Apple has released a new ad to attract customers who prioritize privacy while browsing, suggesting that Safari is the one you should use if you want to “keep data trackers off your back.” In a new iPhone privacy segment titled “Safari helps block data trackers,” the ad shows competing phone users in everyday situations having to live with data trackers while they browse. Trackers are depicted as people dressed in chrome suits (get it?) who usually follow them wherever they go to look at their screen – and in some cases literally sit on their shoulders to get a better…
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Bluetti’s Elite 10 Mini Power Station is larger than the average iPhone or iPad power bank, but it’s still small enough to be portable. It’s ideal for camping, day trips, barbecues or to have on hand in case of a power outage. It’s also a design that works well on a desktop computer thanks to the included ports. The Elite 10 has a capacity of 128 Wh, which is enough to charge a MacBook Neo almost three times, a MacBook Pro 1.5 times or a MacBook Air twice. It can charge an iPhone or iPad multiple times and also supports…
State law governing minors’ use of apps takes effect tomorrow. Images Tada/Shutterstock We continue to see the impact of the wave of age verification laws passed by U.S. state governments over the last year. Apple today announced that apps distributed in Texas will have to comply with the requirements set out in the state’s SB 2420 law. Woozad I first noticed the change, which goes into effect tomorrow for all apps distributed in the state. New Apple accounts in Texas will be subject to SB 2420 and will be required to verify their age. A parent…
Apple said today that App Store rules in Texas are changing due to the implementation of SB 2420, a law that adds age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. Apple users located in Texas will soon need to confirm whether they are 18 or older when creating an Apple account. Apple accounts for users under 18 must be part of a Family Sharing group, and parents must provide consent for all App Store downloads, app purchases, and in-app transactions. Developers must adopt the Declared Age Range API to provide the required age categories for new account users in Texas,…
Apple today shared a new Beats Pill commercial that pays homage to the reality TV show Love Island United Stateswhich returned for an eighth season this week. The ad does not mention Love Island United Statesbut the “Pill People” are said to have “entered the villa”, which is a clear reference to the series. “If you’re experiencing a full summer of island drama, you’ll need battery life that can keep up,” Apple says. “It’s a good thing the Beats Pill offers up to 24 hours of listening time, more than enough for every re-pairing, challenge and twist that summer has…
Bengali Press/Shutterstock The latest monthly Google Play Services update is rolling out, bringing the system to version 26.21. In the April 2026 Play Services update, Google introduced a more intuitive Google Wallet with the update, and this time around the changes are focused more on the Play Store itself. Google says these updates are available on a variety of devices, from Android phones and tablets to Android TV, Google TV, Chrome OS, Wear OS, and Android Auto. While the Google Play Services framework helps power several different systems on your…
Apple has agreed to hand over financial data to India’s competition regulator, in a move that could bring a years-long antitrust case significantly closer to a sanction decision. According to ReutersA confidential order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) showed that Apple agreed last month to provide its India-specific financial data, which the watchdog typically needs to calculate potential fines. At a hearing on May 21, Apple’s lawyer requested a “final extension” until June 25 to file the information, and the ICC granted the request. This development represents a significant turnaround for Apple, which had previously refused to provide…
Dikouchine/Getty Images Inverting colors on your Android phone is just one of many options you have to adjust how you view the screen and how light affects you, allowing you to adjust it for maximum comfort and readability. There are also several settings for the light on your Android phone’s screen, from adjusting the brightness for reading things in blinding sunlight to setting it to dark if you’re in a dimly lit room and don’t want to disturb anyone around you. You can even set the screen color to better…
On some Android phones, there is a feature that increases the total RAM capacity by using the phone’s internal memory as swap space, also called swap memory. It is often recommended as one of the settings to optimize your Samsung Galaxy phone and other phones where it is available. But the benefits really depend on your device’s hardware. Although the paging feature can help phones with limited RAM, on phones with more memory it can slow them down. Above 8 GB of RAM, especially 12 GB or more, the functionality may be frustrating. Apps may freeze or take longer to…
Nintendo Music is a popular app among Nintendo fans because it allows users to listen to their favorite game soundtracks on smartphones. While you can’t yet install Nintendo Music on your Switch (even though there are plenty of other essential apps for the Nintendo Switch), you can now use your favorite game to score road trips. Recently, Nintendo updated Nintendo Music with several new compatibilities. Arguably the biggest additions have been the web browser and tablet versions, but the most important new feature for many will be Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Sure, you used to be able to…