This is easily one of the coolest iPhone tricks you never knew about
Apple’s iPhone operating system started out so painfully simple that many smartphone users at the time just laughed. As it turned out, the world was dying …
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Everything New in Google’s Latest Google Maps Update for iPhone
In addition to releasing a new Google Maps version for Android, Google has also upgraded its iOS mapping application, bringing iPhone users a feature that …
How to Fix 7 of the Most Common Problems with the iPhone
Apple’s iPhone lineup is powered by iOS, which is known for a number of things. While a few buggy initial launches might lead you to …
8 Awesome Paid iPhone Apps On Sale for Free for a Limited Time
We started out the week with a great list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and several of those apps are still free if you hurry. …
50 Killer Jailbreak Tweaks That Will Make Most iPhone Users Jealous
Apple’s iOS platform has grown a tremendous amount over the past eight years. Jailbreaking used to be a necessity for power users looking to get …
3 Apps I Use to Get The Perfect iPhone Weather Experience
Weather apps are big business, and it’s not hard to see why. Everyone wants the most accurate weather information as possible, and there are thousands …
Warning: Major iPhone Security Flaw Lets Hackers Steal All Your Passwords
A very serious security flaw in Apple’s iOS mobile platform and its OS X desktop operating system has been discovered by security researchers and seemingly …
Why can’t Android have great apps? iOS gets two more great releases first
As we’ve seen time and again, having the most overall market share doesn’t guarantee that Android gets the best apps before iOS does. If you …
One of Android’s best features just quietly arrived on iPhone and iPad
There were plenty of flashy reveals at the WWDC 2015 keynote on Monday, but one of the least heralded announcements could change the way we download apps …
New update brings the best Google Maps feature iOS has seen in months – here’s how to use it
Apple Maps is in the process of getting a huge update in iOS 9, as Apple revealed on stage during its big WWDC 2015 keynote …
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 …
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 …
