Weird Bug Stops M1 Mac Users From Downloading iOS Apps

To help combat the lack of native apps available for the M1 platform, Apple has allowed M1 Mac users to download iOS apps assuming that the developer has made the option available for their app. However, it seems that some users are encountering issues with this where they are unable to download iOS apps from the Mac App Store.According to these users, it seems that when they try to download […]

‘Sign In With Apple’ Hit With Antitrust Complaints

One of the features Apple introduced in recent times is called “Sign in with Apple”. Basically this provides users with an alternative to other sign-in options like using Facebook or Google, but now it seems that the company has been hit with antitrust complaints over the feature, according to a report from The Information (paywall).For those unfamiliar, “Sign in with Apple” was designed to be a privacy-oriented alternative to signing […]

Netflix Can Now Automatically Download Shows It Thinks You Want To Watch

Netflix allows users to download TV shows and movies from its catalogue for offline viewing. They even have a Smart Downloads feature that automatically downloads episodes of a series you’re watching and delete the previous one so that you can keep watching the series if you’re offline.However, it seems that Netflix will now be expanding further on that in a new feature called Downloads For You. With this, it won’t […]

Apple Will Crack Down On Apps With ‘Irrationally’ High Prices

The iOS App Store is more or less a free market. Developers are welcome to price their apps however much they want, although for the most part a lot of apps tend to be priced roughly within the same range to try and keep themselves competitive. However, every now and then, you come across an app that is priced higher than others.Now according to a report from 9to5Mac, it seems […]

Apple’s iPads Are About To Get A Microphone Privacy Feature In iOS 14.5

Last year, it was discovered that with the newer iPad Pro models, Apple introduced a privacy feature for the tablet’s microphone where when the cover of the iPad Pro’s case was closed, it would disconnect the microphone. The idea is that it would prevent any potential issues where the microphone could be hijacked and used to spy on users without their knowledge.Now according to the latest beta of iOS 14.5, […]

Apple Launches Online Portal For Activation Lock Removal Requests

One of the features of the iPhone is that in the event you lose it or have it stolen, you can mark it as such on iCloud. This means that whoever has your phone and attempts to have it erased will need to enter your Apple ID and password. This is meant to discourage thieves from stealing iPhones.So what happens if you need to disable Activation Lock? This usually requires […]

Apple’s App Store Subscriptions Pulled In $10 Billion In Revenue In 2020

Sure, iOS has a much smaller market share compared to Google’s Android platform, so some of you might be wondering why developers still tend to flock to iOS first. Turns out that Apple’s iOS platform is a much more lucrative one compared to Android, or at least that’s what the data from Sensor Tower seems to suggest.According to the data, it seems that in terms of subscription-based apps, Apple’s App […]

Google Photos For iOS Gains New Video Editing Tools

While there are many video editing apps out there, some of them can be unnecessarily complex for simple edits, and some of them require money. However, if you just need a simple video editor, then perhaps you might be interested to learn that Google Photos for iOS has been recently updated where it will now come with a new video editor baked into it.According to Google, “With the new video […]

Chrome For iOS Tests Touch ID And Face ID For Incognito Mode

The point of using incognito mode in a browser like Chrome is to not leave a trail of your internet activity on your phone or computer. However, it seems that Google is taking things one step further by testing out a new feature for Chrome on iOS that would protect incognito mode by adding an additional layer of security in the form of Touch ID or Face ID.What this means […]

iOS 14.5 Beta Sees Apple Proxy Google’s Safe Browsing To Safeguard Your IP Address

Whenever we use Google’s services, some kind of data is transmitted to the company. Typically, this kind of data is used by Google not necessarily for malicious purposes, but to gather information so that they can better serve up ads that they think is relevant to you. Some find it a bit invasive, but that’s the “price” we pay for using Google’s services.However, it seems that with iOS 14.5, Apple […]

Newly Proposed Bill Could Force Apple To Allow Users To Sideload Apps

All operating systems can be hit with malware, but one of the advantages Apple has over Google is that they are strict with their apps and users cannot download apps from third-party app stores or sideload them, at least not officially. This means that there are less chances that users could accidentally download an app with malware hidden in it.That being said, it seems that a newly proposed bill in […]

Apple Maps Update In iOS 14.5 Will Let Users Report Accidents And Hazards

While Apple Maps has come a long way since its initial debut, there are still some features missing from it that other apps have. For example, if you like to use Waze mainly because it allows you to report accidents and hazards, then you might be interested to learn that Apple Maps will be gaining that feature soon.According to the latest beta of iOS 14.5, it has been discovered that […]

iPhone’s Health App Used As Evidence In Murder Trial

Our smartphones contain a lot of information about us, some of which we might not even be aware of, which in some instances might actually be useful when trying to prove and solve a crime. A good example would be in the recent trial of Jeff West, a man accused of killing his wife, Kat West.According to the report, Kat West was found dead on the street outside her home […]

