Facebook BARS App Launched to Give TikTok-Like Experience to Budding Rappers

Facebook’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) team has introduced a new app called BARS can be used to create professional-style raps. The new app competes with TikTok, which has been a known platform for creating raps.

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Apple Investigation by Dutch Competition Regulators Nears Draft Decision

Apple is being investigated by Dutch competition authorities for a requirement that developers use its payment system, which charges commissions of between 15 and 30 percent. The year-long investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, or ACM, is now close to a draft decision.

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Apple Spring Event 2021: New iPad Pro, Apple TV, iMac, AirPods 3, AirTags, What to Expect This March

Apple spring event 2021 is speculated to take place in March where the company could unveil new iPad Pro, Apple TV, AirPods, and iMac models. The March event could also be used to unveil the anticipated AirTags.

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Facebook Launches Media Campaign to Defend Targeted Advertisements in Spat With Apple

Facebook is not backing down in its fight with Apple over a new privacy feature that could curb tracking needed for the social network's targeted advertisements, launching a major media campaign to defend a practice that is a big revenue generator.

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iPhone 11 Was the Most Shipped Smartphone in 2020; Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi Take Top 10 Spots: Report

iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in 2020, as per a report. Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi took the top 10 spots with Apple claiming five, Samsung four, and Xiaomi claiming one berth.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Teams Up With Fisker to Make Electric Vehicles, Will Produce Over 250,000 Cars a Year

Electric-car maker Fisker said it will work with Apple supplier Foxconn to produce more than 250,000 vehicles a year beginning in late 2023.

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PUBG: New State Announced With Android, iOS Pre-Registration; Trailer Shows Gameplay, New Mechanics

PUBG: New State has been announced and is being developed by PUBG Studio. The game is said to be up for pre-registration on Google Play but there is no option to do so when you open the listing.

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Telegram Update Brings Auto-Delete Feature, Home Screen Widgets, Expiring Invite Links, and More

Telegram has added an auto-delete feature for messages, widgets, expiring invite links, and unlimited members to the app. The update also improves chat importing experience and reporting system, as well as adds more animated emojis.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest, Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza 2021 Sales: Best Offers on Top Smartphones Today

Amazon Fab Phones Fest and Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sales are running this week with hundreds of deals on popular smartphones in India. We've handpicked the best offers on top mobile phones you can grab on Amazon and Flipkart today.

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Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Is Underway With Exciting Discounts on Apple, Realme, Samsung, Xiaomi, More Brands

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza kicks off today, February 24, and brings discounts on smartphones along with no-cost EMI options and exchange offers. The sale will end on February 28.

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MacBook Pro Models With SD Card Reader and HDMI Port to Launch This Year: Ming-Chi Kuo

MacBook Pro 2021 models could come with HDMI ports and SD card readers, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Earlier, Kuo had also predicted that Apple could be working on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with significant design and hardware changes.

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Apple Users May Spend More on Non-Gaming Mobile Apps by 2024: Sensor Tower

Apple's customers may end up spending more on non-gaming mobile apps by 2024, data analytics firm Sensor Tower said, as lockdown lifestyles result in users looking beyond games to apps that help with more essential services.

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Google Adds App Store’s Privacy Labels to Gmail for iOS Devices

Google has finally added App Store’s privacy labels to its Gmail app for iOS devices. The new change comes over a month after Google was getting noticed for delaying its app updates on the Apple platform to not comply with its new privacy regime.

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Apple Rides iPhone 12 Sales to Become Top Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2020, Samsung Ranks Second: Gartner

Strong sales of iPhone 12 models lifted Apple to the top of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, a Gartner survey showed.

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Clubhouse Crosses 10 Million Downloads Globally on the App Store: Sensor Tower

Clubhouse, the invite-only audio-based social app that’s presently only available to iOS users, has surpassed the mark of 10 million downloads on the App Store globally, according to Sensor Tower. The app was launched in March 2020, though it gained popularity just recently.

