These apps absolutely murder your smartphone’s battery
As of today, we’re now exactly two weeks away from the kickoff of Apple’s WWDC 2021 event, during which CEO Tim Cook will deliver a …
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I wish my iPhone had this awesome security feature that’s on every Android
iOS 14.5 has been one of the most consequential updates in recent memory to Apple’s mobile operating software that powers the more than 1 billion …
These ingenious iPhone wallpapers ensure your battery never dies
The image above shows three iPhone 12 units, each featuring three different wallpapers. But upon closer inspection, you’d realize it’s the same iPhone 12 device …
Apple just issued this urgent warning to iPhone users and you need to read it
When Apple typically issues mid-cycle iOS updates, I don’t always update my iPhone immediately. Especially if the new update doesn’t address any serious security issues …
Guess who wins the brand loyalty fight between iPhone and Android
Here are a couple of new data points that will add more fuel to the ongoing iOS vs Android debate. First, US teenagers really, really …
Here’s more fodder for the Apple vs. Android debate
Ahead of Apple CEO Tim Cook participating in an interview with The New York Times’ Kara Swisher released on Monday — an interview which generated …
Hackers love it when you use any of these easy-to-guess phone passcodes
There is a truism among security experts, IT professionals, and the like which holds that systems are generally only as secure as their weakest link …
Scammy iOS app tricked an iPhone user and stole his life’s savings
The Android mobile operating system tends to attract an outsized share of scrutiny when it comes to the prevalence of scammy, malicious apps that target …
Researcher says Android collects 20x more data than iOS, but even Apple says that’s wrong
The smartphone is the primary computer most people use on a daily basis, an essential doorway to the internet that most of us couldn’t imagine …
Update your iPhone and iPad right now to protect against active exploit
Apple released two unexpected iOS updates on Friday, including iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2, explaining at the time the updates included “ important security updates and …
A new iPhone trick is going viral on TikTok, and Apple fans are loving it
Given that we’re already on the 14th iteration of iOS, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the iPhone has all sorts of clever and …
Here’s why Bill Gates prefers Android to iOS
The Clubhouse app hosted another tech industry insider for an interview in recent days — this time, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. In a discussion hosted …
Apple fans are obsessed with this TikToker’s awesome iPhone hack
A newly unearthed iPhone hack shows how users can quickly rearrange multiple apps on their home screen all at once. The nifty trick makes it …
Apple’s subscription business is about to explode
A new analyst report suggests that Apple might soon add subscription tiers to a number of existing iPad and iPhone apps. Loup Ventures thinks that …
Future iPhone models could support multiple user accounts
A new patent suggests that future iPhone models could support multiple user accounts. Such a feature would make it easier to share devices with kids …
I’m obsessed with ‘Plague Inc.,’ a smartphone game that lets you fight a pandemic
The gamemakers behind the hit smartphone title Plague Inc. have released a new “cure” mode that feels incredibly timely, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The …
The new Xbox app lets you play Xbox One games on your iPhone or iPad
Microsoft released a redesigned Xbox app for iOS and Android devices this week. The new Xbox app allows users to play games from their consoles …
Here’s how Microsoft plans to bring xCloud to iPhone in 2021
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes a cloud gaming platform called xCloud that allows Android users to stream full Xbox games over the cloud. Apple will …
New batch of dangerous apps found on iOS and Android phones
The cybersecurity firm Avast has identified a new batch of sketchy iOS and Android apps that the firm says has been downloaded some 2.4 million …
Viral iPhone hack lets you unlock your phone with a voice command
There are plenty of iPhone tips and tricks out there that some people are unaware of, but we just found one that practically no one …
Tons of iOS apps are crashing right now due to an issue with Facebook
An issue with the Facebook SDK on Friday morning is causing dozens of iOS apps to crash. Facebook says that it is “aware and investigating …
10 great iPhone apps I use constantly that you’ve probably never heard of
Many people think that the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007 is what turned the smartphone industry on its head, but the introduction of …
iOS 13.5.5 beta code might’ve leaked Apple’s next major product push
Code in an iOS update has revealed that Apple seems to be getting closer to, or at least laying the groundwork for, a subscription mega-bundle, …
Edison Mail security vulnerability exposed accounts to other people
Some Edison Mail users discovered over the weekend that they were able to access the emails of strangers inside the app. The company explained that …
10 iPhone and iPad apps that stream movies and TV shows for free
Behind the serious and obvious health implications surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic, people across the country are also experiencing financial hardships as a result of …
These are the top apps people are downloading right now because of the coronavirus
The spread of the deadly coronavirus is profoundly reshaping daily life across America (and much of the rest of the world), as states and cities …
Elon Musk thinks iOS quality needs to improve and says a recent update “broke my email”
At this point, we’re a matter of months away from getting the first beta of Apple’s next-generation software, iOS 14. By all accounts, it will …
You can now install Android on your iPhone
If you’ve ever wanted to run Android on an iPhone, we’re about to make your dream come true. Sort of. Well, it’s not easy. And …
Leaked iOS feature will be vital for future iPhones with no ports
iOS 13.4 will in all likelihood be the final big numbered update for iOS 13 before the launch of iOS 14, but even this late …
Microsoft will bring its Defender antivirus software to iOS and Android
As often as we write about malware-ridden apps and exploitable vulnerabilities in iOS and Android, it’s painfully clear that Apple and Google aren’t perfect when …
