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Apple doesn’t want you to call nebulous Siri audio feature in iOS 14.5 ‘default music app’ support

March 5, 2021

As Jeff Benjamin noted in 9to5Mac’s video coverage, iOS 14.5 will use Siri intelligence to select music services based on listening behaviors. While the feature falls short of actually allowing you to set a default music service, it will open Siri to easier music control for more services without having to specify which service to use. Apple has now described in more detail how it intends the…

LinkedIn will stop collecting IDFA data on iOS due to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature

March 5, 2021

As the preparation for Apple’s upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature continues, LinkedIn has announced that it will stop using the “Identifier for Advertising,” or IDFA data. This means that the LinkedIn app will not be required to show the App Tracking…

Some iOS apps are leaking data due to misconfigured cloud services, research shows

March 5, 2021

Despite Apple’s efforts to keep iOS secure, it’s difficult to have control over how third-party apps store user data. A new research from mobile security firm Zimperium has found that thousands of iOS and Android apps are exposing users’ personal information due to…

Google hosting Cloud Next ‘21 conference in October, virtual/physical format not yet set

March 5, 2021

Due to the pandemic, developer conferences over the past year have either been canceled or hosted virtually. Google today announced Cloud Next ‘21 will take place October 12-14, though the exact nature of the enterprise event has not yet been set. We hope you will join us for keynotes from industry luminaries and interactive learning opportunities with top Google developers. Learn how the…

What to expect when you upgrade to Android 11 — New features, scoped storage, more

March 5, 2021

Every major Android update brings new features, new changes, and things to get used to. With Android 11, though, many of those tweaks are behind the scenes, and some of them can have a real impact on how you use your device. Now that Android 11 is rolling out in full swing…

Paramount+ is now available on Chromecast, Google TV, and Android

March 5, 2021

2020 saw some major streaming launches with HBO Max, Peacock, and the first full year of Disney+, too. Now, the latest major option is arriving with Paramount+, and it’s available today on Chromecast, Google TV, Android TV, and Android smartphones. Paramount+ replaces…

Google Chrome moving to 4-week update cycle for faster feature rollouts

March 5, 2021

Google has historically released new versions of Chrome every six weeks with smaller patches rolled out in between. In a big change, Google Chrome is moving to a four-week update cycle this year. From the beginning, Google has taken an aggressive stance on updating its browser in the background. Chrome is architected that way to ensure security, with new versions downloading silently and users…

Google Photos gets ‘Explore’ tab and quick access to ‘Favorites’ on the web

March 5, 2021

Following last year’s big Android and iOS revamp, Google Photos on the web is getting a matching “Explore” tab and “Favorites” shortcut. Navigation on photos.google.com was streamlined in July following the mobile update, which also introduced the simplified…

iOS version of What3Words app now uses Apple Maps

March 4, 2021

If you’re not familiar with the What3Words app, it’s a clever idea designed to make it easier to tell people exactly where you are. Every three-meter square in the world has a unique three-word code, and the iOS app now uses Apple Maps instead of Google Maps for its…

CarPlay on a motorbike? Indian Motorcycle touts 7-inch display for Apple’s iPhone infotainment feature

March 4, 2021

We’ve been fans of CarPlay at 9to5Mac since 2014, and I started riding motorcycles in my free time last summer. So it’s an understatement to say I was intrigued when news of a new model of Indian Motorcycle with Apple CarPlay crossed the wire. Indian Motorcycle’s new 2021 Chieftain Elite isn’t the first motorbike with CarPlay, but Apple’s infotainment feature is certainly less common…