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

Meta Facebook
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Meta still has a Facebook problem

October 29th, 2021

Facebook CEO took the virtual stage on Thursday to confirm a recent leak. Some said the company would announce a rebrand at the Connect event, a move that many anticipated for a while. Facebook needs a new name to describe better what the company is doing and dissociate itself from the Facebook toxicity. Mark Zuckerberg …

Windows 11 Google Play
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How to install Android apps from Google Play on Windows 11

October 28th, 2021

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is now out, which means you can install it on compatible devices as well as PCs that don’t pass the hardware check. You can also take advantage of the best Windows 11 features, like running the same Android apps that you use on your phone. And it looks like you can install …

iPhone and Android connected with a USB cable displaying WhatsApp app on the screen
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Big WhatsApp update makes it easy to switch from iPhone to Android

October 27th, 2021

Facebook fixed one of the worst things about the WhatsApp app a couple of months ago when it announced that it’ll finally support chat history transfer from iPhone to Android. But the announcement came with a few obvious drawbacks. The chat transfers were not bidirectional, and that’s not something that surprised many people. If anything, …

Hacked iPhone
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How an NYT reporter was targeted by an invisible iPhone hack

October 25th, 2021

Hacking smartphones is a lucrative business for security companies that provide forensic/spying tools to customers, including law enforcement agencies and governments. The iPhone is the Holy Grail of targets for hackers, and that’s because of Apple’s commitment to privacy and security. But security experts have never given up attempting to break into iPhones, and iOS …

Waze Dark Mode
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Waze dark mode is getting a huge update you need to see

October 25th, 2021

Google has just updated Google Maps with an eco-friendly navigation mode that suggests the route that consumes the least amount of gas, even if that route isn’t the fastest one. But there may be cases where you want to reach your destination without dealing with traffic and unforeseen incidents. That’s where Google’s Waze app shines. …

Google Play Subscriptions
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Google made a huge change to its Play store subscription fees

October 22nd, 2021

While most app-related antitrust talks focus on Apple, Google is in the same boat. The two tech giants operate similar digital stores, with similar rules governing them. Also, the taxation system is similar between the App Store and Google Play. That’s why developers like Epic Games are fighting both Apple and Google, looking for meaningful …

Windows 11 Android
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Windows 11 finally runs Android apps, but there are limits

October 21st, 2021

One of the most surprising Windows 11 features is its support for Android. But when you realize that Microsoft makes its own Android phone and that Windows 10 already established a link between the PC and your phone, it all makes sense. Why shouldn’t you be able to run the Android apps you love on …

Facebook Name
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Facebook might change its company name, but what about its platform?

October 20th, 2021

The world didn’t need a Facebook whistleblower to realize how toxic Facebook is. But that’s what Frances Haugen did in the past few weeks. The former Facebook employee leaked internal documents that show Facebook was aware of how unsafe its social products can be, including Facebook and Instagram. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg only reacted publicly …

Google Maps Routes
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Google Maps eco-friendly routes are rolling out on Android and iPhone

October 19th, 2021

An awesome Google Maps navigation feature that we’ve been waiting for is finally rolling out on iPhone and Android. That’s the new eco-friendly routes that Google first unveiled in March when it also announced several other environment-related Maps initiatives. Google then re-announced the eco-friendly routes a few weeks ago, and it looks like it’s finally …