Apple finally lets apps like Netflix use their own subscription payment services
Apple settled an antitrust case in Japan last summer, promising that so-called reader apps would get a big change in early 2022. Apple would allow …
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iOS 15.4.1 now available with a fix for the battery drain bug
Shortly after Apple released iOS 15.4 earlier this month, iPhone owners started complaining about faster battery drain. If you were one of those iPhone owners, …
Russia’s Yandex collects user data from thousands of iPhone and Android apps
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ignited a massive reaction from Western countries that included previously unseen sanctions on the invader. In addition to banking and trade …
New Windows Defender update adds more aggressive blocklist
Windows 10 and Windows 11 users can take advantage of a more aggressive blocklist now. The operating system received the feature in the latest Windows …
Google Maps removed nearly 100 million fraudulent reviews last year
Google explained how it polices reviews on its main navigation platform a few weeks ago. By combining advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features with humans who …
Why I’ll never sideload apps on iPhone
The European Union may soon force Apple and Google to allow the practice of sideloading apps on iPhone and Android, respectively. It’s already possible for …
Instagram’s chronological feed is back – here’s how to enable it
The latest update for Instagram finally brings back the beloved chronological feed, as well as a new favorites feed. Instagram’s chronological feed has been missing …
iOS 15.4 battery drain fix: Apple finally responds to complaints
Apple released the iOS 15.4 update a few days ago, a software version that introduces several handy new features for iPhone users. And iPad users, …
Roku OS 11 lets you turn your TV into a digital photo frame
If you wish that your Roku was a bit more customizable, you’re in luck. Roku OS 11 will begin rolling out to supported devices in …
How to scan text on iPhone with this awesome new iOS 15.4 feature
We’ve been scanning documents since before the smartphone, but it all got a lot easier after that. And camera technology advanced to a point where …
Android 13 will tell you which background apps are killing your battery
Google released the first Android 13 beta version only about a month ago. That’s the first developer preview, which isn’t the more stable public beta …
Netflix profile transfer feature is in testing
Netflix is finally testing a feature that many users might have been asking for. But it appears to be tied to the Netflix feature you’ve …
Facebook now allows hate speech in some countries if it’s anti-Russia
Meta made a big change to the Facebook and Instagram hate speech policies to allow users to express violent thoughts targeting the Russian forces that …
Google’s Android feature drop for March updates Messages, photos, and parking
Google on Thursday announced a big Android feature drop that will enhance several experiences on the operating system without requiring a full Android update. The …
Netflix says it will ‘never say never’ to a cheaper plan with ads
Every few months, Netflix has to answer the same question: Will they ever offer a cheaper, ad-supported plan? The answer is always the same: Maybe …
Google Maps live traffic data was disabled to protect Ukraine citizens
Russia invaded Ukraine last week, starting the war that many people feared. Since then, the Ukrainian resistance has been exemplary, with the country putting up …
Windows 11 Pro will force you to create a Microsoft Account
Microsoft is planning a significant change for the Windows 11 Pro version of its latest PC operating system release. The company will now force users …
Android 13 has two killer features that Windows 11 users will love
The first Android 13 beta is available to install on Pixel 6 and other supported devices. The first developer preview lets Android app creators get …
Chrome and Firefox version 100 could break the internet later this year
In the coming weeks, Google’s Chrome browser, Mozilla’s Firefox browser, and Microsoft’s Edge browser will all hit version 100. These milestone releases may sound exciting, …
Google will limit tracking on Android, but isn’t ready to ditch targeted ads
Reports last year said that Google was looking at ways to limit tracking on Android, which would improve user privacy like Apple did with its …
Early Android 13 beta download available for Pixel 6 and older phones
It’s that time of the year, Android enthusiasts, when Google releases the first early beta of its latest Android release. We’re looking at the first …
Apple releases iOS 15.3.1 with important security updates for your iPhone
It’s been just over two weeks since Apple rolled out iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 on iPhone and iPad. We’re all anxiously awaiting iOS 15.4, …
Here’s how Google makes sure the reviews on Google Maps are legitimate
Reviews are an essential part of the Google Maps navigation experience when it comes to discovering new businesses. They can give Google Maps users an …
Netflix just made it easier to clean up your ‘Continue Watching’ row
It’s virtually impossible to keep up with all of the new releases constantly arriving on Netflix. Every month, the streaming service launches dozens of new …
Google Messages now shows iMessage reactions from iPhone users
A few months ago, Google began working on a solution to one of the most annoying issues currently facing Android and iPhone users. If you …
Chrome is making it even easier to mute annoying tabs
The internet can be a very loud, annoying place. Everywhere you turn, another video starts playing on its own, whether you wanted it to or …
How to change your plan to avoid the latest Netflix price hike
Earlier this month, Netflix increased the prices of every one of its plans in the United States. This was the first price hike for American …
iOS 16 interactive widgets show up in sketchy leaked photo
We waited years for iPhones and iPads to get widgets on the home screen, and Apple finally delivered in recent years. It started with iOS …
Windows 11’s first major update adds Android apps, taskbar upgrades, and more
One of the best Windows 11 features is support for Android apps, but that feature is still in the works. If you want to use …
WhatsApp chat transfers from Android to iPhone coming soon
WhatsApp chat transfer is one of many annoying things you have to worry about when upgrading your smartphone. It’s not a real issue if you’re …
