Apple is leaning on a close ally of Donald Trump to help it avoid tariffs on iPhone parts and other products. A lobbying registration form first discovered by CNBC indicates that Apple has hired Jeffery Miller to lobby on its behalf in Washington.
According to the document, Apple will rely on Miller and his team to focus on “trade issues as they relate to technological goods and…
Google antitrust probe into search and Android businesses
November 14, 2019
The 50 attorneys general investigating Google for potential antitrust violations are expected to expand their probe and examine the company’s Android and search businesses, not just its advertising practices, CNBC reported on Thursday.
Last September, nearly every…
Apple today has stopped signing iOS 13.2. This comes after iOS 13.2.2 was released to the public last week with bug fixes and performance improvements, including a fix for background app performance and RAM management.
When Apple stops signing an iOS build, it means users…
Anker Nebula Capsule II review: Android TV crammed into a can
November 14, 2019
Android TV comes in a few form factors and at various price-points, it isn’t, however, very portable — so enter the Anker Nebula Capsule II.
The Anker Nebula Capsule II combines the exceptionally small size of a mini projector and fuses it with Android TV for entertainment on the go and with extra functionality baked in.
Unlike the brand new compact Nvidia Shield TV, this portable projector…
Some Android users have had failed Google Drive backups for months
November 14, 2019
Over the past few years Google has finally been getting better with backups on Android, but there’s a hiccup right now. For the past few months, many Android users have been reporting failed Drive backups on their phones for months.
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Apple’s iWork suite for iOS and iPadOS has been updated today with “stability and performance improvements.”
Version 5.2.1 for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote is now available for iPhone and iPad.
It comes after a major update back in September that brought support for…
With just one look at some of Google’s apps — like Google Tasks and even the recently released Google Stadia app — and you can tell they have some of the best UI designs on Android. However, not every Google design is going to be a hit. Today, Chrome for Android is trying out a less-than-stellar redesign for the tab switcher, which tries to squeeze too many things on screen at once.
In the…
Iconfactory launches free internet radio player for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV w/ iCloud syncing, CarPlay support
November 14, 2019
Iconfactory, known for its popular apps like Twitterrific, Linea Sketch, and more is out today with Triode, a free (without ads) internet radio player made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV that offers handy features like iCloud syncing, Siri Shorcuts and CarPlay support…
How to enable RCS messaging on Google Messages for Android
November 14, 2019
RCS messaging is finally coming to Android smartphones in the United States after a trial in some other countries. If you want to get in on the action, here’s what you’ll need to do to enable RCS messaging on Android.
How to enable RCS on Android
Download Google…
Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US
November 14, 2019
At long last, you can get next-gen text messaging on your Android phone in the US without vendor-specific support or resorting to unofficial tricks. Google is rolling out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support to Android Messages users across the US. When it arrives, you’ll be prompted to enable chat features in the app. RCS should be “broadly available” by the end of…
