing on App Store Block

A federal appeals court said it will hear oral arguments on December 14 on the government's appeal of an order that blocked a ban on Apple and Google offering TikTok for download in US app stores.

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iPhone 12 Series Users Are Complaining About Frequent Signal Drop Issue on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

Many users have thronged to Apple forums and Reddit to report a signal drop issue on their iPhone 12 series units. Based on the complaints, it seems that the issue is particularly significant when a user is travelling or driving. All of the iPhones in the series i.e. iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are reportedly experiencing frequent s...

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iPhone Vulnerability Could Have Let Attackers Gain Complete Control Over Wi-Fi: All the Details

Apple patched a serious vulnerability earlier this year that could have allowed attackers to gain complete control over any iPhone using Wi-Fi. The issue was fixed with the release of iOS 13.5 in May.

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Apple HomePod mini Review

Close to three years after the launch of the Apple HomePod comes the HomePod mini. Priced at Rs. 9,900, is this compact smart speaker only good for Apple fans? Find out in our review.

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Apple Reveals App Store's Best Apps, Games of 2020, Announces Podcasts, Books of the Year

Apple on Wednesday released the list of best apps and games of 2020 on the App Store. The company named 15 apps and games that are titled as the “Best of 2020”. Additionally, Apple announced the list of most popular books and audiobooks on Apple Books and the show of the year 2020 on Apple Podcasts.

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Google Maps Brings ‘Community Feed’ in Explore Tab for Nearby Recommendations on Android, iOS

Google has confirmed that this new community feed in Google Maps is rolling out globally for Android and iOS users both. We were not able to see the new feed in our Android app just yet, and Google may be rolling it out in a staggered manner. It should be available for all users in the very near future. The new community feed can be found in the ‘Explore Tab’ insi...

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Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, Patty Jenkins Reveals

Wonder Woman 1984 HBO Max release will be available in 4K HDR with support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, director Patty Jenkins has announced. Apple TV 4K, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Amazon Fire TV Cube, 4K Fire TV Edition smart TVs, Chromecast Ultra, Android TV devices, and AT&T TV will be supported.

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MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Goes on Sale More Than a Month After Apple Announced It

The MagSafe Duo is priced at $129 in the US. It is now available through the Apple online store and shipping is said to be done in just one business day. The MagSafe Duo wireless charger is listed in a single White colour and there is an EMI option of $10.75 per month for 12 months.

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WhatsApp Update to Bring Custom Wallpapers for Chats, Sticker Search Via Text and Emoji

WhatsApp is receiving new updates that will bring improvements to wallpapers and enable features including sticker search via text and emojis, and the ability to set a separate wallpaper for dark mode. WhatsApp is also bringing a new feature that will let users set custom wallpapers for more important chats and favourite contacts.

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Amazon Brings macOS to Cloud in a Boost to Apple App Developers

Amazon will run Apple's macOS on its cloud service for the first time, allowing app developers for Apple's devices to access the operating system on demand.

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