[ad_1] Like Patrol launched on iOS in July with a subscription price of $2.99 per week or $80 per year. The app’s founder, Sergio Luis Quintero, says that fewer than 300 people are currently subscribed. Like Patrol sends notifications to users whenever their target likes or comments on an Instagram post and provides analytics about […]
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Facebook expands its reward program for data abuse reports
[ad_1] This might not go as far as some would like, since the permission requirement leaves researchers in a tough spot. While this increases the chances that a third party will be aware of and fix a data flaw, it also creates problems if the app or site creator doesn’t consent to testing. This doesn’t […]
Google bans predatory payday loan apps from the Play Store
[ad_1] Apple doesn’t have a similar ban, but told the WSJ that it routinely reviews its App Store rules to “address new or emerging issues.” To no one’s surprise, affected lenders aren’t happy — this forces them to either offer lower rates or bow out entirely. Online Lenders Alliance CEO Mary Jackson repeatedly maintained that […]
Instagram reminders make sure you don’t forget the latest fashion drops
[ad_1] Instagram users who see a preview for a sweater or a pair of sneakers they want to buy can opt in for a release reminder via a sticker in an Instagram Story or a launch tag in their feed. They’ll receive a notification 15 minutes before the drop so they can log in and […]
After Math: More, more, mooooooore
[ad_1] You know who’s going to need some more, more, mooooooore Beyond Meat deliveries? KFC. The fried chicken chain made headlines this week when ravenous hordes of vegetarians descended upon one Atlanta franchise to try the company’s new chickenless nuggets, locusting through the stock of very-nearly-poultry in just a few hours. Android users can rest […]
Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones
[ad_1] This current update fixes a kernel vulnerability that would have allowed an attacker to “execute arbitrary code with system privileges” on an iPhone or iPad. Apple also mentioned Pwn20wnd, the hacker that released the public jailbreak. “We would like to acknowledge @Pwn20wnd for their assistance,” the company wrote in a security update. As you […]
Ask Engadget: What are the best outdoor navigation apps?
[ad_1] The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac… [ad_2] Source link
Google ‘Play Pass’ is a $5 monthly Android app subscription
[ad_1] The service is fully fleshed out and appears to be in the final stages of testing. Google is promising “puzzle games to premium music apps … [with] access to hundreds of premium apps and games” — though the emphasis appears to be on games. Some of the titles included are the $7.99 Stardew Valley, […]
‘Pokémon Go’ has racked up 1 billion downloads
[ad_1] It is true that many of those downloads came shortly after the game’s launch. The creators were celebrating the 500 million mark in September 2016, or just weeks after its debut. Growth has clearly been much slower since — it’s just that the game managed to keep and foster its player base well after […]
The best (and mostly free) apps to help you keep up in class
[ad_1] Photomath Some people have keen, mathematical minds and can intuitively grasp complex relationships between numbers. Others, uh, aren’t so great at it. If you fall into that latter camp, you’re in good company, and Photomath might be able to help. Once you’ve installed it, all you have to do is snap a photo of […]