New Slack update adds a much better way to find and share GIFs
While Slack technically has supported GIFs for a while now, the experience in sharing them has been… poor. Thankfully, Slack itself is here to save …
Apps & Software
Apple will let EU iPhone users download apps from websites for the first time in iOS history
Today, Apple announced a new option to download iPhone apps in the EU, as, starting this spring, Cupertino will allow developers to distribute their iOS …
iOS 18 might let you set Google Maps as the iPhone’s default navigation app, with a big EU twist
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
iOS 18 concept highlights how Apple could integrate generative AI
Apple will announce iOS 18 a few months from now. While BGR has already covered a concept showing iPhone AI applications that could be available …
WhatsApp chats might tell you if they’re end-to-end encrypted
Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had …
Apple highlights how health apps are shaping Vision Pro
With Apple Vision Pro now available for a month, it seems health apps are becoming a focus in the spatial computing era. They can take …
iOS 18 to bring hearing aid mode to AirPods Pro – here’s why that’s exciting
Looking at rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirPods models, I told you a few months ago that I’m most interested in health features rather than even …
How to view and search episode transcripts on Apple Podcasts
With iOS 17.4, Apple released new emojis as well as a host of major changes to how the App Store works in the European Union. …
Best finance apps to manage your Apple Card spending, according to an Apple employee
If you own an Apple Card, you know managing your spending with a third-party app can be a challenge. While users could previously take advantage …
This AI malware worm is capable of turning ChatGPT against you
As worrisome as it might be that generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini might one day become sentient or take our jobs, there …
Apple caves, reinstates Epic Games dev account two days after ban
A few days after the Epic Games’ EU developer account ban, Apple reinstated it amid pressure from European Union regulators. Previously, the Cupertino firm had …
One simple ChatGPT hack makes AI responses sound like a human instead of a robot
Chatting with ChatGPT is part of my daily life these days. I talk to ChatGPT for research, I do it when I have to “google” …
iPhone users don’t use Android because they don’t want to, not because it’s hard to switch
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation is in effect in Europe, which means iPhone sideloading is technically a thing. In practice, third-party app marketplaces aren’t …
Apple Music app SongCapsule Quiz now free to play with new challenges added
Last year, I wrote that SongCapsule Quiz for iPhone was my new favorite music trivia app. Developed by Sorcererhat, which is behind the popular Apple …
Pixel 8 won’t get Gemini Nano on-device AI – this is important for your next Android purchase
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the most important thing happening in tech, including smartphones. There’s increased talk about on-device AI capabilities for mobile devices, …
Apple is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android in the EU
Apple will soon give iPhone users a more straightforward way to switch to Android in the EU. With the Digital Markets Act now in effect …
watchOS 10.4 now available with 6 key upgrades
Today, Apple is releasing watchOS 10.4 to Apple Watch users. After a minor update available with watchOS 10.3, this new version has several new features, …
tvOS 17.4 and HomePod Software 17.4 now available with Siri improvements
After a month of beta testing, Apple has released tvOS 17.4 and HomePod Software 17.4 to Apple TV and HomePod owners. Here’s what you need …
visionOS 1.1 now available with Vision Pro persona improvements
After a month of beta testing, Apple is now releasing visionOS 1.1 to Apple Vision Pro users. This is the first main testing version of …
WhatsApp interop explanation proves how unnecessary the DMA is for chat apps
It’s March 7th, the big deadline day for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The law came into effect on Thursday, so all the big tech …
That was quick: Apple’s latest Epic Games ban prompts EU investigation
I didn’t expect an Apple vs. Epic Games rematch so soon, especially around the March 7th deadline for the Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance. But …
WhatsApp leak shows its best interoperability feature
March 7th is nearly here, and it’s going to be a big day in Europe. All of the companies that have been designated as gatekeepers …
Apple just banned Epic Games’ dev account in the EU, but Fortnite might still return to the iPhone
Apple’s fight with Epic Games seems like it will never end. This time, Epic published a blog post saying Cupertino has terminated its developer account …
How to block third-party iPhone app stores now that sideloading is a thing
I used to worry about the arrival of iPhone sideloading in Europe before I knew what Apple’s implementation would be like. Malware remains a threat …
How to check iPhone 15 battery cycle and why you should
With iOS 17.4, Apple now lets you check your iPhone 15 battery cycle as a built-in feature. With many iPhone users worrying about their device’s …
iPhone sideloading won’t work in the US – here’s how Apple will stop it
iOS 17.4 is out for the iPhone in time for the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline. Come March 7th, Apple and other gatekeepers …
iOS 17.4: Features, release date, notes, iPhone compatibility
With iOS 17.4 now available, Apple is almost closing its iOS 17 cycle as WWDC 2024 approaches. With this update, the company offers one of …
Proton Mail’s hide-my-email feature is one that Gmail needs to steal
One of the great features of Proton Pass is the ability to create email aliases on the spot for any new login you want to …
macOS 14.4 adds 5 new features for Mac users
With the new M3 MacBook Air unveiled Apple is also releasing its latest macOS 14.4 software update to all Mac users. Although this is a …
iPadOS 17.4 now available with new emoji, Podcasts transcripts, and other 8 features
After a month of beta testing, iPadOS 17.4 is now available to iPad users. This update has few more features than iPadOS 17.3, even though …
