Jam Kotenko/SlashGear The technology of text messaging paved the way for more abbreviated forms of communication. More than shortening words through "txtspeak" to fit character limits (that don't really matter much these days), a lot of people are becoming more comfortable conveying sentiments through the use of emojis, stickers, and GIFs. Why pontificate about your
Every time you install an app on your iPhone, it comes with permissions attached — permissions that determine what it can and can’t do. These permissions cover some pretty fundamental parts of iOS, including access to the iPhone camera, microphone, and current location. The permissions get asked for one by one as they’re needed, so you’ve
Digital Markets Act — Alternative browsers can pin web apps, but they only run inside Apple's WebKit. Kevin Purdy - 3/1/2024, 7:54 PM Enlarge / EU legislation has pushed a number of changes previously thought unthinkable in Apple products, including USB-C ports in iPhones sold in Europe. Getty Images Apple has changed its stance on
Apple has walked back its decision to remove home screen web apps in the European Union (EU). After initially blaming its decision to ditch them on the Digital Markets Act’s (DMA) requirement to support non-WebKit browsers, Apple now says European users will return to enjoying the same web app experience from before when iOS 17.4
Cavan-Images/Shutterstock While finding the will to study for your upcoming midterm exam or work on a report you need to present at a meeting is a challenge on its own, your phone probably makes this challenge even tougher. Hearing your iPhone vibrate and ping with texts and calls every few seconds can be distracting and
Europe has questions — EU sent queries to Apple and app developers as Apple kills home screen web apps. Jon Brodkin - 2/27/2024, 5:41 PM Enlarge / An Apple Store in Hangzhou, China on February 20, 2024. European Commission officials are probing Apple's decision to remove home screen web apps from iPhones and iPads in
If you want to get better at using your iPhone, there are several pro tips that you should know. Whether you have the latest iPhone 15 models or an older device, these iPhone tips should teach you a few things that you might have missed. Holding down the shutter button: If you love the iPhone
Constantinis/Getty Images In a world where overconsumption is increasingly becoming the norm, it can be challenging to maintain all the things already in your home. In a 2019 press release, the selling app Mercari shared that Americans collectively had over 5 billion unused items in their houses. Knowing this, it's unsurprising that many people are
Apisorn/Getty Images Outsource manufacturing has been a subject of intense debate in the United States for decades. Critics claim that outsourcing has led to wage stagnation and increased domestic unemployment, while reducing product quality and exploiting lax labor laws in developing countries. Proponents, on the other hand, argue that it has made American companies more
Galileo G8 GameSir Galileo G8 is the perfect gaming controller to take advantage of the powerful A18 Pro chip available on the iPhone 15 Pro. Pros Beautiful design inspired on SNES Extra USB-C port for pass-through charging Detachable faceplates for customization Cons Not the thinnest controller to carry around It might give you cramps with
