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Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical
Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.
This music app is doing something different in the Apple App Store
A new music app called Practice Pro has decided against the popular freemium model, and gone in a different direction to attract downloads.
Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for the first time
"This case once again shatters the myth that iOS is somehow impervious to threats posed by malicious apps targeting Android,” says Kaspersky’s analysis.
This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs
The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.
WhatsApp for iPhone may soon let users have multiple accounts on one device
Android users have had the feature for a while now, but it's finally making its way to the iPhone.
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The iPhone now has an app to automatically block spam calls
One of the most popular tools for identifying unknown callers and blocking spam calls and SMS messages has received new functionality for iPhone.
Apple could finally be about to fix the Mail app on your Mac
Apple’s Mail app has fallen behind the best email apps, but a new update -- with an injection of Apple Intelligence -- could help it catch up to its rivals.
Microsoft is axing support for its own apps on Windows 10
Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time.
The Google Home app is getting two new features to upgrade your smart home
Are you a frequent user of the Google Home app? Two new features are rolling out now to upgrade your smart home in a couple of key ways.
Here’s what will happen to the TikTok app if it shuts down this Sunday
If TikTok is banned on January 19, users in the U.S. could see their access abruptly shut off, but they'll be able to retrieve their personal data.
WhatsApp just added four messaging features. Here’s what’s new
The new year with four new features on the popular WhatsApp instant messaging app.
Zuckerberg vents at Apple over iPhone but forgets Facebook’s flops
The Meta chief says Apple essentially sat on the iPhone and hasn't made any remarkable progress. He didn't mention how Facebook flubbed phones and tablets.
This lifesaving app is helping people track wildfires in California
Watch Duty, a volunteer-backed app run by a non-profit, has become the go-to source of critical information for folks hit by the devastating fires in California.
You no longer need the Twitter/X app to use Grok
Grok, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is now available as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad.
I’m giving up on Apple Photos
For the last several months, I've been using Apple Photos and Google Photos simultaneously. Here's why I'm giving up on Apple and going all-in with Google.
How I’m using Google’s Gemini AI app to make me more human
I am not a fan of AI taking over my work. It lacks the human touch. Yet, Google's Gemini made me a better person. At least the realms of an overflowing inbox.
Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no
How safe is the App Store for our kids? Maybe not as safe as you think.
How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph
Goodreads isn't the best book-tracking app, but it was the only one. Until now. Here's how to move all your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph.
It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums
Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.
Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits
Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices.
Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups
Niagara Launcher is a fantastic Android launcher, and it's about to get even better with a big update.
I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use
Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete
The popular live radio app now offers features that make it more like the radio in your car.
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