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Why Apple is being sued for knowing too much without user consent

iPhone maker Apple is in hot water following speculation that the bitten apple firm has been collecting user data, even when users had changed…

Apple: Here’s what you will soon say instead of ‘Hey Siri’

Apple will soon drop the word “hey” as a wake word for Apple’s smart assistant Siri. Siri was unveiled as an integrated feature of…

Apple will now change to USB-C chargers after EU law

Apple’s iPhones in the European Union will now switch over to USB-C charges for their upcoming iPhone devices. The move comes after lawmakers in…

iOS 16.1 latest version launches, features and bug fixes

Apple is all set to introduce the new iOS 16.1 on Monday, October 24. The update should rollout some updated bug fixes, new iCloud…

Trump’s Truth Social app now on Google Play Store

Former US President Donald Trump’s alternative to Twitter, Truth Social has finally found a way past some Google Play hurdles. The app previously failed…

EU law for USB-C only charger spells global trouble for iPhone, all devices

Someone wants all phones to use same charger by 2024. If you’re not using a USB-C charger you may be in trouble if you’re…

Apple brings back battery indicator to status bar in iOS 16 beta 5

Apple has brought back the battery percentage indicator in iOS 16 beta 5, but it needs you to enable it. The battery indicator makes…

Apple Pay launches in South Africa – but which banks are available?

*Note: This article was updated on 12 August 2021 with the banks that currently support Apple Pay in South Africa. Contactless payment solution Apple…

Apple leans into TikTok format with new Clips video editor update

Apple has its eyes firmly set on the short-form video market as it rolled out “its biggest update” for its video creation app, Clips,…

Fortnite launches #FreeFortnite after removal from app stores

After rolling out direct payments that bypass the app stores, both Google and Apple have removed Fortnite Mobile from Google Play and the App…

US tech antitrust hearing: Roundup of the biggest tech company reveals

In a historic antitrust hearing, tech company CEOs testified before US Congress about anti-competitive behaviour. The hearing lasted over five hours on 29 July,…

Apple Music now shows you ‘Other Versions’ of the same album

Apple Music has rebooted a popular feature that allows users to view different versions of the same album. First spotted by MacStories editor Federico…

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’ reboot to launch on Apple TV+ this March

Apple TV on Monday released a new trailer for Amazing Stories, a reboot of the popular Steven Spielberg series from the 1980s. “This reimagining…

Instagram’s CEO has revealed why there’s no iPad app yet

If you’re still hoping for an Instagram app designed for iPad, don’t hold your breath. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has reportedly revealed why the…

Adobe Illustrator could be coming to Apple’s iPad

A report by Bloomberg on Monday revealed that Adobe is planning to launch an iPad version of Illustrator next year. Adobe Illustrator, the company’s…

You can now control Spotify by talking to Siri on iOS 13

As part of Spotify’s latest update for iOS 13, Apple users can now control the audio streaming app via Siri. This means that users…

Apple drops a wedding cake on an iPhone 11 Pro, because advertising

With the launch of its iPhone 11 Pro range last week, Apple also dropped a pair of promotional ads showing off the device’s triple-camera…

Apple TV+ to launch in November for $10 per month – report

Apple’s Netflix rival, Apple TV+, will launch in November and will be priced at $9.99 a month, a report by Bloomberg revealed on Tuesday….

Apple Arcade could cost the same as Google’s Play Pass

Apple’s subscription service for games, Apple Arcade, will likely cost users $4.99 dollars a month, a report by 9to5Mac revealed on Monday. The service…

You could soon control Spotify on iOS through Apple’s Siri

A report by The Information on Tuesday revealed that Apple may soon allow Spotify users to access the music streaming app via Siri. According…

iStore Meets melds Apple marketing and South African celebs with education

iStore in South Africa on Tuesday announced the launch of “inspirational and informative” iStore Meets across the country. The events, which will take place…

Apple bought Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1bn

Apple has officially bought a majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in a $1-billion deal, the companies confirmed on Thursday. The agreement will allow…

These South African artists have dominated Apple Music since its launch

South African artists have been dominating Apple Music charts in the country over the past four years, Apple Music revealed in a press release…

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