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iOS 17.1 Download for iPhone and More is Imminent

Apple on Tuesday just made Release Candidate builds of its latest software available for developers, signalling that final releases for the masses will be coming soon. Here’s what’s available for developers to download and test right now: iOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) macOS 14.1 Release Candidate (23B73) watchOS 10.1 Release...

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: October 2023

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its latest game lineup for October 2023, set to be available for Cloud, Console, and PC platforms. The announcement includes a mix of new releases and classic titles, some of which were previously showcased at events like gamescom and the Xbox Games Showcase. Available Today: "Like A Dragon: Ishin!" is...

WhatsApp Launches Passkey Support for Android Users

WhatsApp has launched passkey support for Android users, aimed at enhancing account security. The feature allows users to log into their WhatsApp accounts using biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint, face ID, or a pin code, eliminating the need for a one-time passcode. Users can activate this feature during the WhatsApp registration process or later...

Mophie Unveils Snap+ Juice Pack Mini and 3-in-1 Extendable Stand with MagSafe

Mophie announced today the launch of two new Apple MagSafe compatible products: the snap+ juice pack mini with stand and the 3-in-1 extendable stand. The snap+ juice pack mini with stand ($59.95 USD; $79.95 CAD) magnetically attaches to the back of iPhones with MagSafe, initiating charging upon contact. It offers up to a 100% battery...

Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil: Comparison

Apple on Tuesday launched a new Apple Pencil with USB-C, adding yet another stylus to the mix of its offerings. There were no new iPads announced today as rumoured. Here's a breakdown of the similarities and differences between the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation). For starters, all three...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Surprise Visit to China

Apple CEO Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Chengdu, China, meeting with gamers at the company's Taikoo Li store and embracing the local tech scene, reports BBC News. During his visit, Cook interacted with players of Tencent's popular online game "Honour of Kings," stating on Chinese social media platform Weibo that the "energy tonight...

Apple Launches Cheaper USB-C Apple Pencil, But No iPads

Apple has unveiled a new version of its Apple Pencil that features a USB-C connector, priced at $109 in Canada and debuts in early November. The original Apple Pencil is still available for $129 and Apple Pencil 2 is at $169. The company did not unveil iPads this week, resulting in various outlets being wrong...

New iPad and Apple Pencil 3 Coming Tomorrow, Claim Rumours

Is Apple finished with its product announcements for 2023? We all expected something was coming in October but we’ve reached past the halfway point. Now, rumours continue to claim some new products may debut tomorrow, Tuesday. Leaker @MajinBuOfficial said on Monday afternoon, "the new 11 gen 10.9 inch iPad that Apple will present tomorrow will...

Inside Netflix’s Push into High-End Gaming: What Sources Reveal

Netflix is intensifying its foray into the gaming industry, aiming to create more titles based on its popular movies and TV shows, according to people familiar with the situation, reports the Wall Street Journal. While the streaming giant has primarily focused on mobile games, it is planning to venture into higher-end games that can be...

Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Apple Credit Card, Says Report

Goldman Sachs is reportedly reassessing its consumer lending ventures, including its partnership with Apple on credit card products, says the Wall Street Journal. According to people familiar with the matter, some senior executives at Goldman are contemplating exiting the consumer lending space entirely, which would include the Apple credit card and other Apple financial products....