Apple is today announcing the latest version of iPadOS and there’s a clear focus on making Apple’s tablets more capable productivity machines. At least if you find yourself using split-screen mode a lot, that is. Otherwise, there aren’t any radical changes for the platform. iPadOS 15 will make the homescreen more customizable and allow for […]
Apple has announced the next version of macOS at its WWDC keynote, after showing off iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. One of the most notable new features of macOS Monterey is Universal Control, an evolved form of Apple’s Continuity that lets you seamlessly use your keyboard and mouse across Macs and iPads. That’s something third-party apps […]
Twitter announced earlier this year it was working on a Super Follows feature that would allow some users to charge followers and give them access to extra content. On Sunday, app researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted screenshots of what she says it will look like. According to Wong’s research, which is typically very accurate, the […]
The Apple Watch might not be quite so closely tied to your iPhone after WWDC. MacRumors reports that developer Khaos Tian has discovered App Store profile info referencing unannounced Watch-native versions of the Contacts and Tips apps found on other Apple devices. While there isn’t much to see beyond the names, this suggests watchOS 8 […]
An analysis of the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline found that the hackers were able to access the company’s network using a compromised VPN password, Bloomberg reported. The hack led to a ransomware payout of $4.4 million, and resulted in gas prices around $3 per gallon for the first time in several years at US gas […]
Nigeria said on Friday it had indefinitely suspended Twitter’s activities, two days after the social media giant removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional secessionists. Information Minister Lai Mohammed said the government had acted because of “the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s […]
A sales rep at a T-Mobile store in Fort Worth, Texas has filed a gender discrimination suit against the company after a member of the HR team inappropriately questioned her about having an OnlyFans account. Caitlyn Stevens had been working at T-Mobile for nearly seven years when a male colleague became angry with her about […]
Facebook hopes to release Bulletin, its take on a Substack-like newsletter subscription product, toward the end of June. According to Recode, the company plans to offer both free and paid versions of the platform. Many of the first newsletters Facebook intends to publish will come from writers who focus on sports, fashion and the environment. […]
Tinder is making it easier to avoid old flings (and the awkward feelings that inevitably follow). Using its newly introduced Block Contacts feature, you can prevent people you have in your phone’s address book from showing up when you go to swipe. Anyone you add to the app’s internal blocklist won’t see you on the […]
Boom Supersonic can now add United Airlines to its list of supporters. The carrier plans to purchase 15 of Boom’s Overture planes once the aircraft meets its “demanding safety, operating and requirements.” The agreement includes an option for United to buy an additional 35 craft for a total order of 50 jets. While Boom recently […]
Apple is updating its AirTags to improve on privacy measures after concerns were raised the Bluetooth trackers could easily enable stalking. “Following up on our commitment to continue to improve AirTag’s privacy and security, starting today we will be updating the time period after which an AirTag that is separated from its owner will play […]
Twitter is testing a new version of its iOS app that adds a dedicated section for the feature right between the “explore” section and the notifications tab. The company has been teasing the change for awhile, with CFO Ned Segal previewing an earlier version of the feature back in May. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong […]
Apple Card is experiencing an outage today that may affect your ability to make payments, manage your card, and see recent transactions, according to Apple’s status page. Interruption in service appears to have started at 6:17AM PT today and is still ongoing five hours later. Apple’s credit card solution is managed almost entirely through the […]
Microsoft announced that it’ll officially unveil the new version of its operating system on June 24th at 11AM Eastern. The company has begun sending out invites to media, and it’s revealed that CEO Satya Nadella and chief product officer Panos Panay will be headlining the event. At Build, Nadella said he’s been testing the new […]
Although detailed information about the Huawei P50 smartphone line wasn’t revealed during the HarmonyOS 2.0 online launch event, Huawei did share a brief sneak peek of its upcoming “spring flagship.” During the company’s HarmonyOS and New Products Launch live stream that took place today, the company revealed its plans for introducing its latest OS for […]