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Why you should be using AI for hiring

April 28, 2022

We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! A few weeks ago, VentureBeat published an article titled “Why you shouldn’t be using AI for hiring” that claimed shortcomings in AI-based hiring tools make them unfair. As someone who has worked…

Google recaps how it countered bad Android apps and developers in 2021

April 28, 2022

Every year, Google recaps how it “fought bad apps and developers.” The 2021 edition comes a day after the company’s latest initiative, the Play Store’s Data safety section, has started to roll out. In 2021, 1.2 million policy-violating apps were prevented from…

Google Play Store reportedly hit 28.3 billion app downloads in Q1 2022, led by Instagram

April 28, 2022

According to a new report, the Google Play Store drove an increase in the number of app downloaded during the first quarter of 2022, and to no one’s surprise it was TikTok that led the charge. SensorTower reports that the Google Play Store as a whole saw 28.3 billion…

Apple should make iOS 16 customization more like Android’s: Here’s what I want to see

April 28, 2022

Apple doesn’t offer truly individualized customization of its products or interfaces to its users, and if anyone wants to customize the look of their Apple products – specifically their home screens – they’re in for A Time. With iOS 16 coming in September, there’s an opportunity for Apple to give consumers needed autonomy. The only cell phones I’ve ever owned have been a Nokia…

How to delete your Twitter account on Android

April 28, 2022

Say goodbye and delete your Twitter account. At least for now. Twitter has had its ups and downs in recent years, and though no one really knows for sure what’s to come of its new ownership, there are reasons you might want to exit. This guide will explain how to delete…

Google Search now lets you request address, phone number, and other personal info removal

April 28, 2022

Google is expanding what content you can request the removal of in Search to more types of personally identifiable information as part of a policy update. This now covers phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses. For many years, people have been able to…

Apple should make iOS 16 customization more like Android’s: Here’s what I want to see

April 28, 2022

Apple doesn’t offer truly individualized customization of its products or interfaces to its users, and if anyone wants to customize the look of their Apple products – specifically their home screens – they’re in for A Time. With iOS 16 coming in September, there’s an opportunity for Apple to give consumers needed autonomy. The only cell phones I’ve ever owned have been a Nokia…

Beautiful iOS media organizer ‘Sofa’ makes lists more personal and fun with latest update

April 28, 2022

Sofa for iPhone and iPad is a wonderful app that offers one place to organize all the movies, TV, music, books, podcasts, apps, and games you’d like to check out. In a new update today, Sofa is making lists more fun and easier to personalize with five main new features…

iOS 16 could expand iCloud Private Relay to hide even more data

April 28, 2022

As part of its new iCloud+ subscription service unveiled at WWDC 2021, Apple launched iCloud Private Relay. This feature is designed to give users an additional layer of privacy and security by sending requests through two separate internet relays to mask user information.

Best iPhone and Apple Watch features for students in 2022

April 28, 2022

Technology use in education has come a long way in recent years, and it’s really helped my workflow. If you told me ten years ago that I’d be checking my email on my watch or asking my phone the square root of four, I wouldn’t believe you. Last week, I mentioned my top five favorite apps that I use frequently as a student. This week, let me share with you my favorite features I use across my…