[ad_1] To say Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote was jam-packed would be an understatement. Apple offered its usual previews of the next versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS, but it also broke some new ground. The iPad now has its own operating system, for starters. There were also meaningful updates to the HomePod and a […]
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Blame the apps for iPhone privacy woes
[ad_1] iPhone privacy is broken… and apps are to blameJoanna Stern,The Wall Street Journal Thanks in part to Facebook’s privacy blunders, concern over personal data security is growing. And we continue to find things gobbling up our info that we didn’t know were doing so. The Wall Street Journal tested 80 iOS apps and discovered […]
Apple raises iOS cellular download limit to 200MB
[ad_1] It’s a welcome addition, and could be helpful if you absolutely need an app when you’re away from WiFi. However, it may still be too modest for some. It’s not too hard to find apps for productivity and social networking that top even the unofficial limit (Facebook’s is 260MB), and you can generally forget […]
What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2019
[ad_1] When Apple first started talking about redesigning the Mac Pro, it also pointed to the need for a new, pro-grade monitor to go with it. (The company stopped building standalone displays in 2016, instead pushing LG screens in its online store.) So far, rumors suggest that we’ll get a look at a 31.6-inch, 6K […]
iOS 13’s Dark Mode is on display in new screenshots
[ad_1] Dark Mode is one of the more anticipated features to arrive in the latest version of iOS. Rumors of a system-wide Dark Mode surfaced last month, and the screenshots appear to show it in action. The Apple Music app, which is typically a blinding white, can be seen with a black background that should […]
Elgato’s Stream Deck XL has 32 customizable keys
[ad_1] Stream Deck XL has 32 customizable LCD buttons, up from 15 in the standard model. The accompanying desktop app now has an app store, with plugins from third-party developers that should offer you more flexibility for the actions you trigger when you tap a button. The Stream Deck Mobile app offers the same functionality, […]
Now there’s a dedicated Steam Chat app for Android and iOS
[ad_1] Last year Valve released Steam Chat for the desktop, and now its messaging service is fully mobile with a dedicated app for Android and iOS. Naturally, it cribs the desktop version’s features, including: Friends List – See who’s in game or online at a glance. Never miss an opportunity to play. Rich Chat – […]
WhatsApp call exploit let attackers slip spyware on to phones
[ad_1] While the perpetrators haven’t been identified, there are suspicions that it may be a Middle Eastern country trying to clamp down on criticism of its human rights practices. There was a failed attempt on May 12th to compromise the phone of a UK-based human rights lawyer who helped a Saudi dissident in Canada and […]
Spotify tests a version of Stories for artists
[ad_1] Storyline is in testing for some Android and iOS users as we write this, although Spotify wouldn’t tell TechCrunch if or when the feature might be widely available. The company is “always testing” new experiences, a spokesperson said. You’re most likely to see attached to songs from pop artists like Billie Eilish, MAX and […]
Twitter says it accidentally stored and shared some iOS location data
[ad_1] Due to a bug in Twitter for iOS, we inadvertently collected and shared location data (at the zip code or city level). We have fixed the bug, but we wanted to make sure we shared more of the context around this with you. More here: https://t.co/n04LNt62Sa — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) May 13, 2019 Meanwhile, […]