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Apple cuts its App Store commission from 30% to 15% — if your apps earn less than $1M
Apple announced today that it's reducing its App Store commission to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million a year. ...
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What you need to know about iOS 14's new privacy settings
Apple has added some useful new privacy settings with iOS 14. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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How to quickly make room for iOS 14 on your iPhone
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Apple pisses off devs by launching iOS 14 with just a day's notice
Apple's September event held virtually yesterday didn't have too many surprises for customers. Almost everyone new that new ...
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How to use your mobile keyboard as a text cursor while typing
Hate editing text while typing on your phone? It's a bother if you have to move the cursor with your finger obstructing your ...
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YouTube might finally support picture-in-picture mode on your iPhone
You might finally be able to text the friends while watching YouTube on your iPad and iPhone devices. Google's testing picture-in-picture ...
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Google adds Smart Compose to Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android and iOS
Google is bringing several updates to the mobile apps for Docs, Sheets, and Slides, chief among them the time-saving Smart ...
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How to quickly turn on Night Shift on iOS (and reduce that gnarly blue light)
Looking for a quick and easy way to turn on Night Shift on iOS? Then look no further, we have the guide you've been waiting ...
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How to move multiple iOS apps at once
Moving apps around one at a time can be a pain. So here's how you can move multiple apps on iOS in one big stack.
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The hidden iOS 14 features you need in your life
Earlier this week, Apple announced the new version of its mobile operating system iOS 14. The upcoming version will bring ...
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See you in hell, spam texts: iOS14 has an SMS filtering feature
Whenever I switch to using an iPhone as a primary device, I realize that it's missing basic text filtering. On Android, you ...
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iOS 14 will let you activate gesture controls just by tapping on the back of your iPhone
Just after Apple announced iOS 14 yesterday, I caved in and installed the developer beta on my iPhone. After initial skepticism, ...
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iOS 14 finally brings picture-in-picture video to iPhones
Android and iPad users have long been able to watch videos while running other apps, but so far iOS users have been left ...
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The next macOS will be called Big Sur — and it's ever-closer to iOS
The next macOS will be called Big Sur, and — with the new design — it appears Apple is shifting it ever closer to iOS ...
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Protesting? Here's how to turn off location services on iOS and Android
If you're protesting, make sure you turn off location services. In this guide, we show you how to do this on iOS and Android. ...
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Qatar forces residents to install its coronavirus tracker — or face the consequences
Qatar is making it mandatory for all citizens and residents to install its coronavirus tracker when going out — or face ...
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Instagram now makes it easy to delete troll comments in bulk
Instagram today revealed a series of changes that makes it easier to moderate content on your account. Including, at long ...
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YouTube rolls out personalized 'topics filters' on iOS and Web
YouTube is making it easier for you to watch videos on topics that you like. The streaming company is rolling out recommendation ...
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WhatsApp increases group call limit from 4 to 8 people (Update: Rolling out)
Update (29/04/2020): This feature is rolling out to everyone through updates for iOS and Android apps. https://twitter.com/wcathcart/status/1255168854382137347?s=20 WhatsApp ...
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iPhone spyware campaign reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims for 2 years
The data-stealing iPhone exploits detailed by Google last week may been used for state-sponsored campaigns targeting the ...
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Report: iOS 14 will let you try out apps, no install required
A feature called Clips, found within an iOS 14 build, could allow access to an app's content temporarily rather than force ...
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Russia developing coronavirus tracking app to ensure patients stay home
It seems Russia is taking a leaf out of China's book. It's rolling out an app to track citizens diagnosed with coronavirus ...
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Here are some mobile and browser games you can play online with friends
Stuck inside with only a phone? Here are some mobile and browser games that you can play with friends online to get you through ...
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Google’s nifty podcast app finally arrives on iOS, and it's great for new listeners
It's probably not the best time to launch a product, but this one can actually help people distract themselves during the ...
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iOS 14 code hints at Apple's clever CarKey feature arriving first on BMWs
In February, Apple announced a new feature to unlock your car, creatively called CarKey. If iOS 14 code is anything to go ...
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Fuck this — you'll soon get push notification ads on iOS
Yep, Apple's updated App Store guidelines allow developers to send you push notifications ads on iOS. Stop the world, I want ...
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You can now jailbreak the iPhone... with a rooted Android phone
People have been jailbreaking iOS devices for years in an effort to add a little more flexibility to Apple's walled garden. ...
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It's official: WhatsApp is rolling out Dark Mode to all users
WhatsApp is finally launching its most requested feature: Dark mode. The stealthy option has basically become a must-have ...
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Microsoft is bringing its Defender security software to iOS and Android
In the past couple of years, Microsoft has made some solid apps for iOS and Android. Now, the company is planning to bring ...
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Microsoft just combined Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single handy Android app
Most of us have more apps than we need on our phones, so I've always been a little annoyed that reading Microsoft Word, Excel, ...
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WhatsApp beta reveals dark mode is finally coming to the iPhone
Dark mode for WhatsApp is soon coming to the iPhone, as numerous users in its beta program have spotted the feature in the ...
