Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments using only their iPhones.
Devesh Beri
These are the things that motivate me - creating informative and helpful content, pursuing my passion for motorsports and music, engaging in expeditions, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and spending time with my adorable cat Taco. Covering tech content for 4+ years now. Apple fanboy since 2015. Favourite Apple products - Apple Watch and AirPods Pros.
Articles by Devesh Beri
EU Closes Apple App Store Ebook Probe, but Still Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
EU ends Apple App Store ebook probe, but tech giant still faces scrutiny under competition laws and Digital Markets Act regulations.
Google Pixel Owners Show Higher Confidence in Resale Value Compared to iPhone and Samsung
Google Pixel owners show higher resale value confidence than iPhone and Samsung users. The survey shows surprising trends in the phone resale market.
This Insurance Company Will Give You an (Almost) Free Apple Watch Series 10 if You Can Stay Physically Active
John Hancock offers Apple Watch Series 10 to Vitality Program members for $25 upfront, with monthly costs reducible to 0 through activity.
Apple Pay Most Likely To Be Regulated Like a Bank
CFPB to regulate Apple Pay and other major digital wallets like banks, focusing on consumer protection and compliance with financial laws.
These Are the Top Reasons Why 70% Americans Don't Sell Their Older iPhones
CNET survey reveals top barriers to smartphone resale: 33% cite low value, 31% fear data privacy, while 26% worry about secure data removal.
Apple Developing "LLM Siri" to Compete With And Replace ChatGPT Integration
Apple develops “LLM Siri” to rival ChatGPT, aiming for more natural conversations. Planned release in 2026 with iOS 19 announcement.
For the First Time Ever, Apple Music Artist of the Year Has Repeated; Who Else Has Won It?
Billie Eilish makes history as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year Award for 2024, becoming the first to win the award twice since 2019.
Move From iPhone Mini to iPhone Plus Played Well for Apple
Apple’s iPhone lineup change shows shift from mini to Plus models, with base models leading at 42% while Pro variants maintain steady share.
Apple's Shazam Reaches 100B Song Recognitions (feat. Top 10 Songs)
Shazam hits 100B song recognitions. Top tracks include “Dance Monkey” and “Prayer In C”. App evolves with new features across platforms.
Apple: Monopoly Claim Against Us Is Guesswork; DOJ Says Its Common Sense
Apple seeks dismissal of DOJ antitrust case, arguing lack of monopoly power. Judge to decide by January if case proceeds to trial.
Apple Seeds Public Beta 4 for iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2
Apple releases public beta 4 for iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2, focusing on bug fixes and performance ahead of December launch.
Apple Seeds iOS 18.2 Beta 4 and watchOS 11.2 Beta 3 for Public
Apple releases iOS 18.2 beta 4 and watchOS 11.2 beta 3 for public testing, featuring minor updates ahead of December launch.
Single’s Day Sale Couldn’t Stop iPhone Sales From Going Down by Double-Digit Percentage in China
Apple’s sales dropped during China’s Singles’ Day despite promotions, as it faces stiff competition and economic headwinds in a key market.
Microsoft Releases a New M4 Mac Mini Lookalike PC, But How Similar Are They?
Microsoft unveils Windows 365 Link, a cloud-based PC rivaling Apple’s M4 Mac mini. Compare specs, features, and target markets.
For the First Time Ever, Apple Is Selling Apple News Ads Directly
Apple starts direct ad sales for Apple News, offering new ad units and revenue sharing to maximize profits for itself and publishers.
iPhone SE 4 ‘Confirmed’ To Launch in 4 Months’ Time
iPhone SE 4 set for March 2025 launch with Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, new design, and significant feature upgrades.
After iCloud, Now Safari Gives Up on Older iOSes (Partially)
Apple discontinues iCloud sync for older iOS/macOS devices. Safari bookmarks and backups affected. Updates required to maintain service.
Apple Releases Critical Security Updates for macOS and visionOS
Apple releases critical security updates for macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 and visionOS 2.1.1, addressing actively exploited vulnerabilities.
Apple Releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 with Important Security Fixes
Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 with critical security fixes. Update recommended for all users. No new features added.
Apple to Up the Investment by 10 Times to Sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia
Apple boosts investment in Indonesia from $10m to $100m, aiming to lift iPhone 16 sales ban amid strict local content regulations.
Apple's New M4 Macs Face Virtualization Limitations
Apple’s M4 Macs can’t run macOS VMs older than 13.4 Ventura, limiting virtualization options for developers and testers.
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Apple’s silicon efforts since 2017 set the stage for on-device AI, with the Neural Engine redesign enabling advanced AI on M1 Macs.
Apple Releases Third Beta of visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2
Apple releases visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2 beta 3, adding Mac display options and new screensavers. Public beta for tvOS now available.