Android 12 Could Borrow Some Privacy Design Cues From iOS

In the more recent versions of iOS, Apple has introduced indicators within iOS to let users know if their microphone or cameras are being accessed. This is useful because if you did not grant an app permission to use your phone’s cameras or microphones, then these indicators will let you know.Now it seems that Google could be considering a similar move for its Android operating system. In a report from […]

iOS 14.5 Will Let You Choose Siri’s Default Music Player

So with iOS 14, Apple has introduced the ability for users to finally set the default apps of their choice for certain functions, such as their browser and email. But what about music players? Turns out that in the upcoming iOS 14.5 update, that could change, but not necessarily in the way that some of us are hoping.According to the latest beta of iOS 14.5, it has been discovered that […]

Apple Card Credit Sharing Could Be Coming In iOS 14.5

When you own a credit card, you can also apply for supplementary cards for your other family members, or friends if you happen to feel very generous. All these cards will share the same credit limit, but makes it easier for others to use the credit, like when they’re out shopping and you’re not there with them.It seems that Apple could be planning a similar feature for the Apple Card. […]

iOS 14.5 Will Finally Enable 5G Dual SIM Support On The iPhone

Similar to some of Apple’s more recent iPhones, the iPhone 12 lineup comes with dual SIM support. However, early on it was discovered that dual SIM support did not extend to 5G. This meant that if you wanted to use 5G, users would have to disable one of the SIM card slots, which was kind of annoying and limiting.A subsequent report suggested that the feature could arrive by the end […]

Apple Could Be Interested In Helping You Manage Your Finances

Apple has long been interested in the physical and mental health of its users and have included various features to support that, like with devices such as the Apple Watch that come with built-in health sensors. However, it seems that Apple wants to extend their support to not just your physical and mental health, but financial health as well.A recent report has revealed that in the iOS 14.5 beta, there […]

iOS Users Should Probably Stop Syncing Their Devices With M1 Macs, At Least For Now

One of the upsides of buying into Apple’s ecosystem is that you can sync your devices across the board, copy items from one device and paste it into another, and so on. However, if you happen to own an iPhone or iPad and an M1 Mac computer, you might want to hold off on syncing your devices for now.This is because according to user complaints made in Apple’s Support Community […]

Facebook Thinks They Can Convince iOS Users To Let Themselves Be Tracked

Apple is expected to roll out its app tracking transparency feature this coming spring. For those unfamiliar, this is a feature that will prompt users when an app tries to track them and asks if they will allow it to happen. While tracking has been around for a while, this new feature basically gives users the option to opt out of it if they feel uncomfortable.Now it seems that Facebook […]

iOS 14.5 Will Let iPhone Users Unlock Their Devices With The Apple Watch

We expect that for the foreseeable future, we will all still be wearing masks in public. This in turn makes features like Face ID a bit annoying to use. Apple has made some changes where if it detects a mask, users will be prompted to enter their PIN instead, but it’s still quite a hassle for a feature that’s meant to be hassle-free.The good news is that if you own […]

Apple’s App Store Privacy Labels Might Not Be 100% Accurate

Apple had recently implemented a new rule for new apps submitted to its App Store, and apps that are submitting updates. These rules state that apps will now have to include privacy labels, which basically states what kind of data an app collects and what kind of activity tracking it might also include.The idea is rather simple – Apple wants apps to be more transparent and give users the option […]

Researchers Discover New ‘BlastDoor’ Security Feature For Apple’s Messages

Text messages might seem rather mundane and somewhat innocent, but sometimes due to vulnerabilities and flaws in the code of iOS or Android, hackers might be able to do some rather nasty stuff through a simple and otherwise seemingly innocent text message, but Apple seems to have done something about it.According to a report from ZDNet, it cites a new Project Zero report by researcher Samuel Groß in which it […]

Facebook Wants To Sue Apple Over iOS 14’s Privacy Features

As some of you might be aware, Apple is expected to introduce a new feature in a future update of iOS 14 that will allow users to opt out of tracking in apps. This means that users will be prompted and given a choice as to whether or not they want to allow apps to track them across other apps and websites.Obviously this will be damaging to companies like Facebook […]

Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Will Launch Early Spring

As some of you might have heard, Apple previously announced their plans to introduce a new app tracking transparency feature to its iOS platform. Now according to the company, they have revealed that these changes are expected to arrive early spring 2021 with no specific dates mentioned and in the next iOS update.For those who are hearing about this feature for the first time, basically Apple will now require apps […]

