Enlarge / The 2020 iPhone lineup. From left to right: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone SE, and iPhone 12 mini. Samuel Axon Apple has begun rejecting app submissions that do not follow its updated privacy policies regarding device fingerprinting and user tracking, according to a report in Forbes. This move […]
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Gambling apps: a super casino in your pocket
Getty Images It was the offer from the gambling company which he is convinced started his addiction. If he deposited up to £300, they’d match it. James – not his real name – says: “That was basically the initial hook that got me into slot machines. “Gambling on the internet and particularly on smartphones, using […]
The best comic book apps for Android and iOS
Every comic book collector knows that it’s a hobby that eventually takes up a lot of space. You may start by grabbing a couple of issues from your local comic book store or bookstore, but after a few months or years, you’ve got boxes full of comics piling up until your attic (or bedroom) looks […]
The best dating apps for women in 2021
For women, online dating can feel like a bit of a minefield. From receiving unsolicited pics and messages to being harassed or verbally abused on dating apps, the world of online dating sometimes seems like a far from safe place. According to a study by Pew Research, a worrying 53% of women surveyed felt dating […]
How to uninstall apps in Android
We’ve seen the reports: Millennials are lacking in loyalty toward apps. When you look at the average person’s app habits, it is easy to see why. There are around 3 million apps available in the Google Play store — including a swath of top-tier games — and not every app is going to be perfect for […]
These apps use A.I. to automate your life and save you time
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) can do a huge amount to help our lives, and that’s especially evident in the devices we use every day. There are tons of apps that make great use of A.I. to introduce fantastic new features that save huge amounts of time, identify whatever you point your camera at, and much more. […]
The best Windows apps
If you use a Windows PC, you might have discovered a wide range of apps to improve your experience and boost your computer’s performance. But because there are so many categories and apps available, you may have a hard time finding the best apps for your specific needs. To help you choose, we’ve put together […]
The best apps for limiting screen time in Android and iOS
It’s easy to do just about anything with your smartphone. From paying your bills to ordering groceries once-arduous tasks can be completed in minutes. If you’re like many people, however, you may be concerned about the amount of time you’re spending on your phone. Luckily, there are some excellent apps that can help you gain […]
Google flags its iOS apps as “out of date” after two months of neglect
Enlarge / The current state of Google’s iOS app lineup. Aurich Lawson Google’s major iOS apps have been seeing serious neglect for the past few months. On December 8, Apple’s App Store started requiring all apps to show privacy “nutrition labels” in their app store listing, where developers self-report what data an app uses for […]
The best weather apps for Android
Which do you check first for today’s weather report — your local TV station or your smartphone? We thought so. With smartphone and tablet apps providing up-to-the-minute weather alerts and updates that can’t be found anywhere else, you don’t even have to roll over to start figuring out whether you need the light or the […]
The iPhone will soon block all apps from using a unique identifier to track you
I’d forgive you for not knowing that January 28 is Data Privacy Day, but we shouldn’t be surprised in the least that Apple knew. The company hangs its hat on protecting its users’ privacy, and is all too happy to point out the myriad ways apps, websites, and other companies can hold your data and […]
The best piano-learning apps in 2021
It may not be as trendy as the guitar, but the piano remains one of the most-loved and most-played instruments in the world. It’s a versatile instrument that can be used to make music by beginners and virtuosos alike, and it can accompany almost any instrument and perform in pretty much any genre. That said, […]
The best apps for couples
The last year has been a bit of an odd one for all of us, couples included. Whether you’ve been unable to see your other half due to lockdowns and social restrictions, found yourself snowed under with working from home, or just struggled to find time for yourself, let alone your significant other, help is […]
Apple pulls the plug on user-found method to sideload iOS apps on Mac
Enlarge / The Mac App Store—the only place you can easily get iOS and iPadOS apps for Mac. Apple has plugged a hole that allowed users to sideload iOS and iPad applications to M1 Macs that were never intended to run on desktop, 9to5Mac reports. The server-side change ensures that only applications that app developers […]
How to update apps on Android
We all need apps to run properly for us, regardless of which apps we have on our phones and how often we use them. That’s why keeping them updated is vitally important since without installing new versions, our apps may stop working or may end up posing a security threat. Fortunately, this article explains how […]