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Google says it’s resolved an issue that was causing Gmail and other Android apps to crash for some people on Monday. The problem apparently stemmed from a bug in a previous version of Android System WebView, a system component that lets Android apps display web content. To fix the issue, the tech giant said people …

If you’re using Apple Pay on your iPhone ($500 at Best Buy) or Apple Watch ($349 at eBay), you might wonder about the tiny black Apple Pay oval at the bottom of your Messages app. Or perhaps a friend sent you money with Apple Cash and you want to know what you can do with it. I’m going to walk you …

Since moving to a work from home setup last March, my laptop and monitor have become a bit… unwieldy. I’ve got at least three different windows open for my professional Gmail, Google Drive and personal Gmail account, each with a variety of tabs. Add on to that a new Outlook account for work and things are getting a little crowded …

If you haven’t tried the “no beard” filter that you’ve seen everyone doing on TikTok, you’ve got to try it — if you have a beard, of course. This won’t work on the beardless. TikTok users are posting videos of themselves unveiling their “no beard” look to their significant others and the reactions are priceless. If you haven’t seen this …

You may’ve seen the videos all over social media of people tearing up as they watch their loved ones come to life in old photos. Using an app from genealogy company MyHeritage and a feature called Deep Nostalgia, they’re able to turn headshots into short, animated clips that show the people in them moving and blinking. In the first 48 …

The Apple Watch’s journey has been one of constant evolution. Originally positioned as an extension of your iPhone, putting apps and notifications on your wrist has slowly morphed into a full-out fitness device. Not only does it count your steps, but it can detect if you fall then call for help, monitor how noisy your environment is and even run …

Have you ever forgotten to send a happy birthday text message to a friend? Or had an idea in the middle of the night that you desperately wanted to share with co-workers but didn’t want to risk waking them if their ringer was on? The next time that happens, use Google Messages‘ new scheduling tool to pick the exact time …

Capturing the screen of your MacBook Air or iMac can be useful in so many ways. Whether you’re recording a presentation for school, showing a loved one how to set up an app or documenting your fastest run in your favorite Apple Arcade game, screen recording can help.  Don’t let the idea of capturing your screen intimidate you, though. MacOS …

The Google TV system will support a “basic TV” mode that strips out apps, voice control and other smart features, leaving customers with a more traditional TV experience, according to a Wednesday report from 9to5Google. The upcoming feature is reportedly designed first and foremost for users without internet access. Though Sony and TCL televisions running Google TV have been confirmed for …

TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the app captured biometric and private data from users in the US. Several law firms reached a settlement with the social media app on Thursday, with TikTok agreeing to pay $92 million.  The lawsuit also alleges that TikTok passed private user data on to third parties. The settlement would require the …