WhatsApp will soon let you hide your online status
The more control that social media platforms give us over our accounts, the better. For as much data as we hand over when we create …
Apps & Software
Google will auto-delete abortion clinic visits from location history
Google recently announced a few new health-related privacy features for its products. The updates seem to be in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to …
Instagram finally lets you delete your account in the iOS app
You can now delete your Instagram account from the iOS app. Previously, if you wanted to delete your account, you had to navigate to the …
Twitter is killing TweetDeck for Mac on July 1st and everyone’s angry
It’s been 11 years since Twitter acquired TweetDeck for $40 million. In the intervening years, the company has methodically killed off all of the TweetDeck …
iOS 16 might let you pay for gas from your car’s screen using CarPlay
If you watched Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote earlier this month, you know that iOS 16 will do far more than just upgrade the lock screen. …
Apple now lets iPhone apps use third-party payment systems in South Korea
The South Korean government passed the Telecommunications Business Act about a year ago, a new law that forces companies like Apple and Google to provide …
Waze partners with the Tour de France to improve competition traffic
The Tour de France 2022 cycling events kick off on Friday, and millions of fans will be watching for the next month. But that also …
Google’s Switch to Android iPhone app now supports all Android 12 devices
Google officially launched its Switch to Android app for iPhone earlier this year. As its name suggests, the app intends to simplify the process of …
iOS 15.6 beta 4 and iPadOS 15.6 beta 4 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 15.6 beta 4 and iPadOS 15.6 beta 4 on Tuesday, June 28th. With the first iOS 16 developer beta arriving during WWDC …
This red flag may tell you if someone hacked into your Facebook account
For the umpteenth time in the life of the social networking giant, Facebook is preparing to implement a top-to-bottom overhaul of its signature blue app …
Netflix CEO confirms upcoming new plan with ads
There has been increasing talk about a Netflix with ads subscription tier coming soon, another attempt from the company to steady the ship and return …
Google brings five vital new features to Chrome browser on iPhone and iOS
Google’s Chrome browser isn’t just the biggest desktop browser in the world — it’s also the most popular mobile browser on Earth. That will likely …
A list of iOS 16 features that require an iPhone XS or newer
Earlier this month, Apple revealed iOS 16 at WWDC 2022. We got to see the redesigned lock screen, Live Text for videos, the ability to …
This crazy new iPhone photo-editing feature in iOS 16 is blowing people away
Once iOS 16 finally arrives this fall and brings the next generation of Apple’s mobile operating software to iPhones, everyone’s going to be talking about …
iOS 16 beta 2 will resend edited iMessages to iPhone users on older software
iOS 16 brings over several novel features, and you can already try the new iPhone operating system, as long as you have access to a …
iOS 16 beta 2 and iPadOS 16 beta 2 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 16 beta 2 and iPadOS 16 beta 2 on Wednesday, June 22nd. The second betas come just over two weeks after …
Ex-Apple engineer explains why the original iPhone couldn’t copy and paste
The iPhone is a formidable device, the main computer many people interact with during the day. The same goes for Android handsets, of course. Smartphones …
Google tried to troll Apple with this painfully cringey Drake video
Apple hardware and Google services have increasingly managed to play nice together over the years, in spite of the occasional sparks and antipathy directed at …
Airdrop app on MacBook finally puts the notch to good use
After introducing the notch on the iPhone X in 2017, Apple brought the infamous screen cutout to the MacBook Pro last year. A few days …
New Google Maps widget shows live traffic information on Android
Google announced a brand new Google Maps widget that will offer users real-time traffic information about their current location. The feature should make it even …
New Microsoft Defender app works on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows
Microsoft just launched Microsoft Defender, a brand new security application that works on any platform. Microsoft Defender has apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, …
Airbnb just launched new safety features for solo travelers
The pandemic has changed everything about daily life, including the way people work and travel. More people have been working from home than ever. Similarly, …
One new iPhone feature in iOS 16 is already being abused by users
Even though iOS 16 hasn’t been released in widespread form yet to the general public, iPhone users who’ve already downloaded the beta version of Apple’s …
How to transfer your WhatsApp chat history from Android to iPhone
Last year, WhatsApp announced a new feature allowing users to transfer chat history when switching from iPhone to Android. Initially, the feature was only available …
iOS 15.6 beta 3 and iPadOS 15.6 beta 3 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 15.6 beta 3 and iPadOS 15.6 beta 3 on Tuesday, June 14th. With the first iOS 16 developer beta arriving during …
Google Maps now shows toll charges for your trips
Google announced a handy Google Maps feature a few months ago, estimates for toll charges along the chosen trip. That feature is finally rolling out …
Google Maps now makes it easier to find fresh air – here’s how
Over the years, Google Maps has evolved into far more than just a navigation tool. You can use the app to see how busy businesses …
Newest TikTok features help stop you from using TikTok
TikTok might be the most powerful tool for procrastination in modern history. I can’t count the number of times I have gone to bed, opened …
Vivaldi browser comes with free built-in email client, calendar, and feed reader
Email is such an integral part of the daily computing experience that everyone needs an app to manage their inbox. That app can be a …
iPadOS 16’s new multitasking feature won’t work on most iPads
Reports that preceded this week’s WWDC 2022 press conference claimed that Apple would introduce a new iPad multitasking system that mimics the multitasking experience on …
