Disney Plus is giving Marvel movies a big IMAX upgrade
Just as Eternals landed in theaters, Disney is getting ready to release Shang-Chi online on Disney Plus. It’s coming this Friday when Disney is also …
Apps & Software
Netflix Games app for iPhone detailed in new leak
Netflix launched its Games app on Android a few days ago, now bringing the first five titles to all Android users who subscribe to Netflix. …
Google Maps just hit a milestone only two other apps in history have achieved
We often talk about the popularity of Google Maps among smartphone users. The app powers navigation experiences on Android and iPhone, with Google releasing exciting …
Google just made a huge change to the way people pay for apps in this country
The fees that digital stores collect for selling mobile apps on iPhone and Android are a hot topic for developers, regulators, and even consumers. Many …
Microsoft just added a smart Windows 11 feature we never knew we needed
The Windows 11 upgrade is available on both supported devices and PCs that don’t pass the minimum hardware requirements check. While the operating system is …
Amazon just released a big Alexa update with all these new features
Every month, Amazon publishes a roundup on its Alexa blog highlighting all of the news from recent weeks. You might not realize it, but Amazon …
Craig Federighi says iPhone sideloading is a criminal’s best friend
It was only a few weeks ago that Apple published a paper highlighting the threats of sideloading apps on iPhone. Apple compared the iPhone to …
Facebook is killing its controversial face recognition system
Facebook renamed itself Meta, but that’s not enough to wipe all of its problems away. Mark Zuckerberg and his team have a long journey ahead …
Zoom wants to make free users look at ads to use its app
Before the pandemic, very few people outside of industries that require regular video calls had ever heard of Zoom. In 2021, Zoom is ubiquitous. Its …
US bans iPhone hacking firm NSO Group responsible for Pegasus attacks
The NSO Group is an Israel-based security firm dealing in hacking tools that law enforcement agencies use to hack smartphones. The company came under fire …
WhatsApp won’t support any of these phones after November 1st, 2021
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world. But even with its wide reach, the app can’t support all our devices forever. The …
Netflix Games launches on Android, with iPhone to follow
We knew for a while now that Netflix was looking to offer games on its platform in the not too distant future, and that future …
Waze’s algorithm ‘went crazy’ and started sending people the wrong way
Many drivers favor Waze’s navigation app over competing services like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or other GPS apps. That’s because Waze has a great feature …
Apple’s anti-tracking privacy features have already cost social media apps close to $10B
Apple encountered resistance from Facebook when it started rolling out its new iOS 14 privacy features last year. All iPhone and iPad apps must now …
Meta still has a Facebook problem
Facebook CEO took the virtual stage on Thursday to confirm a recent leak. Some said the company would announce a rebrand at the Connect event, …
How to install Android apps from Google Play on Windows 11
Microsoft’s Windows 11 is now out, which means you can install it on compatible devices as well as PCs that don’t pass the hardware check. …
Big WhatsApp update makes it easy to switch from iPhone to Android
Facebook fixed one of the worst things about the WhatsApp app a couple of months ago when it announced that it’ll finally support chat history …
How an NYT reporter was targeted by an invisible iPhone hack
Hacking smartphones is a lucrative business for security companies that provide forensic/spying tools to customers, including law enforcement agencies and governments. The iPhone is the …
Waze dark mode is getting a huge update you need to see
Google has just updated Google Maps with an eco-friendly navigation mode that suggests the route that consumes the least amount of gas, even if that …
Google made a huge change to its Play store subscription fees
While most app-related antitrust talks focus on Apple, Google is in the same boat. The two tech giants operate similar digital stores, with similar rules …
Windows 11 finally runs Android apps, but there are limits
One of the most surprising Windows 11 features is its support for Android. But when you realize that Microsoft makes its own Android phone and …
Facebook might change its company name, but what about its platform?
The world didn’t need a Facebook whistleblower to realize how toxic Facebook is. But that’s what Frances Haugen did in the past few weeks. The …
Google Maps eco-friendly routes are rolling out on Android and iPhone
An awesome Google Maps navigation feature that we’ve been waiting for is finally rolling out on iPhone and Android. That’s the new eco-friendly routes that …
A viral video shows iOS 15’s brilliant Live Text feature in action
Apple released iOS 15 about a month ago, so you’ve had plenty of time to check out the new design changes and features. That is, …
WhatsApp encrypted backups rolling out to iPhone and Android
Facebook announced a month ago that WhatsApp’s rumored end-to-end encrypted backup feature would roll out to all iPhone and Android. The company explained how users …
Facebook is developing new algorithms that can track everything you do
Imagine a world where one of your devices can track everything you do in your day-to-day life. It can see, hear and remember everything for …
How Android is tracking you even when you think you’ve opted out
Apple’s new privacy features built into iOS 14 made the news quite a few times in the first half of the year, mostly because of …
1Password just made password sharing a lot safer
We’ve all done it; we’ve all shared passwords with friends and family by emailing or texting them against our better judgment. You’ve probably shared your …
Apple just slammed Android while defending its iPhone App Store policy
Apple is under the scrutiny of policymakers worldwide for the way it handles and enforces App Store regulations. Some developers have been asking for lower …
Apple might delay changes to its most controversial App Store policy
The first act in the high-profile Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit came to a close in mid-September, but the fight is far from over. Epic …
