When iOS 9 launched, Apple added the ability for developers to create content-blocking apps. These apps, which work in mobile Safari, block various types of content. Most predominantly, content blockers are used to block Web ads, pictures and videos. The result is a much quicker mobile browsing experience. Enlarge Image Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Trump …
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After pairing your Apple Pencil to an iPad Pro, you’ll want to enable iOS 9’s battery widget. When enabled, the battery widget will display the current battery percentage of your iPad Pro, plus any Bluetooth devices connected to it. With the Apple Pencil using Bluetooth to communicate with the tablet, it naturally shows up in the widget. To enable it, …
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At the iPad Pro’s launch, the Apple Pencil is in short supply. Actually, you likely can’t find one in stores right now, and shipping estimates currently forecast their arrival around Christmas. If you’re lucky enough to have an Apple Pencil, or have waited long enough to finally get your hands on one, you’ll need to pair the small device with …
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When Apple provided iOS developers with the means to create keyboards, it didn’t take long before we started seeing keyboards designed to make sending animated images, called GIFs, easier. GIF GIF GIF was one of the first, and it still does a fantastic job. But sometimes it’s nice to try new things. Giffage, another keyboard app, recently received an update …
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When Apple introduced the larger-screened iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the company announced a feature aimed at making the bigger devices easier to use with one hand. When using your iPhone, you double-tap the home button (not press, but tap) and the contents of your iPhone’s screen are lowered. At first, it seems like a silly way to get around …
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Anyone who has used Apple Pay can tell you how simple it is to use. You place your phone next to the payment kiosk, put your finger on the home button, and you’re done. What’s not easy is figuring out if a business accepts Apple Pay. Pay Finder is a free app that provides a map of local businesses that …
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When you long-press the home button on most Android devices, Google Now is normally triggered. On the BlackBerry Priv, however, you’re given the option to launch one of three different apps. Out of the box, BlackBerry Search, Google Now and BlackBerry Hub are present. The predefined options are OK, but not something everyone will want to use. Enlarge Image Screenshot …
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The BlackBerry Priv’s Android-powered software is full of small tweaks and customizations BlackBerry has implemented, all with the goal of providing a better user experience. One such feature is called Pop-Up Widgets, which makes it possible to activate a widget from an app’s icon without taking up precious real estate. As useful as the feature may sound, Pop-Up Widgets aren’t …
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Fitbit recently announced a charitable campaign called FitForGood, which will run from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20. Users can connect their Fitbit account to the service and select from one of three different charities to contribute to: The American Diabetes Association, The American Heart Association or National Multiple Sclerosis Society. At the end of the campaign, Fitbit will split a …
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On Tuesday Microsoft published a blog post detailing how those interested in helping the company test Cortana, its personal assistant similar to Siri, on an iOS device. Cortana is currently available on Android and of course Windows 10. Those interested in testing Cortana on iOS can sign up by filling out this survey, detailing how often you use Cortana, type …
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