‘iPhone Storage Almost Full’ bug plaguing users who update to iOS 15
Apple rolled out iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on Monday, bringing a number of new features and changes to iPhone and iPad. Most people seem …
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The peculiar case of the Google Maps ghost
People love ghosts, as evidenced by the endless number of ghost hunting shows on TV. But what about digital ghosts that many people can experience …
Microsoft is finally following through on its promise to kill passwords
Microsoft announced plans to “kill” the password years ago. It’s finally going forward with a commercial solution that would allow people to remove the passwords …
WhatsApp launches encrypted backups on iPhone and Android
WhatsApp is one of the chat apps available on iPhone and Android that offers end-to-end encryption. That means that all instant messages, voice calls, and …
Apple refused Epic’s request to bring ‘Fortnite’ back to iPhone in Korea
Epic Games and Apple are embroiled in a major App Store legal battle. The outcome might have significant repercussions on how the App Store and …
Windows 11 performance improvements will make your PC feel even faster
The official Windows 11 rollout will start in less than a month. That’s when the new operating system will exit beta, and eligible users will …
Gmail got a big update that brings voice and video calls to the app
Gmail users who rely on Google’s popular app for email alone might not appreciate the massive changes coming to Gmail. Everyone else, however, might like …
WhatsApp is about to introduce the privacy setting you’ve been asking for
WhatsApp has been at the center of a massive privacy scandal earlier this year, as Facebook attempted to force users to agree to new terms …
Germany has a great idea to fix the worst thing about Android
An exciting Pixel 6 rumor said earlier this summer that Google might do something unheard of. The Pixel 6 phones will get at least five …
Google Drive’s offline mode is finally rolling out to everybody
Google Drive is one of the top choices when it comes to cloud storage. Google keeps evolving the app to improve its overall experience, and …
You can now transfer your WhatsApp chat history from iPhone to Android
Earlier this week, WhatsApp finally made it possible to transfer chat history between iOS and Android devices. The developers say that this has been one …
Spotify’s new feature lets you make dynamic, shared playlists with friends
Music streaming services gave us access to millions of songs and albums everywhere we go. They also eliminated some of the best parts of building …
People in these 8 states will be able to use Apple Wallet as their driver’s license
During the Apple Wallet and Apple Pay section of the WWDC 2021 keynote last June, Apple announced plans to let the iPhone store digital versions …
Windows 11 release date confirmed for October 5th
Microsoft finally confirmed the official release date for Windows 11 this Tuesday. The latest version of Microsoft’s operating system will make its public debut on …
Instagram will block you from its app if you don’t share your birthday
If you want to use Instagram in the years to come, you are going to have to reveal your birthday. On Monday, Instagram shared a …
How to activate YouTube’s picture-in-picture mode on your iPhone
Way back in 2018, YouTube introduced picture-in-picture mode on Android. Three years later, the feature finally made its way to iOS. This would allow iPhone …
Facebook will finally add the WhatsApp privacy policy option we all want
Facebook’s big WhatsApp privacy policy controversy from the first half of 2021 was one of the biggest of the year. Facebook told WhatsApp users in …
How to install Windows 11 on computers that aren’t supported
The Windows 11 hardware requirements saga continues with a few significant developments. Microsoft did a better job of explaining why some older PCs can’t run …
Apple announces big App Store changes, as it settles suit with US developers
Apple on Thursday announced the proposed settlement in a 2019 lawsuit with US developers. The two parties reached a common ground, Apple explains. This means …
iOS 15 Safari private browsing has changed – here’s what you need to know
When Apple unveiled iOS 15 back in June, the new Safari seemed like one of the operating system’s most exciting features. In practice, it turned …
Google Fi VPN is now available on iPhone
No matter how much you trust your internet connection, it’s always a good idea to add another layer of protection. One easy way to do …
Spotify will now let all US podcasters charge for podcast subscriptions
Spotify is well on its way to taking over the world of streaming audio. The service has long had more subscribers than any other on …
Google Maps forces you to share location data, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
If you use Google Maps to get around, you probably know that Google has to access your location information. That’s the only way that it …
Google Maps is getting a great new feature from Waze
Google owns both Google Maps and Waze. These two popular navigation apps appeal to different categories of users. Google Maps is by far the most …
Netflix’s iPhone app just got an awesome new feature you won’t find on Android
Apple launched Spatial Audio last year on supported devices connected to AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. The feature essentially brings virtual surround sound to earphones …
Google’s Fuchsia OS is rolling out to all first-gen Nest Hub devices
Google’s Fuchsia operating system is no longer just a poorly kept secret. The OS that might replace Android one day has been running on first-gen …
Windows 11 makes setting the default browser harder than it needs to be
If you thought that the Windows 11 hardware requirements controversy was the most annoying thing about the new operating system, you’re in for a surprise. …
Walmart job listing teases that bitcoin payments could be coming
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have had a tumultuous year so far. We saw bitcoin soar to nearly $65,000 in mid-April and then lose more than …
Facebook Messenger adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls
Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular messaging apps on the market. On Friday, Facebook made Messenger even more secure with the introduction of …
Craig Federighi explains why the iPhone’s new photo scanning feature isn’t a backdoor
Apple introduced two distinct security features a few days ago meant to fight child pornography. One is a private way to scan for Child Sexual …
