You probably never click on that “Privacy Policy” link as often as the “In-App Purchases” info that appears above it, especially for apps like Fortnite which you’re going to install not matter what. But for those of us who do, this is good news: Apple has extended its privacy policy disclosure rules to cover all …
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Since iOS 11, your iPhone has saved your passwords for your various accounts and helpfully offers to fill them in for you when it senses a login screen. With iOS 12, you can continue with your password-saving ways, but now you can let your iPhone ($285 at Amazon) generate strong passwords for your apps and accounts. Because when it’s left …
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Siri is getting smarter to where I find myself conversing with Apple’s voice assistant with greater frequency these days — and Siri Shortcuts have yet to arrive. For one, Siri makes it so I don’t have to remember any of my passwords, which is the greatest gift a digital assistant can give me. For another, Siri offers invaluable aid when …
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One of the finer features of the Mac experience is the seemingly endless list of applications that all come together to make your Mac easier or more efficient to use. There are apps that will keep your screen on forever with just a click, and apps that will automatically hide unused apps to keep your desktop clean. The downside to …
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Millions of us have discovered browser extensions like AdBlock Plus and uBlock Origin can declutter web pages. Now, judging by new data released by Mozilla, it seems we’re also discovering we can block website software that tracks us on the internet, too. With the November release of Firefox 57, the first Firefox Quantum version, Mozilla added an option to let …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. One of the most anticipated smartphone throwdowns of the year — the 2018 iPhones and the Google Pixel 3 — will be about far more than just phones. It will go to the root of the competition between Apple’s iOS 12 software and Google’s Android …
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Shopping online is not only convenient, it can often be a great way to find great deals (but not always). Keeping track of all the stuff you buy and when it will arrive can also become a chore. Fortunately, package tracking apps for iOS are plentiful in the App Store. Here are five worth checking out. 17TRACK Taylor Martin/CNET One …
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Netflix is testing a way to get around the fees it must pay Apple when people sign up and pay for subscriptions through iTunes The streaming-video giant is telling new or lapsed customers in markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia that iTunes payments are unavailable and is redirecting them to subscribe via a mobile version of Netflix’s own site, according to …
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Two of the best phones you can buy, Apple’s iPhone X and Google’s Pixel 2 XL have lightning fast speeds, exceptional cameras and high-end hardware. As the marquee devices of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, it’s only natural to compare them head-to-head: design, camera, performance, software and overall value. No phone will ever meet 100 percent of anyone’s needs and, …
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Google is making life a bit easier for people affected by hearing loss — with official hearing aid support in Android. On Thursday, the company announced that it’s working with GN Hearing to bring low-power hearing aid streaming support to future versions of Android. This means people will be able to connect, pair and monitor their hearing aids from their …
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