Apps aimed at children have been available since the inception of the App Store. However, not all apps created for minors are safe to use. This is the main finding of a new survey conducted by two …
App Store age ratings process isn’t enough, say child safety organizations
Apple’s age rating system in the App Store is not doing enough to protect children, a report claims, after a day’s worth of research found a high proportion of apps deemed acceptable to children actually posed a risk.
New York men arrested in Garner for alleged Apple AirPod swap scam at local stores
Two men from New York, Yat Ching Chau and Linshan Chen, are facing charges after allegedly swapping legitimate Apple AirPods with counterfeit products and returning them to stores for cash.
Apple’s App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps
An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.
Apple Now Offering Free Two-Hour Delivery on Last-Minute Gifts
As we expected, Apple is now offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock products ordered through December 24 in select countries.
WhatsApp continues to innovate: Soon – Direct dialer from the app
Meta is upgrading WhatsApp with a new dialer that allows direct dialing from the app without adding contacts. The feature is being gradually rolled out to the iPhone beta version.
Apple Intelligence Brings Summaries to Mail and Other Apps in iOS 18
Apple released iOS 18.2 on Dec. 11, more than a month after the tech giant released iOS 18.1. The latest update brings a handful of new Apple Intelligence features to people with the iPhone 15 Pro and …
Chinese-owned Temu named Apple App Store’s most popular app in the US for 2024
Another Chinese-owned app, TikTok, took the No. 3 spot, even as it fights to avoid a forced divestiture or US ban.
10 Must-Have iPhone Apps That Can Make Your Life Easier
Looking for the best iPhone app recommendations? Here are the 10 best iPhone apps that are super-useful and can make your life easier.
This Popular App Brings a Missing Feature to Your Apple Watch
This app, which brings a missing feature to your Apple Watch, was named as one of the most downloaded apps of the year.
Amazon Appstore used to spread Android malware — delete this malicious app right now
Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.
Google quietly made it easier for new developers to release apps on the Play Store
Google quietly lowered the number of people who need to test an Android app before it can be released on the Play Store.
Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users
The Peacock app is now available on the Galaxy Store. Galaxy users can get a three-month Peacock subscription. The offer applies to new customers only.
Macworld Podcast: What’s in store for Apple in 2025
Macworld With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 914 with Jason Cross,
These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the top downloaded apps and games for the App Store on both iPhone and iPad. Here’s what was most popular.
Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature
Google is discontinuing the app sharing feature in the Play Store, which enabled users to send and receive apps via Quick Share.
App downloads decline 2.3% in 2024, but consumer spending grows to $127B
The global app economy continued to recover in 2024, after an earlier slowdown in 2022 — at least in terms of consumer spending. In 2024, global consumer spending in mobile apps and games reached $127 billion across the App Store and Google Play,