YouTube is preventing users with ad blockers from watching videos
YouTube is once again going after users with ad blockers installed, this time not even allowing them to finish a video clip. The post YouTube is preventing users with ad blockers from watching videos appeared first on Phandroid. It is no s.....»»
You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot
Google is working on a new AI project that could allow anyone to create their own chatbots that other users can interact with. The post You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot appeared first on Phandroid. Chatbots can be useful if yo.....»»
New security loophole allows spying on internet users’ online activity
Researchers at Graz University of Technology were able to spy on users’ online activities simply by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their internet connection. This vulnerability, known as SnailLoad, does not require malicious code to ex.....»»
iOS 18 brings RCS to the iPhone, but you might not be able to use it anytime soon
As announced by Apple at WWDC 2024, iOS 18 officially brings support for RCS – or Rich Communication Services – to the iPhone. However, as we previously reported, the feature doesn’t seem to be available to beta users. Unfortunately, iOS 18 bet.....»»
Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18
Some users may not be familiar with this, but Apple sets size limits for iOS and tvOS apps, so that a single app can’t take up too much space. However, as apps and especially games get more advanced, they also get larger and require more storage. B.....»»
iOS 18’s drive-formatting option shows how far iPhones have come for power users
The beta's Files app lets you format external drives in APFS, exFat, and FAT. Enlarge / The 2024 iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has added the ability to format external drives in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the major so.....»»
EU says Apple violated app developers’ rights, could be fined 10% of revenue
EU: Apple fees and rules stop devs from steering users to other sales channels. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) The European Commission today said it found that Apple is violating the Digital Markets Act (D.....»»
Venus could be the perfect place to count meteors
Watching meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere and streak across the sky as the visual spectacle known as meteors, it is one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles on Earth, often exhibiting multiple colors as they blaze through the atmosphere, which.....»»
Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan
The plan starts at $10.99 per month for users, although it does have some limitations. The post Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan appeared first on Phandroid. Spotify’s recent strategy of raising its sub.....»»
Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health?
This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General......»»
What is Telegram Premium? Features, price, and how to sign up
Hardcore Telegram users should consider Telegram Premium. For as little as $3 per month, you can unlock new features to use on the cloud-based messaging app......»»
Week in review: CDK Global cyberattack, critical vCenter Server RCE fixed
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The rise of SaaS security teams In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights that t.....»»
X will soon limit the ability to livestream to Premium subscribers
There’s been a lot going on at X recently when it comes to attempts to make more money from the platform. After Elon Musk confirmed his plans to introduce a small fee for new users, X has now confirmed that it will soon limit the ability to livestr.....»»
Apple’s AI features for the iPhone just hit a major roadblock
Apple Intelligence was supposed to rethink what an iPhone can accomplish. The EU's landmark market rules are now standing in the way of users experiencing it......»»
EU Users Might Miss Out on Apple’s AI Features
At the moment, it's unknown if and when these features will arrive for the region. The post EU Users Might Miss Out on Apple’s AI Features appeared first on Phandroid. While a lot of iOS fans await the arrival of Apple’s AI fea.....»»
Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone
It looks like Google is including some new tools in Android 15 that will allow users to diagnose their phones for problems. The post Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone appeared first on Phandroid. Our pho.....»»
You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI
It looks like YouTube Music could be getting a new AI feature that will allow users to ask it for music recommendations. The post You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI appeared first on Phandroid. Music discovery is an.....»»
8 reasons for Apple users to switch to UPDF Editor: AI PDF Assistant
UPDF is an Adobe alternative with an AI twist for reading, annotating, searching, and editing PDFs on Mac. Save big and chat with your PDF today.UPDF Editor: AI PDF AssistantIf you work with PDFs, it can be a pain finding the right tool for the job......»»
New AirPods Pro beta feature allows users to tailor noise cancellation
Code in the latest AirPods firmware shows Apple is working on new controls to make customizing the noise cancellation feature easier for users.Developers will be able to use the same setup steps as AirPods and AirTagsIt's possible that Apple will rel.....»»
Chevrolet to unveil next-gen Corvette ZR1 in July
Chevrolet has called the ZR1 "the unthinkable" in teaser videos. The top-performance production model of the midengine Corvette will join the Corvette Stingray, Z06 and hybrid E-Ray versions......»»
YouTube will ask iOS users to ‘Allow’ tracking for more personalized ads
With iOS 14.5, Apple required app developers to tell users about and have them opt-in to broader tracking. In 2021, Google apps stopped certain tracking methods to comply and not have to show that prompt. YouTube will soon ask iOS users if they want.....»»