Keeping a browser on one side of your iPad's screen while you work in other apps is one of the more useful ways to multitask with Apple's new Split View feature in iOS 9, so those of the Chrome persuasion will be pleased to know that Google has updated its browser with full support....
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Google Chrome for iOS now supports Split View multitasking 1
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Mystery 'eye in speech bubble' emoji in iOS 9.1 linked to anti-bullying campaign, fast-tracked by Apple 0
October 22nd at 8:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThe "eye in speech bubble" emoji found in iOS 9.1 is connected to an Ad Council anti-bullying campaign, and its adoption was intentionally fast-tracked by Apple in support.
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The secret meaning behind Apple's new eye emoji 0
October 22nd at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsIt's another important tool to fight back against bullying.
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Bitmoji reveals more stylish clothes for your avatar 0
October 21st at 1:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsBefore the update, fashion was pretty limited.
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Former Camino Engineer Releases Distilled, An Ad And Content Blocker That Won’t Slow Down Safari 0
October 16th at 6:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsWith the release of iOS 9, the ability to block ads and other content that slows down mobile websites has been a standout feature, if a somewhat controversial one. Soon after iOS 9’s launch, a number of app developers rushed to release their own content blockers on the App Store, and these apps quickly climbed the charts. With the abundance of content blockers available today, it’s…
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August debuts Apple HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock, Kwikset unveils Kevo Plus Internet-connected bridge 0
October 15th at 3:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsTwo major players in the "smart lock" segment introduced new hardware this week with August unveiling a connected doorbell with camera, programmable keypad and a HomeKit-enabled version of its door lock, while Kwikset debuted an Internet gateway for its Kevo Bluetooth lock.
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Two New Apps Tackle The Problem Of Running Out Of Space On Your Phone 1
October 13th at 11:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsOne of the most common complaints from iPhone owners today is that they’re running out of space on their phones, and either aren’t quite sure what to do about it, or don’t have time to spend backing up then deleting all the photos, videos, and messages that are weighing down their device. While Apple offers a solution for this with its iCloud service, which is now more…
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23 things you can do in 30 seconds or less 0
October 12th at 9:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsYou may think there isn't enough time in the day to get everything done, but quickly taking care of these things could change your mind.
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Swytch Gets Its U.K. Burner Mobile Number Business Up And Running 0
October 12th at 6:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsU.K. startup Swytch, a cloud based mobile network and dialer app, has finally launched its Android and iOS apps today, offering users the ability to run multiple U.K. phone numbers off a single SIM.
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5 can't-miss apps: Burner, Pause, Sunshine and more 3
October 11th at 4:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes the latest party game from Ellen DeGeneres, a meditation app to help you relax and a weather app that crowdsources its predictions.
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iPhone 6s chips from TSMC and Samsung have similar battery life, says Apple 0
October 9th at 6:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsSome benchmark tests show weaker battery life in Samsungâs A9 chip, but Apple claims those tests are misleading and unrealistic.
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Burner adds IFTTT-like recipes for your throwaway phone numbers 1
October 8th at 6:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThis iOS app makes your phone number smarter with Evernote, Slack, Soundcloud, and Dropbox integration.
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Burner Gets Business-Ready With Auto-Renewing Lines, Connections To Slack, Dropbox, Evernote & More 0
October 8th at 5:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsBurner, the app that lets you create disposable phone numbers you can use for a variety of purposes including online ads, while traveling, for business projects, dating profiles, and more, has been, until now, a fairly utilitarian sort of messaging app. You could create number, call, text and check voicemails, but not much else. Today, that changes with the launch of…
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Google’s iOS App Now Lets You Tap And Play GIFs 0
October 8th at 1:23am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIt’s the small things that matter, but instead of tapping an image you’ve found via search and hoping that it loads up like a GIF should on mobile web, you can now view GIFs within Google’s official iOS app.Sadly, the animated GIFs don’t automatically load and play like this extension makes them do on the desktop.Additionally, this update lets you add a photo or…
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Apple Approves An App That Blocks Ads In Native Apps, Including Apple News 1
October 6th at 8:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIt’s unclear if Apple is setting a precedent, or has only accidentally allowed the approval of a new app, known as “Been Choice,” into the iTunes App Store. The app claims to block advertisements not only in mobile applications, but also in native mobile apps, including Facebook and even Apple’s own News application. To make this work, Been Choice offers a combination of…
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5 can't-miss apps: Hipstamatic, Kibo, InstaSnoop and more 1
October 4th at 6:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes Hipstamatic's new reboot, a balloon-themed "endless floater" game and an app to help you stealthily browse Instagram
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Google Announces Chromecast 2 And Chromecast Audio To Bring Intelligence To Your Living Room 1
September 29th at 8:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsGoogle is ready to take over your living room. The company has announced version 2 of its Chromecast product, along with a new Chromecast Audio, which turns any speaker with an AUX out into an Internet-connected device. I got to spend some time with these little devices and they are powerhouses.
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Discontent is an iOS content blocker that finally rids the world of content 1
September 29th at 1:49am / The Verge / 0 opinionsFor years now, people on the web have complained about content. Too often it is biased, it's clickbait, or worst of all, it's supported by invasive advertisements, which learn your most private desires, store them in a database, and use them to sell you IKEA furniture timed to the dissolution of your marriage. Despite these drawbacks, the popularity of content has ensured that it can be found on most major websites, perpetually tantalizing us with its meretricious charms....
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5 can't-miss apps: Password Chef, Ledge, Spherify and more 0
September 27th at 1:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes an app to help you create (and remember) better passwords, a social lending platform and a keyboard app that's much more than a keyboard.
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Google says its voice search is faster, hears you better in noisy environments 0
September 25th at 9:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsA technology called Recurrent Neural Networks helps Google more quickly process searches and filter out background noise.
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The best watchOS 2-compatible apps now available for Apple Watch 0
September 22nd at 9:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThis week's launch of watchOS 2 brings a whole slew of new features and capabilities for developers, some of which are already being taken advantage of by new Apple Watch apps. Here's a rundown of some of the best and most interesting watchOS 2 apps that can showcase the versatility of your Apple Watch.
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12 apps that showcase iOS 9 1
September 19th at 9:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsSo, you've downloaded iOS 9, now what? Update all your apps, of course.
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Peace, The Top Selling Ad Blocker From Instapaper Founder, Removed From App Store 2
September 18th at 10:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsOnly a day after the launch of Apple’s new mobile operating system, iOS 9, a number of new applications aimed at blocking ads shot up to the top of the App Store’s charts. One ad blocker called Peace, from Instapaper founder Marco Arment, soon became the number one most popular paid application across the iTunes App Store immediately after its debut.But in a move that demonstrates…
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The new Chromecast may have an app that helps you find things to watch 1
September 18th at 6:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsGoogle appears to be readying a new version of the Chromecast for an event later this month, and 9to5Google continues to put out more details about it. Its latest report says that Google is working on an update to the Chromecast companion app, which will make the app into a hub for finding things to watch and new places to stream from. Right now, the companion Chromecast app on iOS and Android is basically just a tool for setting up and managing the streaming stick, so this would be a big â and...
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Apple rebranded existing Android app for 'Move to iOS' migration tool, report says 0
September 18th at 8:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAn inspection of code in Apple's "Move to iOS" migration tool for Android users, its first app for Google's mobile operating system, reveals the title might be a simple rebranding of software already on offer in the Google Play Store.