Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking into ways to break free from Apple's revenue sharing scheme by bypassing iTunes billing altogether.
Netflix is testing how to bypass iTunes billing
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How to use Skype’s end-to-end encrypted private conversations and calls
End-to-end encryption protects your sensitive Skype text messages, VoIP calls and more from eavesdropping. Here's what you need to know about setting up and using this optional feature, called Private Conversations, in Skype's iPhone, iPad and Mac app.
How to switch between Dark and Light Mode specifically for emails in Mail on macOS Mojave
macOS Mojave brings a system-wide Dark Mode for the first time to your Mac. Available in system Apple apps including Finder, Photos and Calendar, Dark Mode will be coming to third-party apps, too, thanks to an Apple-provided API. In Apple Mail, Dark Mode is especially awesome due to a handy option allowing you to permit you to alternate your emails between darker and lighter appearances while having Mojave's Dark Mode turned on at a system level.
Classroom-focused Minecraft: Education Edition is hitting iPad in September
Minecraft: Education Edition, an educational version of the popular world-building game specifically designed for classroom use, is hitting iPad in September, Microsoft said today.
Task List, VHS Camcorder, Dog Generator, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a sharp-looking task manager, a nostalgic video editor, and a silly dog generator. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
DearMob iPhone Manager — back up & restore your iPhone data, no iTunes needed [sponsored]
DearMob iPhone Manager lets you securely transfer iPhone data like your photos, videos, music, contacts, books, ringtones, voice memos and more with optional built-in encryption, the ability to remove DRM protection and more—no iTunes required whatsoever.
The best free focus timers for Mac to work, break, and concentrate
When you’re hard at work on your Mac, sometimes you forget to take a break. Then there are other times when that’s all you can think about doing. In both cases, a handy focus timer can help.
Set the timer, focus on the job at hand, and take a short break when time is up. This helps you stay focused on what you need to do for a certain amount of time and take that necessary break without forgetting.
Check out these awesome free focus timers for Mac you can snag on the Mac App Store.
RapidWeaver 8 for Mac arrives: building your dream website just got easier
Realmac Software, a Brighton, England-based makers of productivity Mac software, Tuesday announced availability of RapidWeaver 8, a major iteration to the popular web design app.
How to configure your Spark email app Smart Inbox
Spark is a great email solution if you want to move past your default Mail app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers a host of helpful features and one of them is the Smart Inbox.
The Smart Inbox is a spot in the app that gathers emails from your various accounts and categorizes them for you. This gives you a fast and easy way to zip through your inbox. The key is configuring it to work for you and here’s ways you can do that.
HoloBack, Likemeal, Awesome Voice Notes, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes an app for creating 3D holograms, an app for recommending new dishes at restaurants, and an Awesome voice note-taker. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
The best iPhone packing list apps for your next trip
When you have to get ready for a trip, whether for business or pleasure, making sure you pack everything you need is essential. These days, there’s no better way to ensure you remember it all than with a handy mobile packing list app.
These packing list apps for iPhone and iPad have terrific features and provide exactly what you need to create your list.
Google launches a video Q&A app for celebs
Google yesterday launched Cameos for iPhone, a brand new video-focused Q&A app that allows celebrities, public figures and other important people to answer questions about themselves, then share those answers directly on Google.