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Apple Lends Manufacturing Help as Nasal Swab Maker COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million Kits

Apple said nasal swab maker COPAN Diagnostics has shipped 15 million COVID-19 sample collection kits to hospitals in California, Texas and other US states, bolstered by manufacturing help from the tech giant.

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WhatsApp: Everything You Need to Know About the Controversial Privacy Policy Update

Check out what happens when WhatsApp will implement its updated privacy policy, what all data it will share, and what happens if you don’t agree to the new privacy policy.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Brings Up to 40 Percent Discount on Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple Phones

Amazon Fab Phones Fest sale is live till February 25. It brings up to 40 percent discount on smartphones and up to 80 percent off on smartphone accessories like cases, headsets, and power banks.

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Best Photo Editor Apps for iPhone: From Adobe Lightroom to VSCO, Which One Should You Pick?

Looking for some of the best photo editor apps for your iPhone to fine tune your shots? Here is our list of the best photo editor apps that you can download on your iPhone today.

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Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for Wireless Charging on iPhone

Apple is working on a magnetically attached battery pack for the newest iPhones that would wirelessly charge the handset. It could provide the company with another potentially lucrative MagSafe add-on product.

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Apple TV App Including Apple TV+ Available on Chromecast With Google TV Globally

Apple TV app is globally available on Chromecast with Google TV as per a blog post by Jonathan Zepp, Director of Media and Entertainment for Android and Google Play.

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Apple Could Be Looking to Develop 6G Wireless Technology, Posts Job Listings for Engineers

Apple launched its first iPhone handsets with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now it’s looking to start work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity, or 6G, indicating it wants to be a leader in the technology rather than relying on other companies.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Tipped to Feature LTPO Display, the Same as Seen on Samsung Galaxy S21 Series And Apple Watch SE

OnePlus 9 Pro may come with a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panel, as per a tipster. The display has previously been used in the Galaxy S21 series of smartphones. Apple is also said to use the same panel in iPhone 13.

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For All Mankind Season 2 Review: Lunar Cold War Heats Up

For All Mankind season 2 review: the Apple TV+ series jumps to 1983 with Cold War-era tensions at their peak, as the Americans and Soviets clash on the Moon. Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Wrenn Schmidt, Sarah Jones, and Shantel VanSanten lead For All Mankind cast.

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Apple Updates Platform Security Guide to Highlight Changes Coming With M1 Chip

Apple today updated its Platform Security Guide to highlight the key security changes it has implemented on the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. One of the major changes is the inclusion of the security efforts coming from Apple silicon (M1) that was introduced last year.

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Apple Said to Lobby for India Incentives as It Plans iPad Assembly in the Country

Apple is angling to participate in a new scheme to boost India's exports of computer products, part of what government and industry sources say are plans to bring iPad tablet manufacturing to the country.

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Apple Privacy Changes: Mobile Advertising Companies Form Alliance to Help App Developers for Update

Six mobile advertising companies said they have formed a partnership to help marketers and app developers adjust to upcoming Apple changes that will affect how advertising works on iPhone models.

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Sandes Is the Government's Own WhatsApp: How to Download It, and Everything You Need to Know

Sandes has been launched by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) as an Indian alternative to WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps. The new app is an upgrade to the existing Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) that was meant for official communication between government employees.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini Cracked Rear Glass Repairs Now Possible Without Replacement: Report

Apple is reportedly introducing a new method to fix some hardware issues troubling iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini users that so far required them to replace their devices. Apple is said to be informing its authorised service providers of the new method and providing them with a new “iPhone Repair System” part.

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Apple M1X SoC Specifications, Performance Leak via Benchmarking Site

A new benchmark listing has leaked specifications and performance of the rumoured Apple M1X chipset, which is expected to succeed Apple’s first chipset, the M1, launched last year. The listing claims that the Apple M1X will have 12 CPU and 16 GPU cores, up from 8 CPU and GPU cores on the M1, but will be clocked at 3.2GHz and based on the 5-nanometre architecture as ...

