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Swift Playground 4.0 launches with support for building apps on iPad
When Apple unveiled iPadOS 15 earlier this year at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, there were a variety of new features announced. That included a pretty big update for support for Apple's Swift Playgrounds app. Being able to build apps right from the company's tablet lineup was good news at the time.
iOS 15.2’s App Privacy Report makes iPhone users more conscious about app behaviors
Starting with iOS and iPadOS 15.2, Apple provides users with more tools to monitor how they’re being tracked by the apps they use every day. Apple calls this novel feature App Privacy Report, and just as you’d come to expect from an Apple product, it’s easy for anyone to use.
How to preview voice messages on WhatsApp before sending them
Learn how to preview a WhatsApp voice message so you can check whether your ramblings make sense before the message is sent.
Apple’s TV app is now available on Sky Glass and Sky Q boxes
Apple's TV software has launched on the Sky Glass and Sky Q set-top boxes, letting their owners stream Apple TV+ even if they do not own any Apple-branded hardware.
WhatsApp privacy change limits who gets to see your “last seen” status by default
The WhatsApp last seen feature is now set to "My Contacts" by default, preventing strangers you haven't chatted with from seeing this information in the app.
Apple launches ‘Tracker Detect’ Android app to prevent users from being tracked with AirTag
Apple has been working on a solution for Android users to help them prevent being tracked by AirTag trackers. It has been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. The company has officially launched a brand new app for Android users to help with that potential problem.
Able, Gentler, Brill and other apps to check out this weekend
Welcome back to another episode of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some great picks for you, including a language-learning buddy, a gentler workout coach, and an app for positive affirmations. And as always, we've selected a great new game for you to check out.
How to manually or automatically update iPhone and Watch apps
Learn how to manually or automatically update apps on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to keep them running smoothly.
How to create Windows-like app icons on Mac desktop
In this quick tutorial, we show you how to create application shortcuts on your Mac’s desktop or folders.
Instagram is working on letting you browse your feed chronologically, like good old times
A new chronological ordering option on Instagram will launch in the first quarter of 2022, letting you switch to displaying the most recent posts at the top of your feed.
Apple wins stay in Epic Case, can wait on implementing App Store changes
Initially, Apple was meant to make some pretty big changes to the App Store beginning on Thursday, December 9. However, Apple appealed, aiming to avoid those changes on that particular date. And it looks like it worked.