Mobile World Congress 2021 postponed to late June due to COVID-19

GSMA has announced it's postponing the Mobile World Congress 2021, which was originally set to take place in March, to late June.

Mobile         September 23, 2020

TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020

TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.

News         September 22, 2020

Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims

Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims.

News         September 21, 2020

Judge’s ruling won’t bring Fortnite back to the App Store

The court has ruled that since it affects third-party developers, Apple can't revoke Epic Games' developer account. Fortnite will remain blocked on iOS.

News         September 17, 2020

Safari’s new update can tell which websites have tracked you in the past

Apple is now rolling out the latest update for its browser for Mac, Safari 14, with a range of visual refreshes and a new privacy report tool.

News         September 17, 2020

Google Duo now lets you share your Android screen in video calls

Google has rolled out a new update for its internet calling app, Duo, that lets you share your Android screen during one-on-one video chats.

Mobile         September 16, 2020

Why Sony may produce fewer PS5 units than planned

Sony will reportedly manufacture fewer PlayStation 5 units than planned in the first fiscal year due to production issues with its updated processor.

News         September 15, 2020

What happens if Trump bans TikTok?

Only a few days away from the selling deadline, TikTok may not get approval for a deal in time. What happens next?

News         September 14, 2020

Trump says TikTok won’t get a deadline extension to sell its U.S. operations

President Donald Trump said there will be no extension for TikTok, and it will be banned if it doesn't finalize a U.S. sale before the deadline.

News         September 11, 2020

China’s new data security initiative urges tech firms to not install backdoors

China has announced a new global data security initiative that urges tech companies to not install backdoors and respect other countries' privacy rules.

Mobile         September 8, 2020

TikTok’s new Stitch feature lets you quote other creators’ videos in your posts

TikTok is now rolling out a new editing feature called Stitch that lets you feature up to five seconds of any other existing video in your own posts.

News         September 4, 2020

Apple’s iPhone 11 has been the bestselling smartphone of 2020 so far

A new report claims Apple's iPhone 11 was the bestselling phone in the first half of 2020 followed by Samsung's midrange Galaxy A52.

Mobile         September 3, 2020

China’s tightened grip on TikTok’s algorithm could seriously cripple a U.S. sale

TikTok's U.S. sale may have hit another roadblock as prospective buyers scramble to figure out ways to comply with China's updated tech export rules.

News         September 3, 2020

Facebook will limit forwards on Messenger to tackle misinformation

Facebook is rolling out a new update to Messenger that will limit message forwards to no more than five people at a time.

News         September 3, 2020

Samsung unveils Galaxy A42, a budget 5G smartphone, and Trio wireless charger

Samsung has announced three new products, including its most affordable 5G smartphone yet, the Galaxy A42, plus the Trio wireless charger and Tab A7 tablet.

Android         September 3, 2020

Zoom had a blockbuster quarter as revenue more than quadruples

In its latest earnings report, Zoom said its revenue grew by more than four times in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year.

News         September 1, 2020

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