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Google Chrome is getting a new Privacy Guide on Android

November 8th, 2021

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 made waves earlier this year when its newest privacy protections rolled out via iOS 14 updates. iPhone and iPad users can see exactly what sort of data apps collect. And …

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Disney Plus is giving Marvel movies a big IMAX upgrade

November 8th, 2021

Chris Smith

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 set to hold its special Disney Plus Day event to celebrate the streaming service’s second anniversary. Disney will make various announcements about upcoming projects, including Marvel content. And Disney has …

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Netflix Games app for iPhone detailed in new leak

November 8th, 2021

Chris Smith

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. The feature should reach iPhone and iPad in the near future. That’s because Netflix seems to be quite serious about offering customers more entertainment options. The Netflix games are available …

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Google Maps just hit a milestone only two other apps in history have achieved

November 5th, 2021

Chris Smith

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 new features on a regular basis. And we now have actual evidence that proves just how popular Google Maps is. The Google Maps app reached 10 billion downloads on Android, …

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Google just made a huge change to the way people pay for apps in this country

November 4th, 2021

Chris Smith

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 have decried the standard 30% cut for apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases (IAP) over the years. And Apple and Google eventually made some changes to the commission structures. The biggest …

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Best free sports streaming apps in 2021

November 4th, 2021

Chris Hachey

Cutting the cord on cable television is something many people have done over the past five years. But that hasn’t proven to be the smartest way to continue to watch sports. If you’re a sports junkie, you want to be able to watch your favorite teams and favorite sports. Nowadays, there are add-ons that you …

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Microsoft just added a smart Windows 11 feature we never knew we needed

November 4th, 2021

Chris Smith

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 out of beta, Microsoft is still testing a few features. One of them is support for Android apps via the Amazon Appstore. But not all the features Microsoft is working …

Amazon Echo Show 5 on a table with smart home controls

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Amazon just released a big Alexa update with all these new features

November 4th, 2021

Jacob Siegal

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 is constantly updating and upgrading its virtual assistant with added functionality. For example, in October, Amazon debuted new features that make it easier to move audio between Alexa-enabled devices in …

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Craig Federighi says iPhone sideloading is a criminal’s best friend

November 4th, 2021

Chris Smith

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 Android, where sideloading is possible, and explained that sideloading increases the risk of downloading malware significantly. Apple’s paper is part of a more significant push from Apple to demonstrate to …

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Facebook is killing its controversial face recognition system

November 3rd, 2021

Chris Smith

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 to win back the trust of consumers. And that won’t happen without meaningful change. But Facebook seems ready to right some wrongs of the past. It all starts with removing …

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