Important features appear in an update iOS 14.5, New features in the latest Telegram update, the launch of unc0ver jailbreak and a new profitable feature on Twitter, Apple's opinions on hearing health, the MagSafe charging port for iPhone, and other exciting news on the sidelines ...

Apple apologizes to a developer, the health app jails a 16-year-old man, and Android 12 privacy features similar to iOS 14, Mac honey and other news on the sidelines.

Telegram gain new options in the latest update

Telegram has gained new features in the latest update, including new options for auto-delete messages, the expiration of invitation links after a certain period, and unlimited group numbers. Auto-delete messages have been a basic feature of Telegram for some time, but with the recent update, the user can enable the automatic delete timer that applies to all Telegram conversations, so that messages are automatically deleted for all participants 24 hours or seven days after sending. By pressing and holding on a message, it will be selected - then delete at the top of the screen - and then enable automatic deletion, and in the same way you can know the remaining time for deletion. One of the advantages is also to use the QR code to send the invitation link next to its link, as well as convert large groups to infinite numbers.

The iPhone 12 series continues to see a strong sales increase

Quarterly shipments of the iPhone 12 series continue to maintain a year-on-year increase, despite weak demand, according to analyst JP Morgan. Where the expectation of the rate of iPhone shipment for 2021 decreased from 236 million units to 230 million units, but despite this, this number still equates to an overall increase of 13% in the volume of shipments compared to the year 2020. These reports are based on a significant reduction in I-shipments. IPhone 12 Pro and weak demand for the iPhone 12 mini, it is believed that Apple will stop producing the latter in the second quarter of this year.

Twitter announces the Super Follow feature, or Super Follows

In an effort to reduce its dependence on ads to generate revenue, Twitter announced two new features coming later this year, including the "super follow" feature that will allow users to charge followers to access exclusive content or access additional Tweets, or a group. Certain, video, or exclusive deals, or newsletter signups, or otherwise.

"Exploring audience funding opportunities such as Super Follows will allow creators and publishers to have direct support from their audiences and motivate them to continue creating content that their audiences love," the company said in a statement.

Another upcoming feature is groups just like Facebook groups based on specific interests and topics.

Statistics about iOS 14

Apple this week released updated certification numbers for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, indicating that iOS 14 is installed on 80% of all active iPhones and 86% of iPhones launched in the past four years, according to data from the store. Applications on February 24th.

By comparison, Apple indicated that iOS 14 had been installed on 72% of all active iPhones and 81% of iPhones that had been launched in the past four years as of December 15th.

The numbers also reveal that iPadOS 14 is installed on 70% of all active iPads and 84% of iPads launched in the past four years, according to App Store data also on February 24th.

By comparison, Apple indicated that iPadOS 14 has been installed on 61% of all active iPads and 75% of iPads that have been launched in the past four years as of December 15th.

Apple says that 12% of all active iPhones are still running iOS 13, and 2% even work with older versions of iOS, as of February 24. And 14% of all active iPads are still running iPadOS 13, while 16% are still on an older version.

The unc0ver jailbreak release is compatible with iOS 14.3

The jailbreak tool has been launched.unc0verFamous for jailbreaking any device running iOS 11.0 through iOS 14.3 using a kernel vulnerability. Unc0ver describes how the tool has been extensively tested across a range of iOS devices running various versions, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max running iOS 14.3. Unc0ver says the tool uses vulnerabilities in the system’s original sandbox.

TSMC is pushing ahead with production of 3nm processors

It is reported that TSMC is on its way to start manufacturing more advanced 3-nanometer processors in the second half of this year, and the company plans to increase production to 55000 units per month in 2022 instead of an initial 105000 units, and will increase production to 2023 units in a year. 30. These processors provide performance improvements of 15% and energy savings of 5% compared to XNUMXnm processors.

Apple is the third largest seller of tablets in India in 2020

Apple enjoyed big gains in the tablet market in India last year, as it increased market share and increased shipments by 13% year-on-year.

For this year, Apple has replaced iBall, the local Indian company, to become the country's third largest tablet shipper. Compared to 2019, Apple saw an increase in iPad shipments of 13%, but it is still struggling to have stock availability throughout the year.

However, Apple has failed in comparison to its closest competitors. Lenovo and Samsung, the two largest tablet manufacturers in India, both saw shipments grow by more than 150% compared to 2019. This is due to the fact that the two companies offer lower-cost tablets compared to Apple's devices. In addition to the increased demand for these devices due to students staying at home and studying remotely due to the Corona pandemic.

