We tested Aptoide, the first free iPhone app store alternative

The popular alternative Android marketplace Aptoide just launched as a challenger to the Apple App Store in Europe. We’ve seen a trickle of stores launch since March when the Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to support third-party iOS app marketplaces — but nothing has so far managed to upset the balance of power and change the status quo.

How to close apps on an iPhone (and why you shouldn’t)

Closing apps on an iPhone is a 20-second task, but should you be closing them at all? The answer may surprise you!How to close your apps on an iPhoneTotal Time20 secondsWhat you needYour phoneStep 1: Access the “App Switcher”On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.