Apple mistakenly verified a macOS malware

A new security report reveals Apple had accidentally verified a macOS malware that could hijack users' web traffic and infest it with malicious ads.

News         September 1, 2020

China’s new tech export rules could further complicate TikTok’s U.S. sale

China's updated its list of technologies that are subject to export restrictions could further complicate TikTok's U.S. sale.

News         August 31, 2020

You can now watch a few Netflix original shows and movies without a subscription

Netflix is experimenting with a new, free catalog that gets you access to a handful of its original shows and movies without a subscription.

News         August 31, 2020

The iPhone 12 Pro will reportedly have 120Hz refresh rate and 3× optical zoom

A new leak claims the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will feature a 120Hz ProMotion display, 3x optical zoom, and improved night-time photography.

Apple         August 29, 2020

First iPhone 12 Pro Max leak reveals an iPhone 5-like design and smaller notch

A new leak offers the first look at Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max and reveals a design that has a lot in common with the latest iPad Pro and the iPhone 5.

Apple         August 29, 2020

The iPhone 12 Pro Max may have a special mode for advanced night photography

A new leak has detailed some of the new camera and higher screen refresh rate features Apple could offer on the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Apple         August 29, 2020

Facebook says Apple didn’t let it tell users about App Store tax

Facebook is at odds with Apple's developer team yet again. The social network claims Apple made it remove a note that informed users about the App Store tax.

News         August 28, 2020

Twitter cracks down on spammy ‘copypasta’ tweets

Twitter has announced a new policy change that will censor copypasta tweets featuring text that has been copy-pasted without any modifications from the source.

News         August 27, 2020

Kevin Mayer resigns as TikTok CEO

TikTok's CEO, Kevin Mayer, who joined the company three months ago, has resigned as tensions between the app and the U.S. continue to escalate.

News         August 27, 2020

Google’s own employees were confused by its privacy controls, lawsuit docs show

A series of newly unsealed lawsuit docs reveal that Google's own employees admitted the company's privacy controls are confusing and not clear enough for users.

Mobile         August 27, 2020

Apple TV+ could soon offer bonus AR content to boost subscriptions

A new report suggests Apple may be planning to add bonus augmented reality content to its streaming service, TV+ for boosting subscriptions.

News         August 26, 2020

New leaks offer the best look at Google’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) phones

A series of new leaks offer the best look at Google's upcoming Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) phones and their specifications.

Android         August 24, 2020

6 important tech tasks you should get over with while social distancing

While in lockdown with all your newly freed up hours, here are the tech chores you should consider getting over with while you have the time.

Features         August 21, 2020

Over 12.3 million people joined Travis Scott’s Fortnite concert

Travis Scott’s virtual Fortnite concert, Astronomical, was joined by over 12.3 million concurrent streamers on the first day, says Epic Games.

News         August 16, 2020

Epic Games sues Google, Apple for alleged app store monopolies

Epic Games, the gaming studio behind Fortnite, has sued for Google over alleged monopolistic and anticompetitive app store practices.

Gaming         August 16, 2020

Instagram kept pictures and private DMs long after users deleted them

Due to an issue, Instagram stored year-old pictures and private messages on its servers even after users had deleted them from their accounts.

News         August 14, 2020

Frustrated Chrome developers say they feel abandoned and stonewalled by Google

Google's Chrome Web Store has evolved rapidly over the last two years to fight spam and frauds. But for developers, the abrupt shift has been frustrating.

Features         August 13, 2020

TikTok could be booted from app stores if Trump’s ban goes into effect

President Trump's executive order could ban TikTok from the Android and iOS app stores unless the Chinese video app finds a buyer before the set deadline.

News         August 12, 2020

Apple ordered to pay over $500 million in fines for violating LTE patents

Apple has been ordered to pay over $500 million in fines by a federal court in Texas for infringing on a set of patents related to LTE technology.

Apple         August 12, 2020

Apple countersues Koss, alleging baseless claims and confidentiality breach

Apple has fired back at Koss, alleging that the pioneering audio manufacturer's accusations are baseless and also violate a confidentiality agreement.

Mobile         August 10, 2020

Trump’s WeChat ban could significantly hurt iPhone sales in China

According to a new report, iPhone sales could fall by up to 30% in China if Apple is forced to remove the Chinese social network WeChat from the App Store.

Mobile         August 10, 2020

How to fight information overload, but still stay informed

The internet can feel overwhelming especially with what's happening in the world. Here's to cut back without missing out on anything.

Guides         August 9, 2020

For Chinese Americans, WeChat ban threatens their ties to home

WeChat’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance following an executive order by President Trump, sending shockwaves through Chinese-American communities.

Mobile         August 8, 2020

Apple says cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia violate iOS app store rules

Apple has confirmed that it doesn't allow cloud gaming services such as Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud since they violate iOS guidelines.

News         August 7, 2020

Leaked internal document hints at Google launch of a foldable phone next year

A report has revealed that Google is working on four new Pixel phones including a successor to its budget offering, Pixel 5a, and a mysterious foldable phone.

Android         August 6, 2020

Australia says it found no evidence to suggest a TikTok ban is necessary

Australia's security agency has concluded its probe into TikTok and said that it has found no evidence of data misuse to suggest a ban is necessary.

News         August 5, 2020

Trump’s TikTok meddling means we’ll never be able to escape Big Tech

President Donald Trump has neutralized two of the biggest rivals to Big Tech. With practically no competition, can we ever escape tech giants?

Web         August 4, 2020

Triller soars to the top of the app store charts following TikTok controversy

Video app Triller has emerged as a winner amid the TikTok controversy. The app has soared to the top of the app stores with a surge of new users.

News         August 3, 2020

The U.S. also plans action against Chinese apps like WeChat, Pompeo says

In addition to TikTok, the United States is planning to soon take action on other Chinese apps such as WeChat too, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said .

News         August 3, 2020

Google’s new Chrome add-on gives you a rundown of all the ads on a webpage

Google has launched a new add-on for its Chrome browser that offers you an insight into all the ads and third-party trackers present inside a webpage.

News         July 31, 2020

Facebook says iOS 14’s new privacy tools could harm its ad business

On Facebook's second-quarter earnings call, the company's CFO has hinted that iOS 14's new privacy features could potentially hurt ad business and revenue.

News         July 31, 2020

TikTok says it will pay creators a total of $2 billion in the next 3 years

TikTok has announced an updated $2 billion fund to pay its creators across the world over the next three years.

News         July 30, 2020

Twitter will now censor links that promote hateful speech

Twitter is updating its policies on links to cover two more content categories. It will now censor tweets that link to hate speech and violence.

News         July 29, 2020

U.S. studies new facial recognition tech built with masked faces in mind

A new government study has concluded masked faces lead to higher error rates in existing facial recognition systems.

News         July 28, 2020

Biden campaign orders staff members to delete TikTok from phones

The Joe Biden campaign has reportedly asked its staff members to remove short-form video-sharing app, TikTok from both their work and personal phones.

News         July 28, 2020

More than 1,000 Twitter employees reportedly have complete access to accounts

A new report claims more than a 1,000 employees and contractors at Twitter have complete access to everyone's accounts including the ability to tweet.

News         July 24, 2020

T-Mobile will soon kick some outdated phones off its network

To make room for 5G bandwidths, T-Mobile has said that it will soon begin phasing out support for phones that are not compatible with the VoLTE technology.

Mobile         July 24, 2020

Google lead says he’s ‘disappointed’ with Apple’s new iPhone security program

The lead at Google's Project Zero division says his team won't be able to participate in Apple's iPhone security research program due to some restrictions.

Mobile         July 23, 2020