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The best apps, software, and downloads including iOS, Android, Google Maps, Waze, CarPlay, and more.

Gmail widget
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Google’s new Gmail widget for iPhone has everyone talking

November 11th, 2021

Ever since Apple launched iOS 14 last year, app developers have been loading up our screens with widgets. Some are more useful than others, but it’s clear that many developers are still figuring out the best way to utilize the new feature. For example, shortly after iOS 14 arrived, Google launched its Gmail widget for …

Google Maps dark mode
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Google Maps dark mode is finally on iPhone, here’s how to enable it

November 9th, 2021

Three months ago, Google revealed a number of new features coming to Google Maps on iOS. At the time, Google Maps product manager Herman Ng said that all of the features would roll out before the end of the month. We promptly forgot about them, because Google never announced their availability when they did finally …

Apple Cryptocurrency
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Tim Cook reveals that Apple is now looking into cryptocurrency

November 9th, 2021

Bitcoin is making headlines again, as the world’s most popular and valuable cryptocurrency is still breaking records. Every other digital token is surging alongside bitcoin, with the total market cap for crypto approaching $3 trillion. That’s just as the Biden administration passed a $1.2 billion infrastructure package that contains a controversial bitcoin tax provision. It’s …

App Store holidays
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Apple won’t close the App Store to developers over the holidays

November 8th, 2021

For years, Apple has closed the App Store to submissions from developers over the holidays. In the days surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas, Apple closed its App Store Connect service altogether. App developers that wanted to submit new apps or updates for released apps were simply out of luck. At long last, the company is changing …

Google Chrome Privacy Guide
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Google Chrome is getting a new Privacy Guide on Android

November 8th, 2021

Google has been improving the privacy features of its products in recent years in an apparent attempt to better compete against Apple. The iPhone maker made waves earlier this year when its newest privacy protections rolled out via iOS 14 updates. iPhone and iPad users can see exactly what sort of data apps collect. And …

Marvel IMAX
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Disney Plus is giving Marvel movies a big IMAX upgrade

November 8th, 2021

Just as Eternals landed in theaters, Disney is getting ready to release Shang-Chi online on Disney Plus. It’s coming this Friday when Disney is also set to hold its special Disney Plus Day event to celebrate the streaming service’s second anniversary. Disney will make various announcements about upcoming projects, including Marvel content. And Disney has …

Netflix Games
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Netflix Games app for iPhone detailed in new leak

November 8th, 2021

Netflix launched its Games app on Android a few days ago, now bringing the first five titles to all Android users who subscribe to Netflix. The feature should reach iPhone and iPad in the near future. That’s because Netflix seems to be quite serious about offering customers more entertainment options. The Netflix games are available …

Google Play Payments
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Google just made a huge change to the way people pay for apps in this country

November 4th, 2021

The fees that digital stores collect for selling mobile apps on iPhone and Android are a hot topic for developers, regulators, and even consumers. Many have decried the standard 30% cut for apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases (IAP) over the years. And Apple and Google eventually made some changes to the commission structures. The biggest …

Best free sports streaming apps
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Best free sports streaming apps in 2021

November 4th, 2021

Cutting the cord on cable television is something many people have done over the past five years. But that hasn’t proven to be the smartest way to continue to watch sports. If you’re a sports junkie, you want to be able to watch your favorite teams and favorite sports. Nowadays, there are add-ons that you …