Apple Maps ads could start rolling out as soon as next year
If a digital platform doesn’t have advertising now, you can bet that it’s just a matter of time until it does. Netflix and Disney Plus …
Apps & Software
How to create impossibly strong passwords that are actually easy to remember
Passwords… we keep coming back to this incredibly sophisticated technology that can also be the Achilles’ Heel of everything you do online. We have all …
TinyWow: This free file converter website has completely changed the way I work
With the proliferation of free, web-based productivity tools, long gone are the days when professionals spend a few hundred dollars on a software package or …
‘The tide is moving out on TikTok’: A conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
If TikTok could be said to have a chief antagonist inside the bureaucracy of the federal government, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr would be as good …
Update your iPhone now to fix a bug that could let hackers take control of Apple devices
Earlier this week, Apple rolled out a series of software updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple’s release notes explained that the updates included …
Do you use Apple Pay? It’s (almost) everywhere now
Nearly every business I visit now over the course of a day, with a few stubborn exceptions, thankfully allows me to go cash-free. At my …
How to scan and sign documents on the iPhone
Despite the dominance of devices, paperwork is still a part of life, whether we like it or not. The iPhone is the only tool you …
8 iPhone tricks that Apple never told you about
The iPhone is an exceptional computer to have in your pocket. That’s how you should look at it. The phone features are a bonus, but …
iOS 15.6.1 now available with bug fixes and security updates
Nearly a month after the launch of iOS 15.6, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.6.1. According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 15.6.1 “provides important …
Apple employee’s viral TikTok highlights a key iPhone feature you need to know
An Apple employee went viral on TikTok a few days ago by explaining an essential iPhone security feature that every user should be aware of. …
5 Safari settings on your iPhone that you should change immediately
Privacy-conscious internet users might be doing whatever they can to reduce the amount of data tech companies collect about them. Complete user-tracking prevention is impossible, …
iOS 16 beta 6 and iPadOS 16 beta 6 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 16 beta 6 and iPadOS 16 beta 6 on Monday, August 15th. Apple has waited as long as three weeks between …
Apple cracks down on sites with iOS 16 developer beta profiles
Apple appears to finally be fed up with websites distributing developer beta profiles without permission. For years, websites like BetaProfiles.com and IPSW.dev have offered free …
Meta testing stronger Facebook Messenger encryption after Nebraska abortion case
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday announced that it’s testing a new feature whereby users can back up end-to-end encrypted chats in Facebook Messenger. Additionally, …
Disney Plus and Hulu both get big price hikes as new Disney Plus ad tier gets launch date
The cheaper Disney Plus ad tier is coming soon, but you won’t like the new price structure for Disney’s various subscription options. Disney on Thursday …
WhatsApp will finally let you silently leave a group chat
With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is the most popular mobile messaging app in the world. One of the reasons WhatsApp has stayed so popular …
Google is absolutely terrified of iMessage on the iPhone
Google is trying to bully Apple with the help of Android fans. It wants the iPhone maker to support RCS, the messaging system that Google …
How to try iOS 16 passkeys so you can log in to sites with no password
For years, tech companies have been promising to “kill the password” with limited success. More often than not, you’re probably still using passwords to log …
iOS 16 public beta 3 out now with new battery percentage icon
On Tuesday, August 9th, Apple rolled out the third public beta for iOS 16. This new release comes just 24 hours after the arrival of …
iOS 16 beta 5 brings the battery percentage back – here’s how to remove it
Apple just released iOS 16 beta 5 to developers, with a public version to follow soon to anyone looking to test the new OS. One …
iOS 16 beta 5 and iPadOS 16 beta 5 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 16 beta 5 and iPadOS 16 beta 5 on Monday, August 8th. The haphazard release schedule for iOS 16 beta software …
Brilliant iPhone app stops websites from demanding that you download their apps
I rarely visit Reddit on my phone because of the pop-ups telling me to download the Reddit app. This is especially frustrating because I already …
Astonishing free web tool fixes old photos instantly using AI
More than likely, you have boxes of old photos tucked away somewhere in your home. Photos that pre-date the smartphone camera-based era — and that …
Learn new skills from some of the world’s top athletes with VS
Many of us hold athletes in high regard. The ability to play a sport at the highest level produces a sort of aura around someone …
Apple Maps cycling navigation is available in all 50 US states
Cycling enthusiasts with Apple devices should be happy to hear that Apple Maps now supports navigation directions in all 50 US states. Hawaii is the …
Man who threw away millions in bitcoin wants to use AI and robots to find it in the trash
Bitcoin might be trending up, down, or sideways, but there’s always one thing that doesn’t change: the number of wild bitcoin stories. Some have become …
iOS 16 might bring Apple Pay support to more browsers like Firefox and Chrome
The calendar has flipped to August, which means we’re just a month out from the reveal of Apple’s next iPhone. Apple will also launch iOS …
Game-changer for Excel: Free AI bot creates any Excel formula you need
If you’re not a Microsoft Excel power-user who has already divined many of the secrets of the ubiquitous spreadsheet software, trying to build a presentation …
Believe it or not, there’s one thing Facebook does way better than Apple
The last few weeks and months have brought into stark relief the degree to which Facebook parent Meta and Apple are engaged in something of …
A bunch of games are hiding in your TikTok app right now
As if it wasn’t addictive enough already, TikTok is now testing a new feature that lets users play video games from within the app. As …
