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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
Apple Is Helping Developers to “Win-Back” Ex-Subscribers
Apple introduces win-back offers for App Store developers, allowing customized discounts to re-engage former subscribers and boost revenue.
Fewer Than 1 Out of 10 People Are Upgrading Their iPhone Every Year
Fewer than 10% of iPhone users upgrade annually, with 34% keeping their phones for over three years, highlighting a shift in buying habits.
Stolen iPhones Will Be Even More Useless From iOS 18 Onwards
iOS 18 extends Activation Lock to iPhone parts, making stolen devices and components useless. A major blow to iPhone theft and black markets.
Your Eye Movement on Apple Vision Pro Can Give Away Your Passwords
Apple Vision Pro’s eye tracking exposed users’ passwords. Researchers cracked the code, prompting a swift patch from Apple.
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iPhone SE 4 Might Come Out Before Full Apple Intelligence Release
iPhone SE 4 may launch before Apple’s full AI rollout. Get the latest on release timelines and feature availability for both.
Apple Can Legally Deploy Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 to function as FDA-approved hearing aids, offering accessible hearing support via a software update.
iCloud Mail Users Can Soon Unsubscribe Emails in Bulk
iOS 18 brings new iCloud Mail features: cleanup tools, time-based email management, and bulk unsubscribe options for easier inbox control.
Replacing iPhone 16's Battery Gets Easier, but Not for 16 Pro/Max
Apple redesigns iPhone 16 for easier battery replacement, aligning with EU rules. But no such updated for iPhone 16 Pro/Max models.
Users can Adjust Video Speed in Post-Processing on iOS 18
iOS 18 introduces a new feature in the Photos app, allowing users to adjust video playback speed after recording for creative editing options.
Physical Button on AirPods Eliminated; Gets a New Pairing Process
Apple’s AirPods 4 ditches physical buttons for a hidden capacitive control, offering a sleeker design and new pairing method.
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"Everything Just Works" is Apple's Way of Promoting 'Switch to iPhone from Android'
Apple’s new campaign entices Android users to switch to iPhone 16, promising seamless integration and user-friendly features.
GPS-Only Apple Watch 10 Is Heavier Than Cellular+GPS Variant, Why?
The Apple Watch 10 Cellular + GPS model is about 3% lighter than the GPS-only variant, weighing 29.3g (42mm) and 35.3g (46mm).
The Only Visual Cue To Differentiate Between Apple Watch Cellular and GPS Models is Gone
Apple removes red ring on cellular Watch models, unveils Series 10 with larger display, new sensors, and slimmer design.
Apple Releases AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update for iOS 18 Before iOS 18
Apple releases firmware update 7A294 for AirPods Pro 2, adding head gestures, voice isolation, and gaming enhancements ahead of iOS 18.
Apple Watch S10 Can Detect Sleep Apnea but Not Blood Oxygen
Apple Watch Series 10 lacks blood oxygen tracking in US due to patent dispute, while global models retain the feature.
Less Than 1/5th of People Buy New iPhones for New Features
Only 18% of iPhone buyers upgrade for new features, with most purchases driven by obsolescence or device issues.
iPhone Can Now Pause Videos While Recording Instead of Ending
IOS 18 brings video pausing to iPhones, allowing users to create jump cuts and switch lenses mid-recording without post-production editing.
Apple Releases Surprise visionOS 2 Beta 9 Update for Developers
Apple surprises developers with visionOS 2 beta 9, focusing on bug fixes and stability ahead of the upcoming iPhone event.
After Epic, Microsoft Criticizes Apple's App Store Policies
Microsoft challenges Apple’s App Store policies, citing restrictions on cloud gaming services despite recent guideline changes.
Apple Ends LCD Use in All iPhones including 4th Gen iPhone SE
Apple’s new iPhone SE marks the end of LCDs in iPhones, adopting OLED displays for enhanced features and design upgrades.
Apple Makes Sure That the "Person Quitting the Company Doesn’t Actually Leave"
Apple retains key executives in advisory roles after they step down, ensuring continuity and stability while introducing new leadership.
Apple: Social Media Apps Responsible for Age Verification, Not Us
Apple faces growing scrutiny as Louisiana legislator Kim Carver pushes for child safety laws, challenging Apple’s roles in age verification.
Is Upcoming Meta Quest 3S an Apple Vision "Lite" Rival?
Explore how the rumored Meta Quest 3S could challenge Apple Vision Pro as a budget-friendly, entry-level VR alternative.