California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week announced the arrests and charges against eight individuals involved in a statewide organized retail theft operation targeting primarily Apple Store …
Apple gear doesn’t come cheap, but you don’t have to splurge
So stand firm if you are at an Apple retail store and an employee is nudging you to get a premium device — not that such pressure tactics are rampant at such places, in my experience. Stick to your …
Android 14 could help third-party app stores better compete with Google Play
But while Apple may have resisted attempts to allow third-party app stores on iPhone, Google may just go in the other direction — and offer third-party app stores access to features that were …
Here’s how Android 14 will play nicely with third-party app stores
Android 14 will reportedly offer a number of tweaks to accommodate third-party app stores and updates from these repositories.
5 phone apps that offer free long-distance calls anywhere, anytime
WhatsApp is a free app used by more than 2 billion people in over 180 countries. Available for both iPhone and Android and on a PC or Mac, WhatsApp has messaging, video and voice calls – even group …
Evernote is getting more expensive—here’s how to move to another app
Evernote is not what it used to. If you’ve decided to move to greener pastures, be sure to take all of your content with you.
Your iPhone Apps Might Be Tracking You. Here’s How to Stop Them
If so, you’ll be happy to hear that your iPhone includes a feature that can disable ad tracking within the apps you use and help give your online privacy a boost. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency …
Android 14 adds new features to make third-party app stores work even better
Google Play is by far the most popular app store among Android users, but some might argue that it didn’t earn its top spot fairly. Google has been scrutinized by regulatory agencies and lawmaking …
Google’s easing up on the Play Store’s app stranglehold with Android 14
These additions are primarily aimed at helping third-party app stores like Amazon, APKMirror, and F-Droid reach feature parity with the Play Store. XDA’s Mishaal Rahman dug up a set of changes in the …
The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows
Over the past several months, AI-powered photo apps have been going viral on the App Store as consumers explored AI powered–experiences like Lensa AI’s “magic avatars” feature and other apps promising …
Apple could owe you up to $395 for MacBook keyboard woes
Then it started to glitch more and more as time went on. At one point a key popped off which got me into an Apple Store for support. They fixed it but not without some convincing. For others who have …
Apple’s delayed iPhone subscription service is still coming to fix a big problem
A new iPhone subscription service is still in the pipeline, despite some delays – according to fresh rumors – and the service could help to ease a growing issue for both Apple and phone …
Best apps to learn Spanish on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Learning a new language is now more accessible than ever. These apps and services are best choices for people who want to learn Spanish.
7 reasons why Apple’s TV app is still a frustrating experience for film lovers
But for digital collectors like me, there is a big drawback to accumulating our movies through iTunes: the Apple TV app. To be clear, I’m talking about the TV desktop and laptop app for macOS and, now …
The 3 Best Modern Banking Apps on iOS for 2023
Sofi is for the banking customer that is ready to take a bit of a step up in their banking journey. It has an amazing iPhone app that is easy to use and intuitive to understand; it offers a wide …
Facing the Googly: Google announced changes to its app store policies but will these benefit users?
Google has announced changes to its app store policies following a rap on the knuckles from India’s antitrust regulator. Will these benefit users or not? Dia Rekhi & Suraksha P explain the nuances …
This Week in Apps: AI apps, Bing hits the Top Charts, Google and Mozilla test non-WebKit browsers
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. Consumers are also spending more time in …