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Twitter rolls out paid 'Ticketed Spaces' for iOS users
The company in May said it was working on 'Ticketed Spaces' feature for hosts to be rewarded for the experiences they create by getting monetary support while providing listeners with exclusive access to the conversations they care about most. "We want to help people creating cool Spaces make $$$. today, some Hosts will be able create Ticketed Spaces!," the micro-blogging platform said in a tweet late on Thursday.
iPhone 13 likely to feature Face ID that works with masks
And now avid leaker Jon Prosser has claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant maker is testing new Face ID hardware that would allow users to unlock their iPhone while wearing a mask or foggy glasses. According to Prosser, Apple is testing more advanced Face ID hardware using a case that fits snugly around an iPhone 12. The case allows the iPhone to bypass its built-in Face ID system.
Apple Watch now has over 100 mn users globally
"Apple's ecosystem is seeing a greater attach rate as the brand continues to bake in attractive designs, health features and related services around it," said senior analyst Sujeong Lim from Counterpoint Research. The US continued to be the key Apple Watch market, contributing to more than half of its user base, with an attach rate of close to 30 per cent.
Global chip shortage affecting 'everybody but Apple': Report
A report from Wave7 Research indicates that the shortages are affecting makers of lower-cost Android handsets, with Samsung and OnePlus being particularly hard hit. However, the shortages do not appear to be affecting Apple iPhone, Mac, or iPad as significantly.
YouTube enables PiP on iPhone for premium subscribers
For now, the PiP mode is limited to YouTube Premium customers and is considered an experimental feature, which means it must be manually activated before use. When enabled, the feature allows users to minimize YouTube's viewing window into a "mini player" that sits atop other apps, reports AppleInsider. Subscribers must first visit YouTube.com/new while logged in to their Google Account.
Global chip shortage affecting 'everybody but Apple': Report
A report from Wave7 Research indicates that the shortages are affecting makers of lower-cost Android handsets, with Samsung and OnePlus being particularly hard hit. However, the shortages do not appear to be affecting Apple iPhone, Mac, or iPad as significantly. Samsung and OnePlus are particularly hard hit since Qualcomm said earlier this year that demand for its chips was outstripping supply.
Asphalt 8: Airborne, Baldo coming to Apple Arcade this Friday
"Asphalt 8: Airborne" features more than 240 real cars to select from automakers and brands such as Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, and Chevrolet. This racing game offers high-speed action with plenty of stunts and chaotic takedowns, reports MacRumors.
Apple Watch Series 7 to come in 41mm, 45mm sizes: Report
According to new information posted on Weibo by a leaker dubbed UnclePan, Apple will offer the Series 7 in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Upcoming Apple Watch is expected to feature smaller bezels and a flat-edged design, which would naturally allow for a slightly bigger surface area for the display.
Apple expected to ship 60 million iPads this year
During the fiscal second quarter of this year, iPad sales soared by a resounding 79 per cent year-over-year. According to DigiTimes, a part of the 60 million Apple tablets being shipped this year includes the 2021 iPad mini. The new iPad mini is rumoured to feature a larger display and slimmer bezels and may come with a better processor. The new iPad will support the Apple Pencil, likely come with the same 3GB of RAM and same 8MP camera on the back.
'Tetris Beat' now available on Apple Arcade
Players are tasked with rotating and dropping Tetriminos in time with the beat in Drop mode, keeping to the rhythm to build combo chains, MacRumors reported. Those who want a more casual gameplay experience can try out Tap mode, while Tetris fans who want a traditional gameplay experience can use Marathon mode, which offers a selection of soundtracks.
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