Paying for a US-based virtual private network because you want top-tier privacy protection is like popping into a roadside strip joint because you want a satisfying lunch buffet — a risky move that’s best made with your eyes open. Nevermind the shady ownership structures and oblique third-party operation chains you’ve got to trust from far …
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Apple will make it easier for iPhone users to accept contactless payments. Later this year, anyone using an iPhone in the US will be able to accept contactless payments via Tap to Pay, removing the need for any additional terminal hardware. iPhone users will be able to “seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other …
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If you are still emailing files from your iPhone to people nearby, or, God forbid, are using a USB thumb drive to transfer a few photos from your Mac, stop. Use AirDrop instead. Whether you have an iPhone 13, an iPad Mini or a new M1 MacBook Pro, AirDrop is the most convenient way to transfer files and content from …
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Spotify has answered Neil Young’s challenge. The service deleted the artist’s entire back catalog this week after Young offered an “it’s-him-or-me” ultimatum, forcing the streaming giant to choose between him and podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan’s show, a Spotify exclusive, has been repeatedly criticized by medical experts for being a source of COVID-19 misinformation to his millions of listeners. So where does that …
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Netflix is so confident it can guess which show or movie you’ll like that the company recently announced Downloads for You, a new feature for Android users that will preemptively download a show you’ve never watched to your phone. It’s a new twist on the ability to download and store episodes and movies on your phone in order to save …
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If you want to record your iPhone or iPad screen, the process is simple — whether you’re nearing the rewarding conclusion to your favorite Apple Arcade game and you want to document it, or you’re trying to walk a loved one through how to set up their new phone. Of course, you can still take screenshots and use its tools to draw …
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Apple says the iPhone 13 features privacy that’s “built in from the beginning.” It pointed to on-device processing of voice commands and features to block third-party tracking as evidence of that commitment. The features will come as part of iOS 15, which rolls out on Monday. That means most iPhone users will benefit from the upgrade, not just those shopping for …
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It’s happened to us all — you glance down at your iPhone and realize your home screens are a jumble of apps. Or maybe you’re trying to quickly set up a new iPhone and you need a simple way to keep your screens tidy. Unfortunately, the process for moving individual apps around is tedious. But rearranging your home screen doesn’t have to …
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Apple’s iOS 14.5 update means iPhone and iPad apps now have to ask permission from users before tracking their movements online. According to a new analysis by Flurry Analytics, only 5% of US daily users with iOS 14.5 have opted in so far. Flurry Analytics, owned by Verizon Media, is used in more than 1 million mobile apps across 2 …
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Facebook users who own iPhones will soon face a decision about their online privacy. On Monday, Facebook said it will start rolling out a new prompt that asks users who have updated their Apple device’s operating systems to give the social network permission to track their activities across other apps and websites. The social network, along with other apps, are …
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