Tag: Apple
Kenya, Apple Inc Potential Partnership in Talking Stage
The Kenyan government and Apple Inc are in talks to explore ways the tech giant can invest in the country. Talks between the government...
Apple’s Certified Refurbished Products: What You Need to Know
Such is the steep price of Apple products that a flourishing second-hand and refurbished products market is blooming. For instance, iPhones account for around...
The Standardization of the USB-C Port: What It Means for Users
By September 2024, USB-C will become the standard charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the European Union. This was announced...
Comparing Huawei Mate 60 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro
In the world of smartphones, two models that have been making waves are the Huawei Mate 60 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro. Both...
iPhone Spyware Alert: New Predator Exploit Chain Unearthed
Citizen Lab and Google’s Threat Analysis Group have discovered an iPhone exploit chain designed to install Predator spyware on iOS versions through 16.6.1. This...
Forbidden Fruit: iPhone 15 Sells Out Despite Chinese Ban
iPhone 15 listed on Chinese Tmall has already sold out. In fact, the new iPhone sold out within a minute of becoming available.
TMall (Taobao...
San Francisco: Ruto Meets Top Big Tech Leaders
Kenyan President William Ruto held a series of meetings with the big names of San Francisco. This was a case of Silicon Valley leaders...
France Bars the Sale of iPhone 12 Due to Radiation Levels
Apple has been ordered to cease the sale of the iPhone 12 in France. The order is due to the iPhone 12 emitting too...
iPhone 15 Lineup Unveiled: USB-C Charging Update, 48MP Main Camera
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 lineup with a key charging update and an advanced camera system among other features in its annual September...
Apple Shares Slump as Chinese iPhone Ban Widens
China is seeking to widen its ban on iPhone use. Reports indicate the wider ban will cover state-backed firms and local government. Initially, the...
Spyware Alert! Apple Users Should Immediately Update All Devices
Civil Society organization, Citizen Lab discovered a zero-click vulnerability on Apple devices. The vulnerability allows Pegasus mercenary spyware to infiltrate devices.
Zero-click means the spyware...
China Issues iPhone Ban for Government Employees
The People's Republic of China has issued a notice ordering officials at central government agencies to not use Apple's iPhones. The iPhone ban restricts...
Apple AirPods Revenue Dwarfs That of Tech Giants
Apple AirPods are proving to be a lucrative business for the American tech giant. Based on data from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for...
Google, Apple Working to Curb Unwanted Tracking
Google and Apple, announced that they have jointly submitted a proposal that is meant to help the industry deal with unwanted tracking. The industry-wide...
Apple May Have Finally Joined Others in Tech Layoffs
In a world where tech layoffs have become a norm, companies such as Apple, which sits at the apex of tech corporations in terms...
Samsung Second in Q4 Smartphone Market Share, Top Vendor for 2022
A report by Canalys has revealed that in Q4 2022, global smartphone shipments decreased by 17% compared to 2021.
Shipments for the entire year of...
EU Law Forces iPhones to Adopt USB-C by 2024
The European Parliament has voted to pass a law that will see the USB-C or as is commonly known type C enforced as the...
Apple Reveals New iPhone 14 Series with Dynamic Island, Expensive Apple Watch Ultra and Improved Airpods
Apple's annual September event for its iPhones happened last night and the tech giant unveiled new gadgets including the iPhone 14 series and, new...
Apple’s “Far Out” September Event – What to expect
Are you a fan of Apple products and are wondering when the next event will be? Well, follow along as we discuss more on...
How To Transfer WhatsApp Chats From Android to iPhone
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is bringing a much-needed feature imperative for people switching from Android to iOS.
If you've made the change from Google to...
Apple to Drop Lightning Port for This Common Port
The EU has reached a new provisional agreement that sets a common standard for charging electronic devices. The amended Radio Equipment Directive will harmonize...
Cook: App Sideloading Undermines the Privacy of iPhones
According to Tim Cook, app sideloading could be more dangerous than hackers and third-party cookies when it comes to your privacy.
Cook highlighted risks...
Apple Services Including iCloud, iMessage and Apple Music Experiencing Widespread Outage
Apple services are experiencing a widespread outage with users across the globe reporting lack of access.
The affected services include the Apple App Store, Apple...
Tech Companies That Have Suspended Services in Russia
Russia has now passed North Korea and Iran to become the most sanctioned nation in the world following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
The...
iMessage Reactions Will Show Up as Emojis on Google Messages
The chokehold that iMessage has on Apple users has made it harder for them to switch to Android devices.
iMessage has really handy features...
Samsung and Apple Take Lead in 1.35 Billion Smartphones Shipped in 2021
International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed that smartphone shipments dropped year over year during the last quarter of 2021. This marked the second straight...
iOS 15.4 To Support Face ID While Wearing a Mask
Apple is adding two necessary features in the latest iOS 15.4 beta build 1 and they are going to come in handy during the...
Today’s Apple Event: iPhone 13, Watch Series 7, and More to Expect
Apple usually holds a Fall event as the year ends to introduce new consumer tech products including the new iPhone 13 lineup, new Watch...
Facebook Is Rebuilding Its Ad Tools With a Focus on Privacy
Consumer privacy has become a hot topic for tech giants this year. Apple led the way at their WWDC early this year making privacy-focussed...
Apple Insists To Scan User Photos For Anti-Child-Abuse
At the beginning of the month, Apple announced a new technology in the software running all their devices, aimed at child security. This new...
iOS 15: List of iPhones Eligible For the Upgrade
Last night was Apple WWDC 2021 event and the company made several announcements including iOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey, WatchOS 8, iPadOS 15.
iOS 15...
Privacy Takes Centre-Stage at Apple WWDC 2021
User privacy and security is really important for Apple and at their flagship WWDC 2021 event - that theme took centre-stage. The tech giant...
Apple WWDC 2021: FaceTime Comes To Android and Windows
Apple WWDC 2021 is ongoing and with the release of iOS 15, comes a much-needed feature especially for users on Android and Windows -...
Hackers Gain Access to Apple’s Blueprints, Ask for KES 5 Billion Ransom by May 1st.
REvil, a Russian hack group that managed to gain access to confidential blueprints from Quanta Computer, a company that assembles Apple's products, is seeking...
Donald Trump Deplatformed: All the Social Media Networks and Websites That Have Banned/Restricted Him So Far
There was a lot going on this past week but the complete chaos was when the US Capitol was sieged by insurrectionist mobs last...
