Nintendo had some good news and bad news on Thursday for iOS and Android gamers. The bad news, which isn’t really that bad, is the new Mario Kart mobile game will be delayed until this summer. The good news is that Nintendo is bringing Dr. Mario to your phone in a new game called Dr. Mario …
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Best FaceTime alternatives for video calls
An embarrassing bug that compromised the privacy of FaceTime calls on iOS and Mac has surprised many Apple users. The problem occurred when you tried to place a call, but before the call connected, you could hear the audio of the person on the other end. Apple took over a week to respond to the flaw, which has prompted an investigation from the …
Read More »Facebook paid teens $20 a month to access their browsing history and DMs
Some Facebook users have been giving the social network access to their phone activity in exchange for money as part of a research project since 2016, according to a Tuesday report by TechCrunch. Facebook, which critics say isn’t doing enough to protect the privacy of its users, has been giving people between the ages of 13 and 35 a payment …
Read More »Startup Cardiogram’s new feature lets Android users tap Apple Watch data
Health-app maker Cardiogram on Wednesday launched a feature that lets users monitor a loved one’s wearable data across Android and iOS devices. Cardiogram breaks down heart rate data from the Apple Watch, Google’s Wear OS devices, and Garmin watches to help users understand their health, sleep patterns, stress levels and fitness. The app’s new cross-platform feature, called Family Mode, lets users …
Read More »Next iPhone may swap Lightning port for USB
The next iPhone may feature a handful of new hardware and tricks, particularly related to its camera setup, Bloomberg reports. The Apple iPhone is one of the most popular and recognizable devices in the world. But after years of steady growth, Apple reported a disappointing fiscal first-quarter, and its iPhone sales of $52 billion is 15 percent lower than last …
Read More »Firefox gets new knobs so you can fine
Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox that lets you strike a better balance between maintaining privacy and breaking websites. Firefox 65 updates its controls for how the web browser manages content like tracker software and cookies — small text files a website can store on your computer that are handy for things like remembering what’s in your e-commerce …
Read More »What to do with your iPhone or Android phone before donating it
If your current phone is on its way out, or you have a phone sitting in a drawer somewhere collecting dust, think twice about tossing it away blindly. In addition to all the precious digital content and media your phone accumulated, it holds a wealth of sensitive personal data that you don’t want disappearing or falling into the wrong hands. …
Read More »How to sign up for Vizio’s AirPlay beta
At CES this year, Samsung, Vizio and LG announced their connected TVs would soon support Apple’s AirPlay 2 feature. Meaning after a software update, you’ll be able to stream music, movies or photos directly to your TV via AirPlay without the need for an Apple TV ($99 at eBay). You’ll even be able to use Siri to control your TV. While …
Read More »Apple’s iOS 12.1.3 rolls out for iPhone, iPad and HomePod with bug fixes
Apple on Tuesday released iOS 12.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad and HomePod, which includes bug fixes for all three devices. For the iPhone and iPad, Apple notes the update will fix a series of issues, including: Screenshot by John Falcone/CNET An issue in Messages that might impact scrolling through pictures while in the Details view. A problem that could lead …
Read More »Spotify will reportedly let you block artists soon
Spotify apparently knows there are some musicians you just don’t want to hear from, as it’s reportedly testing a block feature on iOS. The music streaming service is letting a select group of users stop an artist from playing, Thurrott reported Monday. The feature will ensure a blocked artist won’t appear in your personal library, playlists, curated playlists, charts, radios …
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