iOS
EU iPhones Will Soon Allow Changing Default Phone and Messaging Apps
Apple is set to introduce new customization options for iPhone and iPad users in the European Union, allowing them to choose default apps for phone calls, messaging, keyboards, password managers, and more. This change will be rolled out later this year in a new “Default Apps” section within the Settings app. In addition to these…
Apple Approves First PC Emulator for iOS After Initial Rejection
Apple Endorses the First Official PC Emulator for iOS – After Previously Rejecting It UTM SE is now available In recent months, we’ve seen a few retro console emulators make their way to iOS after Apple relaxed its app category rules back in April. Now, we witness the first approval of a Windows PC emulator…
Epic Games’ Marketplace App Finally Approved by Apple After EU Regulatory Battles
After several initial rejections, Apple has finally greenlit Fortnite developer Epic Games’ third-party app marketplace for launch in the EU. This decision comes in the wake of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which now permits such digital storefronts. Earlier this year, Epic announced its intentions to reintroduce both its digital marketplace and its flagship…
Why iOS 17.5’s Surprising Bug Might Make You Rethink Upgrading
Apple iOS 17.5 Major iPhone Software Release: Should You Upgrade? The latest iPhone software update, iOS 17.5, was released on Monday, May 13. Normally, I’d have shared an analysis of the update’s reception sooner, but there’s been an unexpected issue: some users have reported seeing long-deleted photos reappearing. Please note, I’ll update this post on…
Recent Snoopware Hits Over 11 Million Firefox, Android and iOS Users
In the ever more difficult fight to keep our private lives private, millions of internet users have to contend with a sudden loss of privacy through the covert installation of snoopware on their devices. If you’ve used an app or browser extension offered by Big Star Labs in the past year or so you could…
iOS 11 Beta: Updates, Improvements, and What to Expect
The iOS 11beta is freely available. But before you dive in, there is a note of caution to keep in mind.
YouTube’s New “Shared Tab” Now Available to the Rest of the World – Ya!
YouTube has finally added a nifty mobile-only feature giving you the option to share a video with friends and then chat about it privately in your very own thread.
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