WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it
After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pyxis’ is a location-based note taking app
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pyxis is an interesting and new location base.....»»
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus screen protectors: top 10 picks
Are you worried your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus needs more than case protection? It's time for a screen protector. Here are our favorite ones so far......»»
If you use these Apple Watch faces, you won’t like watchOS 11
The new watchOS 11 update for Apple Watches offers a lot of great new features. It also removes four office watch faces from the mix. Was your favorite nixed?.....»»
Here’s an exclusive discount on all Nomad iPhone 16 cases for 9to5 readers, plus prev-gen models from $9 (Today only)
It wasn’t easy, but we have managed to secure 9to5 readers an exclusive delivery day deal on the beloved Nomad iPhone 16 cases. The brand is a favorite around here among both staffers and readers, and for good reason, but it’s also not one that g.....»»
Simplify your Google TV home screen with the ‘Apps only’ option
A buried Apps-only mode strips all the cruft from the Google TV home screen, leaving only the apps that you've already installed. It's magical......»»
The best waterproof Bluetooth speakers for 2024: from JBL, Marshall, and more
Listen to your favorite songs and podcasts with one of these awesome waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and bring on the buoyancy!.....»»
Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
Windows App replaces Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, iOS, and Android. Enlarge / The Windows App runs on Windows, but also macOS, iOS/iPadOS, web browsers, and Android. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft announced today th.....»»
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react t.....»»
Fitbit users struggle with “very frustrating” app bugs for months
People have been complaining about some of the issues since at least April. Enlarge / Fitbit's Charge 6. (credit: Google) Users of Fitbit’s iOS and Android apps have been reporting problems with the apps' ability to sy.....»»
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air $630, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Watch Ultra $449, more
Make sure you dive into our roundup of the best iPhone 16 case deals before delivery day tomorrow as well as this collection of our favorite wall chargers to hit that max up to 45W USB-C charging, but for now it’s on to the deals. We have straight.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»
WhatsApp is about to lot more fun with customization options!
In an upcoming WhatsApp update, it looks like the company is about to introduce more customization options to the app. The post WhatsApp is about to get a lot more fun with customization options! appeared first on Phandroid. In terms of de.....»»
iOS 18 hidden apps are findable, if you know where to look
iOS 18 includes a new feature where you can choose to require Face ID to open an app, or go one step further and hide it from your device altogether. This second option removes the icon from the home screen, and places the app in a specially obscured.....»»
Here’s what to expect from the Camera Control button in third-party camera apps
One piece of good news from the keynote is that the shiny new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 will also be made available to developers of third-party camera apps. Apple has published its guidelines for developers, which give us some idea o.....»»
How to change iPhone app colors and theme in iOS 18
For more than a decade, it’s taken jailbreaking or other workarounds to customize iPhone apps with a unique look. Now, iOS 18 includes the ability to change iPhone app colors and more natively. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
The Devil in the Details, Chapter One: The Doctor Who Said No to Thalidomide
Starting with her rejection of an FDA application for thalidomide in 1960, physician and pharmacist Frances Oldham Kelsey took a stand against the now infamous drug.....»»
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’
Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»
Setapp Mobile now available without invitation, at €9.49/month
Setapp Mobile, a third-party iOS app store offering multiple apps for a single monthly subscription, is now available to anyone in the EU. It follows an invitation-only beta that launched back in May. As with any third-party app store, Apple makes.....»»
iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts.....»»
iWork updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch features
Following the official launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on Monday, Apple has begun rolling out updates to its iWork suite of productivity apps. more….....»»