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Microsoft Office All-in-One App Now Available for iPad

Microsoft Office all-in-one app is now available for the iPad. The app is available for download through the App Store and brings access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint under one roof.

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Fortnite Developer Epic Games Takes Apple App Store Payment Fight to EU Antitrust Regulators

Fortnite creator Epic Games has taken its fight against Apple to EU antitrust regulators after failing to make headway in a US court in a dispute over the iPhone maker's payment system on its App Store and control over apps downloads.

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Garmin Enduro Smartwatch With Solar Charging Support Launched

Garmin Enduro smartwatch has been unveiled with a dedicated solar charging lens. The multisport smartwatch also includes customisable power management modes as well as fitness tracking and training features.

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Twitter Voice DMs Feature Being Rolled Out in India, Brazil, Japan

Twitter has launched voice DMs for users in India, Brazil, and Japan. The new feature will let Android and iOS users send voice notes as direct messages or DMs.

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Google Photos Starts Categorising Memories of Beach Holidays, Sweet Food With New Update: Report

Google Photos is updating the Memories section to start showing stories about holidays spent at a beach or seaside as well as sweet food, according to a report. These stories will be featured under “Sand and sea” and “Tasty treats” titles.

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iPhone 13 mini (Or iPhone 12s mini) Tipped to Be in the Works for 2021 Despite Poor iPhone 12 mini Sales

Apple has the iPhone 13 mini (or the iPhone 12s mini) in plans for its 2021 lineup despite poor sales records of the iPhone 12 mini, according to a tipster.

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Apple Music Replay 2021 Playlist Now Available on App and Web

Subscribers of Apple Music can now tune into the Replay 2021 playlist that ranks the songs you’ve been listening to on Apple Music from 1 to 100. Although the playlist resembles Spotify Wrapped, the functionality of Apple Music Replay is different.

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Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE Users Stuck in Power Reserve Mode Can Opt for Free Repairs

Apple has offered free repairs to Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE users facing an issue that prevents them from charging their watch after it enters Power Reserve mode. The company has also released watchOS 7.3.1 for both Apple Watch models to help fix the issue.

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YouTube for iOS Gets First Update Since December, Brings Bug Fixes and Improvements

YouTube for iOS has received the first update that Google has provided through the App Store since December. The new update also comes nearly two months after Apple rolled out privacy labels for apps listed on the App Store.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models With Always-On Display Tipped to Continuously Show Clock, Battery Icons

Apple iPhone 13 Pro models will feature an always-on display along with the ability to persistently show the clock and battery icons, tipster Max Weinbach reported via YouTube channel EverythingApplePro. The tipster also suggested an all-new soft matte back on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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Apple Car: Nissan Says ‘Not in Talks’ With iPhone Maker Over Autonomous Vehicle Project

Nissan said it is not in talks with Apple following a report that the iPhone maker approached the Japanese company in recent months about a tie-up for its autonomous car project.

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How to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

In this article, we are detailing steps to let you use Signal on your laptop or PC. You need the app on your Android phone or iPhone to enable access to your Signal account on your computer.

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How to Move WhatsApp Groups to Signal

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide to help you move your WhatsApp groups to Signal. The steps are applicable to both Android and iOS users.

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How to Slow Down and Speed Up Videos in Adobe Premiere Pro

Slowing down or speeding up videos is very easy if you use the right method. Here’s how to adjust video clip speed on Adobe Premiere Pro.

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iPad Air (2020), Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil 2 Review: Can They Replace Your Laptop?

Although expensive, the 2020 iPad Air could be a versatile all-rounder, with its slick style and powerful processor, especially when used with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2.

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Leher App Is an Indian Alternative to Clubhouse: How to Sign Up and Use

Leher app has started gaining attention among Indian users as being a local alternative to Clubhouse. But how can you sign up on Leher and use it as a discussion platform? Here are the answers.

