Congratulations on purchasing a new Apple TV. Maybe it’s your first dedicated streaming device or maybe it’s an upgrade of an old one. No matter how or why you came across Apple’s streaming box, you …
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Does Apple’s iMessage fall under the IT Rules applicable to messaging apps?
While it is clear that apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram must comply with the IT Rules, Apple’s iMessage has fallen into a grey area.
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Apple claims ‘sideloading’ apps is ‘serious’ security risk
Apple claims that allowing developers to distribute apps outside its official App Store would “expose users to serious security risks”. A new report from the company argues strongly against allowing …
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Is that Android or iPhone app safe to download? 3 red flags to look out for
If you don’t read an app’s terms of service agreement before you click to accept or agree, you’re not alone. Very few people actually take the time to dive into the text of what an app or website is …
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Kim Komando: Apps you need to remove from your phone now
Apps used to be fun add-ons to get the most out of your phone. Today, they’re vital to our everyday communication, work, and play.
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Apple uncorks better iPad app performance with one tiny tweak
The iPad Pro’s apps may soon start to catch up with its hardware, thanks to a new behind-the-scenes tweak that Apple will begin offering some apps.
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Android Apps on Windows 11 Could Bring Apple’s Seamlessness to the PC
Microsoft is bringing Android apps to Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore. Image: Microsoft Windows is my desktop operating system. It’s what I’ve been using all my life. I feel just as married to it …
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Epic CEO decries Apple’s App Store ‘propaganda’ after 10 months of his own
Tim Sweeney, the man behind the “Fortnite” 1984 ad campaign against Apple, claims that corporate propaganda shouldn’t be the response to big tech issues.
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Microsoft just took a direct shot at Apple’s controversial App Store policy with Windows 11
Microsoft just made a not-so-thinly veiled jab at Apple’s App Store policy of taking a 30% cut of all transactions.
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Apple explains why getting iPhone apps outside the App Store is a bad idea
Apple has released a new research report detailing the reasons why it prohibits the sideloading of apps on iOS, including some of the dangers of the distribution method.
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Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts
In a new 16-page report, Apple has laid out its arguments against allowing sideloading iPhone apps, claiming the practice would make its phones less secure and trustworthy for users. The report, which …
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Apple argues customers will be at risk if it is forced to let people ‘sideload’ apps on iPhone
Apple has warned that users will be put at risk if it is forced to allow “sideloading” on iPhones. The defence of its its App Store policies come amid increasing pressure from regulators and …
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Apple says sideloading apps into iPhone could undermine security
Android users have been tricked to download fake versions of apps like Netflix and Candy Crush. These fake apps can spy on users, take screenshots of their devices, view location, text messages and …
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Apple claims sideloading iPhone apps will harm the app market
As if Epic Games’ epic lawsuit against it weren’t enough, Apple could soon be facing the biggest threat to its iOS App Store since the app store came online. The US Congress is …
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Apple says sideloading of iPhone apps would open users to serious security risks
The App Store is a money printing machine that generated $643 billion in sales last year, which is why Apple uses every occasion to tout its …
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WhatsApp’s biggest new feature of 2021 may not be as good as you thought
WHATSAPP is preparing to roll out a feature users have been waiting years for. However, all good things don’t come to those who wait – as it looks like the upgrade won’t be as impressive as users had …
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Apple updates Dark Sky app with minor updates, bug fixes
Apple has updated the Dark Sky app for the first time in months with under-the-hood changes and other minor features.
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