A new modified version of WhatsApp called GB WhatsApp has been doing the rounds of the internet. Read on to find out more about why it could likely be a scam.
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Coinbase CEO Gives Apple’s Example As He Calls For Building The ‘Crypto App Store’
CEO Brian Armstrong, in a blog post on Tuesday, called for the building of the “crypto app store” similar to the one created by Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). What Happened: Armstrong noted that the …
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App Store spending grew 22.1% YoY in first half of 2021
Apple’s App Store is still seeing considerable growth, according to Sensor Tower, with consumer spending said to be up 22.1% year-on-year for the first half of 2021.
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App Store data backs up better-than-expected June quarter beat, analyst says
Apple App Store growth estimates for June suggest strong Services outperformance and increases Morgan Stanley’s confidence of a significant June quarter earnings beat.
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Snapchat app broken on iPhone: Company says it is ‘looking into’ reports of crashing
Snapchat has stopped working properly on iPhones, according to multiple reports. “We’re aware of an issue with the latest version of Snapchat available in the App Store,” the company wrote in a tweet.
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WhatsApp for iOS working on a redesigned voice message feature
WhatsApp is working on a redesign voice messages feature. Similar to Instagram, the chat app will show waveforms when recording a message.
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How to add your favorite streaming apps to an Apple TV
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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