MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to replace “Lake Ontario” with “Lake America” on its map following an executive order issued last week by US President Donald Trump. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest application is the first free iPhone application in the Apple App Store rankings in Canada and fourth in…
The One Club for Creativity, a U.S. nonprofit organization that promotes excellence in advertising and design, today announced that Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into its new Brand Hall of Fame. Apple’s most famous commercials include its iconic “1984” Super Bowl commercial for the original Macintosh, the “Think Different”…
Google Maps users in the United States will now see the name “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario” for the Great Lake that straddles the border between New York and Ontario. Google said it made the change in response to the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) updating the name of “Lake Ontario” to “Lake…
Need an extra controller for PC gaming? Saint Christopher/Shutterstock Now everyone knows how versatile our pocket’s best friend has become. An iPhone can single-handedly and perfectly do the job of a calculator, a flashlight, a compass, and a camera, just to name a few. But today the million dollar question is:…
Ascannio/Shutterstock Giving your child an Android device freely could lead them to encounter less desirable content or experiences sooner or later. Limiting or locking access to certain apps, like the browser, makes sense, and on most devices you’ll use parental controls to do this. Google…
You will need your old password or your Apple account password. RNGSU/Shutterstock Receiving an “iPhone unavailable” message on your lock screen is never a welcome sight. The problem is common, caused by entering an incorrect password too many times. This is a system intended to protect against unwanted access, but it…
If your phone is not working properly or you transfer it to someone else, you will need to reset it. Harry Howitt/Shutterstock When trying to troubleshoot iPhone problems, several incremental steps can be taken as potential solutions, including soft and hard resets. Before taking your phone in for repair, consider some…
CarPlay is great for listening to music on the go, but a few tweaks will help it sound even better in your car. A. Aleksandravicius/Shutterstock Apple CarPlay gives you a simple solution to listen to your favorite music from Spotify or Apple Music in your vehicle. However, it is not guaranteed…
Garun .Prdt/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If your workflow consists of light tasks, such as web browsing, Zoom calls, or creating simple documents, you may not need a laptop. Modern smartphones, especially those with larger screens like the Samsung…
Wonry/Getty Images The history of Motorola’s phone business is like a roller coaster ride. After decades of developing his expertise in radio communications, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made history in 1973 by making the first public call from a prototype cell phone. A decade later,…