Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 with fix for HomeKit security flaw
Apple has yet to roll out any big software updates in 2022, but Wednesday was a busy day for new releases. In addition to launching …
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Apple Fitness Plus adds new features to save your New Year’s resolutions
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. Unfortunately, studies show that most people abandon their resolutions within a month. …
Your iPhone might be sending read receipts even if you turn them off
There are two types of people in the world: Those who use read receipts and those who don’t. Many people prefer to turn them off, …
Instagram is finally testing the new chronological feed everyone wants
Last summer, Instagram head Adam Mosseri tried to explain why the app ditched the chronological feed. He said it was “impossible for most people to …
Some Android apps on the Samsung Galaxy Store could infect your phone with malware, so delete them
No matter which device you connect to the internet from, you always need to be watching for scams. They usually come in the form of …
DuckDuckGo is making a desktop browser that’s all about privacy
Privacy is such an important feature when it comes to technology that even the companies that are most likely to infringe on your privacy are …
Google Maps is testing an awesome new dock feature that we need ASAP
You’re probably using Google Maps on your phone most of the time, but planning trips is much easier on a desktop. The additional screen real …
Two new Chrome features that will make holiday shopping a breeze
If you haven’t already finished your holiday shopping for this year, you might be in trouble. The worst of the supply chain issues appear to …
Internet is scrambling to fix Log4Shell, the worst hack in history
Massive data breaches have become so common that we’ve gotten numb to reports detailing another hack or 0-day exploit. That doesn’t reduce the risk of such …
Google is making it easier to play Android games on Windows 11
One of the best Windows 11 features is that it will support Android apps. But it doesn’t yet. Microsoft hasn’t inked a deal with Google …
WhatsApp now supports cryptocurrency payments in the US
Facebook (now Meta) wanted to launch a cryptocurrency payment service of its own a few years ago. The idea was that people would use it …
iOS 15.2 new features include a service history of iPhone repairs
This Tuesday, Apple rolled out the iOS 15.2 Release Candidate to developers and public beta testers. This is typically the final version of the software …
Google brings audio and video calls to Gmail app on iOS and Android
For years, Google was determined to spread its users across as many communication platforms as possible. Hangouts, Allo, Duo, Google Plus – the company couldn’t …
WhatsApp just gave its disappearing messages feature a huge upgrade
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging application on the planet. As of early 2020, WhatsApp has over two billion users — hundreds of millions more …
Google gave some Chromecast models a big upgrade – see which ones here
The Chromecast was a breakout hit product when the first generation model launched in 2013. Much has changed since then, with Google giving the Chromecast …
Google Photos rolls out Locked Folder feature to more Android phones
One of the standout features of the Android 12 experience is a new security and privacy feature that Google added to Google Photos. It’s a …
Google just revealed a ton of new Android features coming this winter
Websites all over the internet pore over every update Apple releases for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In fact, we have an article that we …
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to testify before Congress again
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in early October. She appeared before lawmakers after making available a …
‘Pokemon Go’ developers made a new game that lets you mine Bitcoin
A new crypto mining game from Niantic and Fold lets you mine for Bitcoin in augmented reality similar to Pokémon GO. Fold announced the new …
Apple just delayed one of the most exciting iOS 15 features to 2022
Apple spends months testing its software releases before rolling them out to the public. Of course, that doesn’t mean that the updates are always feature-complete …
Google Maps just got a big update you need for Black Friday
Holiday shopping is stressful, but Google wants to ease some of that stress with a selection of useful new tools. Amanda Leicht Moore, the director …
Windows 11’s Black Screen of Death is blue again
Windows’ Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is one of the saddest signature features of Microsoft’s widely used operating system. It’s been around for years. It’s …
YouTube is killing the dislike button, and people are freaking out
Google experimented with a big YouTube user interface change earlier this year when it decided to hide the number of likes videos get on the …
Google’s new Gmail widget for iPhone has everyone talking
Ever since Apple launched iOS 14 last year, app developers have been loading up our screens with widgets. Some are more useful than others, but …
Google Maps dark mode is finally on iPhone, here’s how to enable it
Three months ago, Google revealed a number of new features coming to Google Maps on iOS. At the time, Google Maps product manager Herman Ng …
Tim Cook reveals that Apple is now looking into cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is making headlines again, as the world’s most popular and valuable cryptocurrency is still breaking records. Every other digital token is surging alongside bitcoin, …
Apple won’t close the App Store to developers over the holidays
For years, Apple has closed the App Store to submissions from developers over the holidays. In the days surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas, Apple closed its …
Google Chrome is getting a new Privacy Guide on Android
Google has been improving the privacy features of its products in recent years in an apparent attempt to better compete against Apple. The iPhone maker …
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 …
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. …