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Google Photos Getting Updated Video Editor on Android, Pixel-Exclusive Features for Google One Subscribers

Google Photos for Android is getting an updated video editor with over 30 controls to choose from. Separately, Google has announced the debut of Pixel-exclusive features including Portrait Blur and Color Pop for non-Pixel users with Google One subscription.

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For All Mankind Time Capsule AR App Bridges the Gap Between Season 1 and Season 2

For All Mankind Time Capsule AR app, out now for iPhone and iPad, explores the decade-long gap between seasons one and two. Its seven interactive chapters feature virtual objects such as Apple II. LiDAR-equipped devices (iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPad Pro) get two special chapters.

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Global Notebook Shipments Grew 54 Percent in Q4 2020, Chrome OS Registered Highest Growth: Report

Global notebook shipments grew 54 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2020, analyst firm Strategy Analytics said in its quarterly report. The growth came on the back of growing adoption of remote working and e-learning fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WhatsApp Testing Log Out Feature to Enable Better Multi-Device Support: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a log-out feature that will allow users to unlink a device from their main account. The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta update 2.21.30.16 and is a step towards bringing multi-device support to a stable release.

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Koo App: From How to Download Koo to App Features, Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Indian Alternative to Twitter

Koo is the Indian alternative to Twitter that wants to focus on an AatmaNirbhar Bharat, by offering a microblogging experience in Indian languages, by Indians, for Indians. It is available as an app on both iOS and Android.

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Adobe Introduces New Feature for Multiple Users to Collaborate on Photoshop, Illustrator Projects

Adobe has introduced a new ‘invite to edit’ feature that makes it easier for multiple users to work on the same file in Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fresco.

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Apple Maps Testing New Feature to Report Accidents, Speed Checks Similar to Google Maps, Waze

Apple Maps is getting a new feature that will let users report accidents, hazards, and speed checks when navigating to a destination. The new update is initially limited to the latest iOS 14.5 beta release.

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Apple Partners With Taiwanese Chip Maker TSMC to Develop Ultra-Advanced Displays for AR Devices: Report

Apple is reportedly partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to develop new ultra-thin micro-OLED displays for its upcoming Augmented Reality (AR) devices. Apple could launch its first AR product, expected to be pair of glasses, in the next two years.

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Speedtest by Ookla Introduces Video Test to Find Ideal Streaming Quality for Watching Videos

Speedtest by Ookla has added a streaming quality test feature to its iOS app that allows users to measure video-streaming quality specifically. Ookla says this method is ideal because Internet service providers routinely prioritise video traffic differently than other traffic.

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Apple Launches Battery Replacement Programme for Some MacBook Pro Models

Apple has launched a battery replacement programme for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models that aren’t charging past one percent. The company has also launched macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 update that is designed to fix battery charging issues on the affected MacBook Pro models.

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Twitter User Base Jumps to 192 Million Amid US Election Turmoil and Misinformation Battle

Twitter has announced that its user base jumped to 192 million in the Q4 2020 amid US presidential election turmoil. The microblogging site reported profit nearly doubled from a year earlier to $222 million on revenue that soared 28 percent to a record $1.29 billion. But Twitter warns that ad revenue could take a hit from changes Apple is making to the iOS software po...

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Apple iPhone 12 mini Sales Slow as Smaller Smartphones Lose Appeal: Counterpoint

A new report from market research firm Counterpoint says that Apple iPhone 12 mini sales in the US were just five percent of the overall sales of the new iPhone 12 series in the first half of January, adding that it was because people prefer phones with larger screens.

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Google Photos Now Lets You Double Tap or Pinch to Zoom in on Videos

Google Photos users can pinch to zoom in or double tap to zoom in on videos. Double tapping a video on Google Photos or pinching makes the video zoom in and take the entire screen. The new feature makes it easier to look at details in a video on Google Photos.

