The United States government is increasing pressure on China and the country's technology companies by preparing to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from app stores.
US government wants to purge app stores of untrusted Chinese apps
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Following a period of testing, Twitter is launching the ability to limit replies
Twitter for iPhone and iPad was updated in the App Store this morning with a new feature that allows you to choose who can reply to your tweets.
Instagram’s new Reels feature takes aim at TikTok with short-form videos set to music
Instagram today launched a direct competitor to TikTok, called Reels. The new service is available within the mobile Instagram app starting today, on both iOS and Android, in more than 50 countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia.
The Apple Store app is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fun Easter egg
The Apple Store app (not to be confused with the App Store) turned ten in June, can you imagine? It's hard to believe the shopping app was introduced a decade ago so the company is celebrating the occasion with a fun Easter egg that activates a virtual surprise party.
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AnyFix is a one-stop software solution aimed at helping you get rid of a bunch of annoying system issues that can plague your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV and iTunes.
Apple publishes developer guidelines for setting default email and browser apps
Apple yesterday published detailed guidelines for developers of web browser apps and email clients who wish to be considered as the new default app options in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.
Overlap, Pineapple, Rise, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week's episode of our Apps of the Week roundup we have a timezone manager, an app that builds apps, and a digital headquarters for the surprisingly large sourdough bread-making community. And as always we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
How to browse recently installed and suggested apps in your iPhone App Library
With the App Library feature on iOS 14 and later, your most-used apps are always just one tap away in a central place at the end of your Home Screen pages. And thanks to Siri intelligence, you can quickly launch apps you’re likely to be looking for. Follow along with us as we show you how to get to your recently installed iPhone apps or Siri-suggested apps via the App Library.
How to set if new iPhone or iPad apps are downloaded to the Home Screen or App Library only
Apple gives you the option to choose for yourself where new iPhone and iPad app downloads will appear. Follow along as we show you how to set whether newly downloaded apps are added to the Home Screen or appear only in the App Library.
WhatsApp testing the ability to use the same user account on multiple devices
WhatsApp is allegedly testing using the same user account on up to four different devices at the same time, based on hints discovered in WhatsApp beta for Android by WABetaInfo.
How to hide notification badges in the App Library
The App Library displays badges on app icons to denote unread notifications, but you can disable them if seeing those red circles is ticking you off. Follow along with our tutorial as we show you how to hide notification badges in the App Library on iPhone and iPad.
How to see and browse all your apps in alphabetical order on your iPhone or iPad
The App Library on your iPhone and iPad automatically organizes your apps, including a handy list view that alphabetically displays all the installed apps.
Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial detailing how to browse iOS and iPadOS apps in alphabetical order.