Are you locked into the Apple ecosystem because of iMessage?
Apple says iMessage, and some of its other features, aren’t going to be ported to Android because it helps secure customer “lock-in” for its platform. Do you agree?
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Apple acknowledges lock-in is the reason why iMessage hasn’t been ported to Android
Apple’s Schiller: “Moving iMessage to Android will hurt us more than help us.”
Samsung launches ‘iTest’ so you can try out a Galaxy device right on your iPhone
Samsung has launched “iTest” to let iPhone owners try out some of the Galaxy phone experience right on the iPhone.
Get an Android-inspired navigation bar on your jailbroken iPhone with AndroBar
AndroBar is a new jailbreak tweak for iOS 14 devices that brings an Android-inspired navigation bar to the display.
WhatsApp is working on easy chat transfer between the iPhone and Android
Provided WhatsApp launches this feature publicly, the company will at long last make it a lot easier for WhatsApp users to switch between the iPhone and Android devices.
LG is shutting down its smartphone business
LG has confirmed that it is shutting down its smartphone business.
JellyLock Reborn breathes new life into a popular Lock Screen launcher tweak from the past
Anyone who remembers the popular JellyLock tweak from back in the day will get some serious Deja Vu from this release.
iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the ‘best smartphones of 2021’ according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has ranked the iPhone 12 Pro Max the “best iPhone” for 2021, and says it’s one of the best phones in general for the year.
Facebook’s iOS and Android apps now support hardware security keys
Facebook has announced that both the iOS and Android app now support physical security keys.
Google will reduce Play Store commissions to 15% for developers who earn their first $1 million per year
Google has confirmed that it will reduce Play Store commissions to 15% for developers who earn their first $1 million per year.
Some Android and iOS apps are leaking data due to improperly configured cloud services
Research shows that some apps are leaking sensitive user information due to misconfigured cloud services.
An overhauled Google TV app is getting a built-in remote control for Android TVs
The Internet giant has been spotted working on integrating Android TV’s Remote Control app into its recently-rebranded Google TV app. It could also come to the new Chromecast.