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Epic Games Spring Showcase and Sale Starts From February 11, Brings New Announcements, Discounts on Games

Epic Games has announced a Spring Showcase and Sale, both of which will start from February 11. The Spring Showcase includes new announcements, gameplay, and more that will be streamed on Twitch.

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Apple Supplier Wistron Says Looking to Restart Violence-Hit Karnataka Plant

Apple supplier Wistron says it is looking to restart the Karnataka plant that was ransacked by contract workers on December 12, 2020 over salary issues. The workers had allegedly destroyed property, gear, and iPhones causing millions of dollars in losses to Wistron and forcing it to shut the plant.

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Apple Faces EU Warning Over Equal Treatment of All Apps Amid Privacy Dispute With Facebook

Europe's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager has warned Apple to give equal treatment to all apps on its platform amid the iPhone maker's privacy changes that have drawn charges of anti-competitive practices from rival Facebook.

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iPhone 12 mini Production May Be Discontinued Due to Weak Demand: JP Morgan

iPhone 12 mini production may get discontinued due to weak demand, JP Morgan supply chain analyst William Yang predicted in a note to investors. The analyst speculated that the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro production may instead get a push, thanks to relatively better market performance.

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Apple Supplier Dialog Semiconductor Said to Be in Talks With Renesas Over $6-Billlion Buying Deal

Japan's Renesas said it is in talks to buy British-based Dialog Semiconductor in a deal that would bolster its automotive chip business and value the Apple supplier at around $6 billion (roughly Rs. 44 crores).

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Google Moves Away From Diet of 'Cookies' to Track Users for Targeted Advertisements

Google is weaning itself off user-tracking cookies that allow the Web giant to deliver personalised advertisements, but which also have raised the hackles of privacy defenders.

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Hyundai, Kia Say They're Not in Talks With Apple on Autonomous Cars

Hyundai said it is not now in talks with Apple on autonomous electric vehicles, sending the automaker's shares skidding a month after it said it was in early-stage talks on cars with the tech giant.

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How to Change WhatsApp Phone Number Without Losing Chats

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can change your WhatsApp phone number without losing chats on your phone.

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Remove Background From Image: 3 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Backgrounds in Your Photos

Removing backgrounds from images nowadays is as easy as pie with these methods.

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Telegram the Most Downloaded App Globally in January, WhatsApp Slides to Fifth: Sensor Tower

Sensor Tower in its latest blog post titled ‘Top Apps Worldwide for January 2021 by Downloads’ announced that Telegram has trumped TikTok and Signal to become the most downloaded app globally. Telegram attracted more than 63 million downloads in January 2021. The report also claims that the largest number of Telegram downloads (at 24 percent) were from India.

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Skype for Android Updated With Background Blur, Improved Custom Reactions Picker

In its release notes on the Microsoft forums, the Skype team confirmed that the latest version of Skype 8.68 is rolling out for all platforms, across Windows, Linux, Web, Android, iPhone, and iPad. The release notes confirm that Skype for Android is getting the background blur feature, almost two years after its first rollout to desktop users in February 2019. iOS use...

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Apple’s Patent Application Indicates That It Could Have a Solution for Fraying Lightning Cables

Apple’s recent patent application suggests it could be developing a solution for fraying wires. In the application, Apple proposed ideas for cables that won’t fray so easily. It proposes developing a strain relief sleeve, or extra thickening of cables overall.

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Apple’s Default Content Filters Restrict iPhone, iPad Users From Searching for the Word ‘Asian’

Apple’s default content filters that are available through preloaded parental controls on iPhone and iPad are restricting users from searching for the word “Asian.” The restriction isn’t limited to the inbuilt Safari browser but also exists on third-party solutions such as Brave or Chrome.

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Apple Watch Helped Alert 58-Year Old Bob March of His Inconsistent Heart Rate, Potentially Saving His Life

Apple shared a moving story on how it managed to alert a 58-year-old former athlete Bob March on time, potentially saving his life. March’s first reading showed 127 beats per minute, which was high, but he brushed it off as a fluke. However, more erratic readings on the Apple Watch over the course of the next few days prompted his wife to book a routine check-up wi...

