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Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no
How safe is the App Store for our kids? Maybe not as safe as you think.
Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready
Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.
Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it
Google Photos now includes an awesome year-in-review feature. It lets you relive your favorite memories of the past 12 months.
6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android
The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app
Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.
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How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind
A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more.
Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now
It's that time of year once again. Ready to recap your year with Duo? Here's how to find your Duolingo Year in Review 2024!
Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update.
TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening
TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it.
Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial
Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for Black Friday. Don't miss out if you want to learn new languages.
5 calendar apps you should use instead of Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a popular calendar app, but it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a new way to manage your schedule, here are five alternatives.
You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how
You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works.
Plex redesigns its entire experience without destroying the old one
Plex is rolling out a full redesign, but unlike Sonos, it's doing it in stages, starting with an optional preview of what's to come.
Yes, Reddit is down. Here’s everything you need to know
It's not just you! Reddit is down during the afternoon of November 20. Here's what we know.
Google Messages is going to make backing up and restoring texts so much easier
The Google Messages app for Android is likely to pick up a backup and restore feature. Currently, this is handled separately through Google One.
Google Lens and Google Pay are about to get more helpful for holiday shopping
Google just rolled out some updates to Google Lens and Google Pay to make your holiday shopping easier than ever.
Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone
The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos.
The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2024
Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more.
I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18
After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it.
Sending photos via RCS is about to get better in Google Messages
You'll soon be able to send full-resolution, max-quality photos to friends and family through Google Messages.
There’s an easy way to follow election results on your iPhone. Here’s how
After voting today, it's time to check the results. Apple is making this easier through a Live Activity tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The best language-learning apps for 2024
Learning a language can be tough. Fortunately, we've found the best apps to help make learning a foreign tongue fun with lessons, quizzes, and other activities.
