News & Reviews:   Apple

Have you had to take a video call while doing something else? This can be annoying, as you would often have to end the call to do so. For WhatsApp, the solution is to implement picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. Well, this feature is now officially available to iOS users.

Apple has an excellent track record of software updates for its devices, with many old devices still being supported by the tech giant. The latest iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 operating systems are no exception, as revealed by Apple on its official developer website.

Previously, we reported that Apple may be working on a 15-inch MacBook Air, the first laptop in the Mac lineup to feature that display size. Now, more details have emerged about the product, including its processor and potential release date.

Apple has released the iOS 16.3.1 update which brings several bug fixes and optimisations to supported iPhones. However, if you’re a Google Photos user, you may not want to update your iPhone just yet as the latest update also brought about a new bug which breaks the Google Photos app on iOS.

Apple’s rumoured iPhone hardware subscription service is reportedly facing further delays together with other financial services that the company are allegedly developing. According to reliable tipster Mark Gurman, the slow progress and “missed deadlines” are due to “engineering and technical setbacks”.

The iPhone 15 series that’s coming later year is expected to feature USB-C in accordance with the latest EU regulations. However, despite the universal nature of the port, Apple is reportedly planning to limit its functionality, whereby it may not work with accessories not approved by the tech giant.

Reliable tipster on everything Apple, Mark Gurman has claimed that the tech giant would not be releasing any Mac Studio in the near future. This is because Apple is putting its focus on the first Mac Pro with Apple Silicon instead.

Apple may be launching a new top-of-the-line tier of the iPhone next year which would be its most expensive yet. Dubbed the iPhone ‘Ultra’, it could debut with the iPhone 16 series and maybe a tier above the Pro Max variant instead of replacing it as previously rumoured.

Previously, we reported on reliable tipster Ming-Chi Kuo’s claim that Apple will release a foldable iPad with a carbon fibre kickstand in 2024. However, Kuo may have missed the mark on this prediction as other tech insiders have since denied hearing anything on the matter.

Previously, we reported that Apple is expanding its operations in India, with half of all iPhones expected to be manufactured in the country by 2027. Now, the tech giant has reportedly begun manufacturing AirPods components in India too, which is part of its plans to move production away from China.