WhatsApp Web Will Now Require Biometric Authentication

If you’ve ever used WhatsApp for the web or desktop before, you know that to sync up the app on your phone and computer and also to ensure you are who you say you are, you have to launch the app and scan the QR code. However, it seems that WhatsApp is now taking steps to make its service even more secure.It now appears that if you want to log […]

Google Will Stop Collecting Advertising Identifiers In Its iOS Apps

Apple is expected to soon enact its new privacy changes where users will be given the option of allowing whether or not an app can track them across other apps and websites. In response to those upcoming changes, it seems that Google has announced that they will stop collecting advertising identifiers from its iOS users.According to Google, “When Apple’s policy goes into effect, we will no longer use information (such […]

Apple Will Warn iPhone Users If Non-Genuine Camera Parts Are Installed

There is usually peace of mind when it comes to choosing first-party repairs. This is because it’s pretty much a guarantee that the parts used are genuine and are compatible, but at the same time, it’s easy to see why some might choose the third-party route because it is usually a lot cheaper.Unfortunately, if you’re going the third-party route with an iPhone repair, be prepared for a ton of warnings. […]

iOS 14.4 Update Is Live, Will Patch Three Major Security Flaws

When it comes to software updates, some people choose the “wait and see” approach by waiting for other people to update and report any bugs or issues before they update their devices themselves. It is understandable as some updates have been known to cause issues from time to time.However, if you’re using an iPhone, you might want to update ASAP. Apple has recently released the iOS 14.4 update which comes […]

This App Will Bring iMessage To Windows And Android

It used to be that back in the day, platform-exclusive messaging apps were a thing. For example, BlackBerry Messenger used to be so popular that people would actually buy BlackBerry phones just to use it. These days, the focus is more on cross-platform compatibility.However, there are still some holdouts, such as Apple’s iMessage which is still exclusive to Apple’s iOS and macOS devices. However, thanks to the work of Eric […]

Apple Could Drop Support For iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (2016) With iOS 15

Apple is expected to introduce iOS 15 later this year, most likely during the company’s WWDC event which should be held mid-year. While newer iPhone users can look forward to learning more about the update’s new features, changes, and improvements, there might be some iPhone users that will be left out.According to French publication iPhoneSoft, they have learnt that there will be at least two iPhones that will no longer […]

It’s Been A Month And Google Still Hasn’t Updated Their iOS Apps

When it comes to updating its apps, Google has actually gotten some flack in the past where some Android users feel that it is a bit unfair that the company actually updates its iOS apps ahead of Android. However, the past month has been a very different story, where the company’s apps have not been updated.We had previously reported earlier in the month that Google hasn’t updated its iOS apps […]

M1 Macs Will No Longer Be Able To Sideload Unsupported iOS Apps

To help deal with the initial shortage of native apps developed for the M1 chipset, Apple has allowed users to install iOS apps on M1 Mac computers. Even though iOS apps aren’t necessarily optimized for laptops or computers, it still helps to fill a void, even if it is temporary.However, for those users out there who might have been sideloading unsupported iOS apps, you might be disappointed to learn that […]

Jooxter Smart Occupancy Management App Helps Social Distancing at Work

French startup Jooxter, a pioneer in smart occupancy management, uses technology tools such as AI, Cloud, and IoT to reinvent the COVID / Post- COVID hybrid work model. Part of the French Tech delegation at CES 2021, Jooxter launched its new web application that maximizes office space, reduces cost, and keeps employees productive and socially engaged. The innovative and secure platform facilitates both remote and physical team management to help […]

Americans Now Spend More Time Using Apps Than Watching Live TV

Our smartphones are basically personal computers that fit into our pockets. They can be used to go online, play games, chat with friends, do work, study, and more, so it’s really not surprising to learn that over the years, our habits have changed. According to App Annie’s State of Mobile report, it seems that Americans now spend more time using apps than they do watching live TV.Back in the day […]

WhatsApp Publishes FAQ On Its Data Sharing With Facebook

As many of you might have heard by now, WhatsApp is expected to begin sharing data with Facebook starting next month. Prior to this, WhatsApp had given users the option to opt out, but now it seems like it’s either you agree to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, or you find yourself another app to use.That being said, given the legalese behind the privacy policy, some might not fully understand what’s […]

Google Has Not Updated Its iOS Apps In A While

Google typically keeps its apps updated rather frequently, whether it be introducing new features, bug fixes, improvements, and more. However, for some reason, it appears that the company has not updated its iOS apps in a month, and it has been speculated that the reason could be due to Apple’s new requirements.For those unfamiliar, Apple has a new set of rules in which apps need to label the kind of […]

iOS And Android Users Spent $400 Million On Apps During Christmas

It’s not hard to see why getting into app development seems like it could be a lucrative business. This is because according to the folks at Sensor Tower, based on their data and estimates, it has been suggested that iOS and Android users spent a combined total of $400 million on apps during Christmas alone.If you thought that the global pandemic would have impacted the economy in a negative way, […]

