Agreeing to WhatsApp’s controversial new privacy policy will mean that a user’s private data, including their phone number, will be shared with Facebook.
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Encrypted Messaging App Signal Sees Surge in Popularity Following WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update
Encrypted messaging app Signal faced big delays in verifying the phone numbers of new accounts on Thursday because of a sudden surge in people …
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Signal, Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate
Signal and Telegram messaging apps are seeing a sudden increase in demand after larger rival WhatsApp’s updated terms of service raised eyebrows on social media.
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Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Friday suspended the Parler social networking service from its app store, citing posts inciting violence and demanding “robust” content moderation from the app favored by many …
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7 Things to Know About the iPhone SE iOS 14.3 Update
The iPhone SE’s iOS 14 update is a big one. It’s packed to the brim with new features including upgrades to Messages, Widgets on the home screen, an upgraded Maps app, and a whole lot more …
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How to create and manage widgets on your iPhone or iPad
You can set up and control widgets to quickly access key apps and information on your Apple device. For the latest version of iOS (and iPadOS), Apple has beefed up the widget feature with more options …
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iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature ‘Thinner’ Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged
Apple is expected to continue to offer four iPhone options in 2021, with the iPhone 13 to be identical in design to the iPhone 12 with few …
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Apple Loop: Stunning iPhone Leak, AirPods Problem Confirmed, Surprising MacBook Pro Upgrade
This week’s Apple headlines; the rising cost of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13’s missing feature, Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro plans, Christmas iPhone sales, App Store’s holiday success, the AirPods Pro …
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Apple Loop: Stunning iPhone Leaks, AirPods Problem Confirmed, Surprising MacBook Pro Upgrade
This week’s Apple headlines; the rising cost of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13’s missing feature, Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro plans, the Christmas iPhone sales, App Store’s holiday success, the AirPods Pro …
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TikTok Debuts Its First AR Effect to Use LiDAR in iPhone 12 Pro Models
TikTok has launched its first augmented reality effect to make use of the LiDAR technology present in iPhone 12 Pro devices (via TechCrunch).
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Apple iOS 14 Privacy Features: Maximizing Opt-Ins
In September 2020 new Apple iOS 14 privacy features were released. The updates will directly impact mobile app owners. Learn how to prepare.
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iPhone 12 surprisingly more expensive to make than the iPhone 11
Apple’s iPhone 12 is 26% more expensive to manufacture compared to the iPhone 11. The cost increase is primarily due to the addition of 5G and pricier OLED displays. Apple helped offset the …
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Refurbished Unlocked iPhone XS On Sale for $379.99 [Deal]
Refurbished and unlocked iPhone XS smartphones are on sale today for $379.99 at Woot.com. The Amazon owned site guarantees a minimum 85% battery capacity and full working condition but notes that …
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Get a huge 100GB data allowance in this ridiculously cheap iPhone 11 deal
After cashback, snatch up the iPhone 11 on this terrific Three tariff and effectively pay just £32 a month (down from £35), completely free of any upfront costs. Better still, sitting alongside that …
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How to stop automatic software updates on iPhone
There are many benefits to let your iPhone update itself automatically, namely a smoother user experience and fewer glitches. But. if your iPhone is near its data limit or almost drained of its …
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New iPhone 12 models dominated iPhone sales in late 2020, but the iPhone 12 mini lagged far behind
A new report from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) revealed the sales of the new iPhone 12 lineup. Somewhat surprisingly,. According to the CIRP report accessed by 9to5Mac, it takes …
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Catalyst’s new Total Protection case makes your iPhone 12 completely washable
By putting your iPhone 12 inside a protective shell, Catalyst’s new Total Protection case makes the phone completely washable, and keeps it safe in a fall too.
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