Apple has officially discontinued Music Memos

As expected, Apple has officially discontinued Music Memos, as of March 2, and music notes no longer appear in app store searches. However, users who installed the app prior to March 2 can still use it and re-download the app if needed, using the App Store purchase history. And for users who rely on this app, the company released an update that allows them to export their recordings to the Voice Memos or Voice Memos app.

Share Apple's insights on hearing health ahead of World Hearing Day

Apple shared the main ideas of its hearing health study to encourage others to better understand and manage their own hearing health. The data comes from thousands of participants across the United States. Where the company said, 25% of respondents face daily environmental sound exposure such as traffic, machinery or public transport that is higher than the limit recommended by the World Health Organization. She said that nearly 50% of study participants now work, or have previously worked, in a noisy location.

Other insights shared by Apple:

◉ The average weekly exposure to headphones for 10 in XNUMX participants is above the limit recommended by the World Health Organization.

◉ About 10% of the participants were diagnosed with hearing loss. Of these, 75% do not use an industrial hearing aid.

◉ 20% of the participants suffer from hearing impairment compared to the standards of the World Health Organization, and 10% suffer from a hearing impairment that corresponds to exposure to noise.

◉ Approximately 50% of the participants had not had a professional hearing tested for at least 10 years.

25% of participants experience ringing in their ears several times a week or more, which may be a sign of hearing damage.

Apple explains how its products can help protect a person's hearing. By using the Noise app on the Apple Watch, for example, users can enable notifications that alert them to levels of environmental noise hazardous to their hearing health.

Apple will not ditch the Lightning port in the near future

Apple will retain the Lightning connector on the iPhone at least in the near future and will not switch to USB-C according to the Kuo Analyzer, and therefore will not use it on iPhone 13. The reason is because it will harm the MFi standard or make for the iPhone that generates a lot of income for Apple, please. It's about being less water resistant than Lightning.

New patented MagSafe iPhone charging port

In a new patent, it's a MagSafe iPhone charging port similar to the charger found in older MacBook computers, which could pave the way for a future without a Lightning port. Apple has discussed several different designs that would connect the charger to the device.

WhatsApp is testing self-destructing photos on iOS

Shows the screenshots he shared BetaInfo, Which has often leaked things about WhatsApp and upcoming features, an interface through which the sender can choose to self-destruct the image, and the future will have a one-time opportunity to view it and will not be able to save the image in any form. Just like Instagram.

Miscellaneous news

◉ Vancouver-based Buddybuild will be officially closed this fall after Apple's acquisition of the company in 2018. Buddybuild focuses on developer tools designed to allow them to quickly and easily create apps through GitHub, BitBucket or GitLab.

◉ Starting with iOS / iPadOS 14.5, Powerbeats Pro headphones will be able to locate, track and find them using the Find My app just like the AirPods.

Apple is facing a new lawsuit for issuing iOS updates that intentionally slow down the performance of the iPhone, forcing customers to upgrade their devices. The lawsuit comes from the Portuguese Consumer Protection Agency, which said in a statement that it will pursue a case against Apple because it has intentionally manipulated, without informing its users, what it has done. This forced thousands of users to replace the battery of their devices or buy a new phone.

◉ All 270 Apple retail stores in the US have reopened as of March 1, the first time Apple has been operating in all locations since the stores began closing in March 2020.

◉ Apple has released the third beta version of the highly anticipated macOS Big Sur 11.3 update for developers, which is an update to fix bugs.

◉ The Australian Government has approved the ECG feature on the Apple Watch.

Apple is expected to launch the sixth-generation iPad mini in the first half of 2021, possibly as early as March, based on previous rumors.

◉ Pictures claiming to be a third generation Apple Pencil have been shared on Twitter by a leak known as “Mr. White ”, the new stylus shares a very similar design to the current second generation, which is shorter than the previous version and is charged inductive on the side of the iPad.

◉ Apple today released the third beta version of the updates for iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, the public beta version. And the update contains a big new addition. Those running the beta have noticed a new items tab in the Find My app, which is believed to be for AirTags.

◉ This week, Apple introduced a new service that was designed to make it easy and fast for iCloud users to transfer stored photos and videos to Google Photos, which we will talk about in a detailed article, God willing.

This is not all the news on the sidelines, but we came to you with the most important of them, and it is not necessary for a non-specialist to occupy himself with all the wandering and incoming, there are more important things you do in your life, so do not make devices distract you or distract you from your life and your duties, and know that technology is there to make life easier And she helps you, and if she robbed you of your life and preoccupied you, then there is no need for her

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