Future iOS Devices Could Support Multiple User Accounts

At the moment, Apple’s iOS devices are typically limited to just one user per device. This is unlike a computer where users can sign in using their own ID where their preferences and files are kept separately. However, it seems that in the future, iOS devices could potentially allow for multiple user accounts.This is according to a patent which suggests that Apple is looking into the idea of allowing iOS […]

Apple Starts Accepting Developers Into Its Small Business Program

Last month, Apple announced its Small Business Program which is aimed at iOS developers who are pulling in under $1 million in revenue a year. The idea is that for these developers, instead of charging them a 30% cut, Apple will instead take a smaller cut of 15%, allowing these developers to potentially earn more money.Now it looks like Apple has already started to accept developers into the program, according […]

Apple’s Privacy-Tracking Prompt Is Showing Up Early For Some Users

One of the changes Apple is expected to bring to iOS devices in 2021 is improved privacy controls, where Apple will now give users the option of preventing apps from tracking users across multiple apps and websites at the same time. However, it seems that for some users, the feature has launched slightly earlier than intended.Some users are sharing screenshots in the MacRumors forums which shows that they are receiving […]

Epic Continues To Troll Apple With ‘Free Fortnite’ Campaign

As many of you are probably aware by now, Apple and Epic are locked in a legal battle over Fortnite Battle Royale, where Epic seemingly does not want to pay Apple a cut for their in-app purchases. To that end, Epic has gone on to launch several campaigns targeting companies like Apple and Google.The latest salvo from Epic comes in form of a “Free Fortnite” campaign in which they are […]

Apple Responds To Facebook’s Ad, Says They’re Standing Up For Their Users

As some of you might have heard, come 2021 Apple is expected to introduce some new privacy features that will prevent iOS users from being tracked across the web. This is a good thing, but it’s also a bad thing for advertisers who use these types of personal identifiable information to create targeted ads.Facebook, who relies heavily on ads for revenue, recently took out a full page newspaper ad in […]

81% Of iPhones From The Last Four Years Are Running On iOS 14

One of the advantages that iOS has over Android is timely and extended software updates and support. Android devices are typically kept updated for around 2 years, after which users are pretty much on their own. This perk of iOS can clearly be seen in Apple’s latest iOS adoption figures where the company claims that 81% of iPhones from the past four years are now running on iOS 14.For those […]

Discord For iOS And Android Can Now Screen Share

Screen sharing is a pretty useful tool and we’ve seen many desktop video calling applications offer the feature. In case you’re unfamiliar with the feature, basically during a video call or livestream, you can share what’s on your screen so that people in the chat know what you’re looking at.This is useful for doing things like presentations or even creating watch parties, and the good news for Discord users is […]

This Is How Much Information Facebook Is Collecting On You

It is no secret that Facebook collects a lot of information about us, but exactly how much information are they collecting? Apple has recently introduced a new requirement for apps on its App Store, where they now have to include privacy labels to show what kind of permissions and data an app collects from users.In a tweet by iOS developer Noah Evans, he showed exactly how much information and permissions […]

iOS 14.3 Released With ProRAW Support

One of the reasons why some professional photographers love capturing images in the RAW format is because it gives them more flexibility when it comes to making edits. This is versus other formats like JPEG which might have already been processed and compressed, thus already applying certain effects that you might not want.For iPhone shooters, you’ll be pleased to learn that Apple has since released the iOS 14.3 update which […]

Ecosia Is Now One Of The Default Search Engines For iOS

Whenever you search for something on iOS or macOS using Safari, by default it uses Google. It makes sense given that Google is the world’s largest search engine, although we had heard that Google had also apparently paid Apple billions of dollars to remain its default search engine across its products.That being said, if you’re not a fan of Google tracking you and your search activities, you’ll be pleased to […]

Mozilla Praises iOS 14’s Privacy Features

Over the years, Apple has made changes to its operating system to help improve on the privacy of its system to better protect its users, or at least that’s what the company claims. Sure, it sounds like a lot of marketing, but it seems that Apple’s efforts are now being validated by outsiders, such as Mozilla.Mozilla, best known for their Firefox browser, has since launched a campaign in which they […]

Apple’s App Store Now Features Privacy Labels

Apple has always had a huge focus on protecting the privacy of its users, and now in a recent update to its App Store, it will now show users the “nutrition labels” of apps, where it basically shows users what kind of privacy-related features an app might need access to if you were to download it.Typically speaking, apps will ask for permissions whenever it is installed for the first time, […]