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Google is rolling out dark mode for Gmail and Maps
Google has confirmed it's releasing dark mode for Gmail and Maps for Android 10 and iOS 11+, which leaves everyone else with ...
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Instagram now supports dark mode on iOS 13 — here's how to enable it
Instagram has updated its app for iPhone with a dark mode that matches iOS 13's system-wide dark theme. Here's how to turn ...
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Facebook is secretly using your iPhone's camera as you scroll your feed
iPhone owners, beware. It appears Facebook might be actively using your camera without your knowledge while you're scrolling ...
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Apple and Google remove 50+ apps that served malicious ads
Apple and Google have cumulatively removed over 50 apps from their respective mobile app stores that were found serving malicious ...
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Apple under scrutiny for sending Safari browsing data to China's Tencent (Updated)
Apple attracts scrutiny for using Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent as a Safe Browsing provider to verify if websites ...
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How to make listening with one earbud better on Android and iOS
Do you often listen to music and podcasts with only one earbud in your ears? Here's how to make the most of this habit on ...
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Adware campaign exploits Chrome and Safari bugs to serve over 1B malicious ads
eGobbler exploits "obscure" bugs in WebKit and Chrome browsers to serve over 1 billion malicious ads in less than two months, ...
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CHEAP: What a lovely bunch of sweet deals on OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
With so many discounts available, there's never been a better time to grab a OnePlus 7 or 7 Pro than now. Hurry up, though: ...
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Apple denies favoring its own apps in App Store search results (Updated)
A new investigation by The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the company's own mobile apps are often first in App Store ...
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Google's Project Zero discovers a small collection of malicious websites that could be used to hack iPhones using previously ...
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Apple announces developer iPhones with root access for security research
For all we've made fun of Apple's walled garden here, every once in a while, the company opens up just a bit. Case in point: ...
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Step up your note-taking game with these easy to use apps
Here are some of the best note-taking apps and tools: use them and you'll spend more time working on your ideas than waiting ...
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How to find the size of any file on your iPhone and iPad with a quick Shortcut
A simple automation that tells you the size of any image or video or any file using Apple's powerful workflow automation ...
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Google researchers disclose ‘interactionless’ iOS exploits valued at $5M
A duo of Google researchers have disclosed several "interactionless" vulnerabilities in iOS that allowed hackers to hijack ...
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YouTube is making it easier to remove recommendations you don't like
YouTube has new ways to fine-tune browsing experience on the site — adds ability to remove channel suggestions and offer ...
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GameClub wants to preserve forgotten iPhone games for a new generation
Ever wonder what happened to the iPhone games that you can no longer find, that one day just disappeared from the App Store ...
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4 cool things you can do with the iOS calculator
The iOS calculator is cooler than it looks — there are a range of cool tricks and tips you can use to really take your ...
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Apple Arcade gets some real gaming cred with PS4 & Xbox controller support
During its WWDC keynote yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple's tvOS would now support third-party controllers ...
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WWDC 2019: Everything Apple announced at its annual developer conference
It’s June, which means it’s time once again for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). The annual developer ...
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote live
Want to catch Apple's new product announcements live? Here’s how to tune in today as the event kicks off at 10AM PDT / ...
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Apple is expected to kill 3D Touch from its 2019 iPhone lineup
MacRumors, quoting a team of Barclays analysts, has confirmed that 3D Touch will be eliminated from all iPhone models coming ...
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Apple's iOS 13 slated to focus on replacing other companies' apps
Apple's developer conference WWDC now less than a month away, and Bloomberg's latest report spills beans on what to expect ...
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It sure looks like the iPad is getting mouse support with iOS 13
It goes without saying that Apple has dominated the tablet market, despite efforts from Google and Microsoft to have their ...
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How to get Twitter's new 'Lights out' dark mode on iOS
Twitter had a dark mode but now it's rolling out a darker mode called lights out for iOS that has true black background instead ...
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eToro now lets you buy cryptocurrency straight from your wallet
eToro is making it easier to load up your wallets with cryptocurrency. You can now buy crypto-assets with your debit or credit ...
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How to turn on Slack's dark mode on iOS and Android
Slack's finally rolling out its dark mode on its iOS and Android apps. We'll show you how to turn on the dark mode, but first ...
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Opera is bringing its cryptocurrency-focused browser to the iPhone
After launching on Android, Opera has announced plans to roll out its cryptocurrency-oriented browser to iOS – so you can ...
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I can't wait for the Netflix of mobile games
I'm chuffed about today's news from Cheddar's Alex Heath, who reports that Apple is building a game subscription service. ...
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Instagram now lets you easily share your posts across multiple accounts
Instagram is introducing an official regram feature to its iOS app, so you can share the same post from multiple accounts ...
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Our favorite iOS apps for the iPhone and iPad in 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to look at some our favorite apps of the year. While not all of these are brand new, ...
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These are the 10 coolest Kickstarter campaigns of 2018
Kickstarter is always a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are some of the most innovative products on Earth, all in one place. ...
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How to turn on your iPhone's 'Low Power Mode' quickly and easily
If you're iPhone is ageing – or if you want the battery to last longer – Low Power Mode is a blessing. In this guide, ...