Apple Music subscriptions for college students in a few countries, including India, would be slightly more expensive to purchase. The new prices for the Apple Music subscription for students are now shown on the company’s official website. It asserts that you can get the service for Rs. 59 per month. This seems to be an increase of more than 20% from the old monthly fee of Rs. 49. Continue reading “Apple Music student subscription pricing increased”
Despite rising U.S. inflation, smartphone shipments climbed in Q1 2022. Canalys, a worldwide technology market analyst organisation, reports that shipments climbed nearly 4% over last year. With this gain, Apple outsold its competitors in the U.S. Continue reading “Apple records 51% market share in the US in Q1 2022: Canalys”
Earlier this month, Apple stopped accepting debit or credit card payments for subscriptions and app purchases. Today, the company has confirmed the same and said that that it will only support UPI and Net Banking for adding funds to Apple ID, which can be used for such payments. Continue reading “Apple asks users to add UPI or Net Banking as it no longer accepts credit, debit cards for App Store payments, subscriptions in India”
With Apple’s WWDC22 just around the corner, fans can expect to see the first glimpses of iOS 16 and macOS 13 in the keynote presentation. Following the recent release of iOS 15.5 earlier this week, Apple is now releasing iOS 15.6 beta 1. For iOS 15, this is most likely the final big update while Apple unveils and releases iOS 16. Continue reading “Apple rolls out iOS and iPadOS 15.6 developer beta update”
Apple this week has not only updated its popular operating systems with iOS 15.5 with new features and security patches, but the firm also revealed a number of additional accessibility features that will be available later this year for the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac ecosystems. Continue reading “Apple announces new accessibility features coming in 2022”
Apple made the announcement today that it would officially begin livestreaming select events on Apple Music. The first concert will be a performance by Harry Styles this coming Friday (May 20th, 2022) at the UBS Arena in New York City. To all intents and purposes, it is an album launch party for Styles, whose third album, Harry’s House, is being released on the same day. Continue reading “Apple Music set to livestream concerts, starting with Harry Styles”
According to a prominent Apple analyst named Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is reportedly testing electronic paper display (EPD) technology for potential implementation in future foldable versions of iPhones or iPads. Even though Apple foldable device lineup has yet to emerge. Continue reading “Apple reportedly testing E-Ink technology for foldables”
Apple has released the stable iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 update to users after weeks of beta testing among developers as well as public testers. These upgrades are currently rolling out to all users worldwide, providing their devices are compatible. Unlike iOS 15.4, iOS 15.5 is relatively unchanged. Continue reading “iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 brings Wallet, Podcast updates”
Over the last week, Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg together reported that Apple will likely swap the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C charging as early as possible next year. However, it may also be logical to go over to USB-C at the same time that Apple gradually phases out Lightning ports for other existing products as well. Continue reading “Apple could move to USB-C for AirPods and other accessories”
A new Apple TV 4K model is expected to be released in the second half of 2022, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, but it isn’t easy to decide whether it may be a “streaming box or HDMI stick”. In April 2021, Apple’s video streaming device got a much better processor, as well as a new and improved remote control. Continue reading “A cheaper Apple TV is expected to launch later this year”
Apple already announced that its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference will be streamed live online from June 6 to June 10, 2022. We now know there will be some limited in-person participation. However, Apple Park at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino will only let in a small number of developers. Continue reading “Apple WWDC 2022 will feature a limited number of attendees in person”
According to a new Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, Apple is trialing iPhones that replace the Lightning port with USB-C. The change would be significant, though it is not entirely unexpected. Apple has already switched the iPad Pro, iPad Air, as well as the iPad Mini to USB-C. In addition, the EU made clear a proposal in September that would necessitate many devices, which include smartphones, to include USB-C ports. Continue reading “Apple is testing iPhones with USB-C port: Bloomberg”
Apple announced the Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge in January 2022, which ran until February 16th, with the winner to be announced in April. As promised, the winners from China, Hungary, India, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and the United States were announced on April 13, 2022. Continue reading “Apple’s Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge India winner felicitated”
After more than two decades on the market, Apple is officially discontinuing the iPod, with the current 7th Generation iPod Touch being the last model ever sold. Continue reading “Apple is discontinuing the iPod after more than 20 years”
Fortnite is heading back to the iPhone and iPad. Cheers to Microsoft, given the continued court battle between Apple and Epic Games. The renowned battle royale game has now become available on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, which is widely available via Safari on Apple devices. Continue reading “Fortnite is finally back on iOS devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming for free”
