Earlier this month, Samsung launched something called "iTest." It's a way for iPhone owners to try out Samsung's version of Android, right on their device.
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AppTrans lets you transfer WhatsApp and all your apps across iPhone and Android [sponsor]
AppTrans for iPhone and Android is dedicated to easy app and data transfer regardless of your platform of choice. Whether you'd like to create a complete backup of all the apps on your phone or just a subset of the ones you need, extract your WhatsApp chats and more, this cool new piece of software from mobile developer iMobie will get the job done.
Spotify officially announces the ‘Car Thing’ with voice control, a dedicated dial, and more
It has been rumored for quite some time that Spotify has been hard at work on a piece of hardware to show off its streaming service. And finally the rumors have become reality.
Are you locked into the Apple ecosystem because of iMessage?
Ecosystems aren't new. And companies trying to "lock" customers into them isn't, either. Companies want retention, customers that stick around. Finding ways to make that happen is crucial. And yet, some people still appear be shocked by this.
Apple acknowledges lock-in is the reason why iMessage hasn’t been ported to Android
There's no doubt that Apple's been leveraging iMessage to keep customers from switching over to Android, using the proprietary messaging protocol as a powerful lock-in mechanism.
Samsung launches ‘iTest’ so you can try out a Galaxy device right on your iPhone
Ever felt like you wanted to try out the One UI, Samsung's launcher built atop Android, but didn't want to actually get an Android phone to do it? Well, Samsung now has an option for that.
Get an Android-inspired navigation bar on your jailbroken iPhone with AndroBar
If you’ve ever seen an Android phone before, then it’s likely you’ve witnessed the conspicuous navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. This bar is used for going back and accessing apps more quickly, among other things.
WhatsApp is working on easy chat transfer between the iPhone and Android
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that, if launched publicly, will make it easier for users to transfer their chat archives and other content between iOS and Android devices.
LG is shutting down its smartphone business
Before the end of March, the rumor mill ramped up expectations that LG might be ready to call it quits in the smartphone business. And sure enough, the company has confirmed those plans.
JellyLock Reborn breathes new life into a popular Lock Screen launcher tweak from the past
Remember JellyLock? If you don’t, then we’re happy to remind you that it was a popular jailbreak tweak from way back in the day that allowed pwned iPhone users to enjoy an Android-inspired app launcher from the comfort of their Lock Screen.
JellyLock’s intense popularity when was first released is a testament to just how much iPhone users wanted access to these kinds of shortcuts on their device. Fast-forward to today, and iOS features Camera and Flashlight shortcuts, but not much else. That’s why we’re excited to talk today about JellyLock Reborn by iOS developer MegaDev, as it breathes new life into this beautiful tweak for modern iterations of iOS.
iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the ‘best smartphones of 2021’ according to Consumer Reports
Today, Consumer Reports has showcased the "best smartphones of 2021", with several different models making the list this year.
Facebook’s iOS and Android apps now support hardware security keys
Way, way back in 2017 Facebook rolled out support for hardware security keys for its desktop experience. Now, several years later, that same support is finally arriving for its mobile app experience.