Apple announced a whole range of changes coming to the next version of its iPhone software, iOS 14, on Monday during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Among them are some crucial additions …
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What you’ll get in Apple upgrade with changes to apps, messages and maps
Widgets, reached by swiping right on the home screen currently, have been redesigned to be more interesting and data-rich, Apple said. These widgets can now also be dragged and dropped onto the main …
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The UK is abandoning its current contact tracing app for Google and Apple’s system
The UK is going to abandon its current contact tracing app in favor of one based on technology built by Apple and Google, the BBC reports. Tests of its existing app among residents on the Isle of …
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Best new features coming to the iPhone in iOS 14
Apple has unveiled the next version of software to power its iPhone. The new software has overhauled how users can organise and display their apps as well as bringing updates to features such as Siri.
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Apple iOS 14: new iPhone home screen shows more widgets and fewer apps, there’s a redesigned Siri and much more
Apple’s iOS 14, coming to iPhones this autumn, is a major upgrade – it introduces an App Library and floating video on the home screen, and Siri gets a redesign.
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Revealed: the new features coming to iPad and iPhone
Apple has announced the latest features heading to user iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches this summer. At the firm’s first virtual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple showed off iOS 14, …
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Apple unveils iOS 14 with home screen widgets
During the virtual keynote of WWDC, Apple shares the first details about iOS 14, the next major version of iOS that is going to be released later this year. The most visual change is that the home …
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Everything Apple Tried to Kill at WWDC 2020
Apple has no problem taking its sweet time developing its take on popular software and hardware features. And, WWDC is usually when Apple takes the stage to let its competitors know it’s got its …
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Apple Removes Pocket Casts Podcast App From Chinese App Store
Apple on Wednesday removed popular podcast player Pocket Casts from the App Store in China. According to the app’s developers, the removal …
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Govt clarifies it hasn’t ordered Google, Apple to ban TikTok, other Chinese apps in India
The clarification comes in response to a viral message of an order allegedly from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) doing the rounds of the Internet.
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Apple reveals iOS 14 with home screen widgets and a new App Library
Apple revealed iOS 14 at its WWDC 2020 online event on Monday, showing off the major changes that are coming to the mobile operating system this fall. iOS 14 will completely redefine the home …
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10 essential iPhone apps every single person should be using
An iPhone is only as good as its apps, which is why the ecosystem surrounding Apple’s mobile devices is so massive. Everyone has his or her own unique handful of apps they could never be …
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Viral social media post about ‘phone disruptions’ spreads false information about iPhone COVID-19 tracking
A social media post is going viral this week, relating to the new Exposure Notification API and as it relates to COVID-19 contact tracing on iPhone. Whilst the origin of the text is unclear, the story …
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App Store disputes loom large over Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
The Worldwide Developers Conference hosted by Apple each year is like a rock concert. Fans who pay $1,600 a ticket come ready to admire the product developments and livestream themselves as they …
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Microsoft president’s criticism of app stores puts pressure on Apple
Cut of up to 30% charged by app stores obstructs fair competition, claims Brad Smith …
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8 photo-editing apps you have to try if you love photography, for iPhone and Android
The iPhone app store on iOS and Google Play store on Android are full of creative apps that can give your existing shots a whole new look, all from the comfort of your sofa. I’ve rounded up a …
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Covid scare: How apps are helping people get essential items without them having to leave home
Going out to buy essentials today has become a challenge. But apps are stepping in, helping people get access to essential items without them having to leave home.
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