In this tutorial, we will share how you can personalize the Maps app turn-by-turn navigation alerts on your Apple Watch when you're driving, using CarPlay, walking, or cycling.
How to customize Maps turn-by-turn navigation alerts on Apple Watch
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Twitter app cuts off devices on iOS 9 or older
Twitter yesterday quietly bumped its iPhone and iPad app on App Store to version 7.3. Aside from a pair of user improvements, the update has removed support for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices powered by the iOS 9 software or older.
How to enable Dark Mode & other themes on the Bear notes apps
The freemium Bear app remains one of the most popular writing apps for iOS and macOS thanks to its ease-of-use, customization tools, and flexibility. One of Bear's most impressive features has always been its use and availability of themes, which can change the mood and color of the app's text, styling, and background. In this article, you'll learn how to set Bear's different themes on both iOS and macOS.
Apple forces Facebook to pull Onavo VPN from App Store over improper data collection
Facebook has pulled Onavo Protect from App Store, its virtual private networking (VPN) client for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple repeatedly told the social network that the app violated its data collection policies by using spyware-like practices.
Reuters: EU antitrust regulators will approve Apple-Shazam deal on September 18
Apple's acquisition of the British music identification service Shazam should be approved by the European Commission antitrust regulators after all, a new report has alleged.
Microsoft is retiring Sway for iOS in December
Software maker Microsoft has announced that Sway for iPhone and iPad will be removed from App Store on October 19 and discontinued fully on December 17, 2018.
Journaling app Day One picks up Dark Mode, audio recording, new editor & other perks
Day One, the superb journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, was bumped to version 3.0 yesterday. The iOS-focused update introduced several new features, including a new Dark Mode-like option, the ability to record up to 30 minutes of audio, a whole new editor and more.
Netflix is testing how to bypass iTunes billing
Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking into ways to break free from Apple's revenue sharing scheme by bypassing iTunes billing altogether.
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.
Apple pulls 25,000 illegal gambling apps from App Store in China
In yet another effort to appease to demanding Chinese regulators, Apple today confirmed it had removed gambling apps from App Store because they're “illegal” and not permitted in China.
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.
How to hide recent and suggested apps from Mac’s Dock
In this tutorial, we’ll share how to hide recent and suggested apps from your Mac Dock to make it smaller and less crowded.