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Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset Could Be Priced at $3,000, Launch Expected for Q1 2022: Reports

Apple’s anticipated mixed-reality headset will carry a price tag of around $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2,19,000), The Information reports. A render suggesting a late-stage prototype of the Apple headset has also been shared online.

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Google Said to Explore Alternative to Apple’s New Anti-Tracking Feature

Google is exploring an alternative to Apple’s new anti-tracking feature, the latest sign that the internet industry is slowly embracing user privacy, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level Speaker With Up to 16 Hours Battery Life Launched

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level portable Wi-Fi speaker has been launched in Europe. The speaker features a modular design, and is part of the company’s Connected Speakers lineup. B&O claims it offers up to 16 hours of playback on a single charge.

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Android TV Getting Google TV-Like Home Screen Interface; YouTube App for Older Apple TV Models to Go Offline

Google has released a new Android TV update that brings an all-new home screen interface, which looks quite similar to Google TV that debuted on the latest Chromecast. Separately, the YouTube app on older Apple TV models is departing from March.

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Fake WhatsApp Version for iPhone Apparently Made by an Italian Spyware Vendor to Target Individuals

A fake version of WhatsApp for iPhone appears to have been developed by Italian surveillance company Cy4Gate to target specific individuals, according to a report. It could have allowed hackers to obtain information including the Unique Device Identifier (UDID) as well as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI).

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iPhone 13 (or iPhone 12S) Lineup to Feature Upgraded Ultra-Wide Camera, Analysts Claim

iPhone 13 (or iPhone 12S) series, which is also in the news as the 2021 iPhone family, will come with an upgraded ultra-wide camera, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Thomas O’Malley reportedly mentioned in an investor note.

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Ludo Zenith Up for Pre-Registrations on Google Play, Marks Partnership Between Square Enix and JetSynthesys

Ludo Zenith is the result of a partnership between Square Enix and JetSynthesys. The game is up for pre-registration on Google Play with a release planned for later this month.

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Microsoft Lens Is the New Name of Office Lens, First Amongst Many Mobile Productivity Changes

Microsoft Lens is the new name for Office Lens app that lets you scan documents. The app also gets some new features including Image to Text, Image to Table, Image to Contact, and more.

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Apple Tops Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies List for 14th Consecutive Time

Apple has topped the roster of the most admired companies in the world for the 14th time in the row. It is also the top tech company globally. Apple is followed by Amazon, Microsoft, and Walt Disney.

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macOS Big Sur 11.2 Update Released With Bluetooth, External Display Fixes

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2 update for all compatible MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, and other Mac computers. The latest macOS update fixes Bluetooth reliability and external displays.

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iPhone, iPad Users Reporting Crashes With Third-Party Apps After Syncing With M1-Powered MacBook Laptops

iPhone and iPad users have reported third-party apps crashing after syncing their phone or tablet with M1 powered MacBook models.

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iOS 14.5 to Allow iPhone Users With Face ID to Unlock Phones While Wearing a Mask Using Apple Watch

Apple has brought iOS 14.5 developer beta that comes with the ability to unlock supported iPhones while wearing a mask using an Apple Watch. You will need to manually enable Apple Watch unlocking feature by going to the Settings.

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Facebook Says Pop-Up Messages on Its iOS Apps Will Tout Benefits of Targeted Advertisements

Facebook said that pop-up messages on its iPhone and iPad apps will tout benefits of targeted advertisements ahead of a privacy move by Apple that could curb tracking.

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EU Seeks to Overturn $15.8 Billion Apple Tax Ruling, Calls it ‘Contradictory’

The European Union is looking to overturn a critical judgement that ruled in the favour of Apple in a EUR 13 billion ($15.8 billion) tax dispute case. EU says the ruling was “contradictory”.

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