One big reason I’m tempted to switch to iOS: It’s become a lot more like Android
If you ever read the BGR comments section — a dubious idea even on the best of days — you’ll see hordes of smartphone OS fanboys …
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Here’s why iOS keeps getting all the best apps before Android does
Even though more people use Android than use the iPhone, some of the best apps around will release on iOS first — recall that when Twitter …
60 seconds is all it takes to protect your iPhone with encryption – here’s how
Apple’s iOS platform is relatively secure out of the box thanks to Apple’s continued efforts to protect users’ data. There are a number of important …
It’s official: Cortana is coming to iOS and Android
Microsoft knows that we live in a world where users expect to be able to use any of their devices to complete a task. That’s why it …
Linux creator says Windows, OS X, iOS and Android are all malware
Richard Stallman, known for his instrumental role in the creation of Linux, has written an opinion piece arguing that nearly any operating system you might use today can …
The ‘Netflix for Pirates’ just unveiled a brand-new way to install its app onto your iPhone
Last month, Popcorn Time released an iOS installer for Windows that for the first time let iPhone users install the app onto their devices without jailbreaking …
This sleek new iPhone app will help you conquer email
Inbox zero isn’t just a buzz term… it’s a way of life. Back in 2013, I wrote about how I destroyed email and the feedback …
How to use the great video calling feature that was just added to Facebook Messenger
Facebook’s Messenger mobile app is already incredibly popular with both iOS and Android users, so it’s no wonder the company is constantly improving it. One …
Launch apps, send messages and more from your lock screen with this cool iPhone app
App developers have found plenty of ways to get creative with the widget support that Apple added to iOS recently. No, it’s not the same …
WhatsApp’s latest iOS update finally delivers free voice calling
If you’re an iPhone owner and you’ve been looking for a reason to download WhatsApp, I have good news for you. As of the latest update, voice …
1,500 iPhone apps have a serious flaw that hackers can easily exploit
While security companies usually detail vulnerabilities in Android that hackers can use for malicious purposes, analytics service SourceDNA uncovered an encryption flaw that may affect as …
The custom smartphone keyboard is here to stay… and it’s only getting smarter
The one smartphone feature we take for granted every day, one that has evolved into an app category of its own, is the virtual keyboard. There …
Why developers STILL prefer iOS over Android
Android may trump iOS in terms of market share, but when it comes to actually generating profits for developers, Apple’s mobile platform still stands supreme. …
Why your iPad’s virtual keyboard might be getting a whole lot better real soon
One of the longstanding complaints about iOS was that Apple, in stark contrast to Android, wasn’t open to third-party keyboards. Thankfully, with the introduction of …
Surprise! Apple’s latest iOS release breaks a key feature
It’s gotten to a point where I’m a bit hesitant to download new iOS updates as they come in. Inevitably, new iOS updates have a …
The ‘Netflix for Pirates’ just released a new iOS app – no jailbreak required
It’s been one year since Popcorn Time, a.k.a. the “Netflix for Pirates,” took the online world by storm. And to celebrate, the website has unveiled …
Android fans confess what they envy most about iOS
Android fans are a proud bunch who don’t like admitting things they envy about other platforms, especially those made by (*spit*) Apple. However, open-minded Android …
Meet Pivot, the amazing app that offers location-based ‘tunnels’ to the past
What if you could instantly pick up your phone to learn more details about a certain historical landmark or your location and then get visual …
Why location data is one of the most coveted details apps collect about you
A new study from Carnegie Mellon reveals that smartphone applications collect location-related data a lot more than you think. And as Wired reports, and it’s …
Facebook fixed a bug that gave apps access to your private photos
A security researcher recently discovered certain iOS and Android apps were able to see your private Facebook photos without your knowledge. Upon being informed about the matter, Facebook only …
New free iPhone app transforms Wikipedia into a stunning interactive experience
Wikipedia is the sixth most popular website in America according to Alexa, and hundreds of millions of people rely on the site to some degree. Of …
I use every single feature on this list of 8 iOS and Mac features ‘you probably never use’
We constantly try to share great tips and tricks with our readers in an effort to help them get the most out of their gadgets. …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Teens play Five Nights at Freddy’s 3
We have been thoroughly entertained by the gaming videos on the REACT channel over the past several months, but our favorites always focus on horror …
iOS 8.3 update finally fixes an infuriating iPhone keyboard problem
Since iOS 8 was released this past September, Apple has taken its sweet time in issuing significant iOS updates. Thankfully, Apple has recently picked up …
Gmail for iOS was just updated – here are all the new features
We already caught you up on three of Google’s most important apps that received updates earlier today, but there’s one we missed. On Thursday, Google …
Google seriously thinks iPhone users will consider getting an Android Wear watch
Google might have found an interesting approach to competing against the Apple Watch that we didn’t see coming: The company is reportedly going to bring its Android-based …
You’ll never believe why Apple rejected this Buzz Aldrin iOS app
A few years ago, we seemingly couldn’t go more than two to three weeks without hearing a story about how Apple’s App Store review team either rejected …
Apple makes nearly eight times as much money as all Android vendors combined
A new report from Strategy Analytics sheds further light on the state of the smartphone business in the fourth quarter last year, confirming once again the …
Awesome news: Apple’s emoji will soon be for people of every color
Emoji on iOS will soon be like The Humpty Dance — everyone will enjoy them, including black people, white people, Puerto Ricans, Samoans and everyone else. …
11 great Google apps you’ve probably never even heard of
To look at early versions of Android, when Google first began to truly embrace mobile, you would have never guessed that the company would eventually …
