All users can now enable iCloud Advanced Data Protection, an opt-in feature to get end-to-end encryption for almost all data stored in iCloud, including messages, photos, and device backups.
The feature is activatable once users upgrade to iOS 16.3, currently in developer beta, with a public release of the new software update expected to arrive next week.
Under the default setup, Apple retains…
Netflix on Monday released an update to its iOS app that brings a refreshed interface to the iPhone version of its platform. The new interface features new, more fluid animations, including parallax effects to move elements around as the user moves the phone.
Netflix app for…
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1, 2023, and ahead of that event we’re getting an early look at a full set of specs for each new phone.
WinFuture published the official specs for the Galaxy S23 and S23+, as well as the S23 Ultra. There’s not…
Backdrops is the go-to app for many looking to change up their Android wallpaper beyond stock images. The Backdrops app has recently taken on a new look in its latest Android update, complete with a new design style and collection page that makes finding wallpapers a little easier.
As wallpaper apps go, Backdrops has been around for a very long time. The app has become a hub for some of the…
Google releases Stadia Controller update to enable Bluetooth
January 18, 2023
As promised last week, Google is now letting you update the Stadia Controller to enable Bluetooth (Low Energy) support.
Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth
Stadia shuts down this week and the Controllers that people bought (and have since received…
10 reasons iOS could be considered better than Android [Video]
January 18, 2023
After giving 10 reasons why we love Android over iOS, it’s only fair that we examine some things that Apple has nailed on the iPhone. With that in mind, here are 10 reasons that iOS could be considered better than Android.
10 reasons we think Android is superior to iOS…
Fitbit step and heart rate data is appearing in Google Fit
January 18, 2023
Back in November, we noticed how Health Connect was responsible for combining Fitbit heart rate and Nest Hub Sleep Sensing data. Google Fit is now showing Fitbit step, distance, and full heart rate data.
Health Connect is most likely responsible for Fitbit appearing in Google Fit’s Steps and Heart rate graphs in the Home tab. Data lines up with the Fitbit app, with the Fitbit icon and name…
Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth
January 18, 2023
While we’re still sad to see Google Stadia shutting down this week, Google did the right thing in refunding customers and, on top of that, unlocking Bluetooth support on the Stadia Controller. But how does that controller actually hold up on PC games? Let’s take a…
Rumor: Samsung set to raise Galaxy S23 prices by $100 or more
January 18, 2023
The Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1 with a few key upgrades, but it seems those will come at a cost. New pricing details we’ve heard suggest that Samsung is preparing for a significant price hike on the Galaxy S23.
Over the past few years, Samsung’s…
How to block any number in Google Messages on your Android phone
January 18, 2023
There’s absolutely no reason anyone needs just to accept random spam texts or otherwise uninvited messages. This guide will take you through how to block a number in Google Messages on your Android device.
These days, it’s extremely difficult to try to have a presence online without inadvertently giving out your phone number or other personal information. Many websites require you to sign up…
