The best M1 compatible Mac apps When Apple announced it was switching its Macs to its own processors – starting with the M1 chip – it …
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Today’s best iOS + Mac app deals: Hyperforma, Chef Umami, Battle Chasers Nightwar, more
We are now ready to gather all of Thursday’s best Mac and iOS game deals including Hyperforma, Chef Umami, Incredibox, and more.
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Google Considering ‘Less Stringent’ Version of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Feature for Android
Starting with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and tvOS 14.5, all of which are currently in beta testing, Apple will be requiring developers to receive …
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Fake WhatsApp version for iPhone Apparently made by “Italian spyware vendor to target individuals
Fake WhatsApp version for iPhone Apparently made by an Italian spyware vendor to target individuals A fake version of WhatsApp for iPhone …
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How much is an app worth? Apple will soon make you choose
When Apple launches its new privacy feature in early Spring, you’ll have to really think about what you want out of your app experiences.
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Your MacBook is about to run cross-platform iPad apps much better
The latest update to Apple’s MacOS Big Sur brings much-needed changes to how iPad and iPhone apps work on your Mac, plus a raft of other improvements.
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WhatsApp Just Gave You A Perfect Reason To Stop Using Facebook Messenger
If you’re one of the 1.3 billion people using Facebook Messenger, then a powerful new campaign from WhatsApp as well as comments from Facebook itself should convince you it’s time to leave. Meanwhile, …
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Today’s best deals on iOS + Mac apps: Cultist Simulator, more
Now is the time to dive into the best deals on Mac and iOS apps right now. This morning’s Apple hardware deals include the new M1 MacBook Air alongside today’s new drama and comedy sale for $ 8, but …
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Apple’s next macOS Big Sur update should make iPad apps look less awkward on the Mac
Apple just yesterday released its latest update for macOS Big Sur with improved Bluetooth reliability and a handful of bug fixes. And today, it’s rolling out the first beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3, …
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Apple’s updated App Store guidelines clarify positions on recent controversies
This isn’t the only change to the App Store Review Guidelines, of course. Among other things, Apple “clarified the prohibition of promoting certain substances.” The guidelines state that apps should …
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Why You Should Never Use This ‘Dangerous’ WhatsApp Setting On Your Phone
And now there’s a new threat to the security of your WhatsApp messages. It’s a seemingly useful setting, but with a serious hidden risk. Here’s what you need to know. WhatsApp’s fightback is …
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Facebook is now spamming WhatsApp users with privacy stories
Facebook is using the Status feature of WhatsApp for spamming users with privacy stories following the recent backlash for the planned privacy policy change. The new Status stories were featured …
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Is WhatsApp safe? We asked three experts about the app’s latest security update
We reached out to security experts from Kaspersky, F-Secure and McAfee to find out whether WhatsApp is doing enough to keep our data safe …
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Every new Apple release coming in February 2021
Apple started 2021 the way it finished 2020: with a bang. While we haven’t gotten any hardware releases in 2021 yet, Apple had a fantastic start to the year, announcing a record-breaking quarter with …
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Apple Wants To Make It Harder For Apps To Track You. Facebook Isn’t Happy.
Facebook and Apple have been on a collision course since Apple made the App Tracking Transparency announcement over the summer. Facebook took out full page ads in …
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The Best Apps to Build Better Habits (and Stick to Them)
Don’t give up on developing those good habits, because there are plenty of apps to help you meet your goals: From simple to complex, from stand-off to hands-on, there’s enough variety here for …
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Apple HomeKit: Going all in with Apple’s smart home platform
Going all in with Apple’s smart home platform Jason Cipriani / ZDNet About a year ago, I decided I was tired of all the …
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