Software

AccuWeather for iOS Sending Location Data to Monetization Company Even When Location Sharing is Off [Updated]

MacRumors Popular and well-known iOS... Popular and well-known iOS weather app AccuWeather has been caught collecting and sharing user location data even when location sharing permissions are turned off, according to a blog post recently shared by security researcher Will Strafach. According to Strafach, AccuWeather... 5 hours

Apple reportedly working on self-driving employee shuttle for its campuses

THE VERGE We’ve heard for some time now that Apple had decided to get out of the game... We’ve heard for some time now that Apple had decided to get out of the game of trying to build an entire self-driving car itself and was instead focusing on the software side of autonomous driving. Now, in a new... 6 hours

Hulu brings its new interface and live TV to Xbox 360

Windows Central Sure, the Xbox 360 may no longer be the hot shot it once was, but Hulu is still showing it some love. Hulu is jumping back... Sure, the Xbox 360 may no longer be the hot shot it once was, but Hulu is still showing it some love. Hulu is jumping back a generation to revisit its Xbox 360 app. ... 8 hours

Intel shows off unseen black Microsoft Surface Book

Windows Central A mysterious black Surface Book has shown up a video from Intel, and Microsoft is keeping tight-lipped about it. If you're in the market for a new Windows laptop, you're liking holding... A mysterious black Surface Book has shown up a video from Intel, and Microsoft is keeping tight-lipped about it. If you're in the market for a new Windows laptop, you're liking holding off until later this year to see what... 8 hours

Astro HQ’s Kickstarter for Mac/iPad 2nd display solution fully funded in first few hours

9to5Mac Developer Astro HQ, the company behind the popular... Developer Astro HQ, the company behind the popular AstroPad Studio app has launched its newest product on Kickstarter today. Luna Display turns any iPad into a second wireless display to be used with a Mac, and the new product has... 8 hours

You can now purchase Nintendo Switch games with PayPal

THE VERGE PayPal today announced a new integration with Nintendo’s eShop so players can purchase digital versions of Switch games... PayPal today announced a new integration with Nintendo’s eShop so players can purchase digital versions of Switch games using a PayPal account. You can also now use PayPal as a payment option on Nintendo’s web store, so you can load... 9 hours

What configuring the HomePod will look like on iOS 11 [Gallery]

9to5Mac [Update: Further discoveries point out that the Apple TV and Whole House Audio will... [Update: Further discoveries point out that the Apple TV and Whole House Audio will use the same configuration method. Videos added at end of post.] Continuing his deep-dive of the HomePod firmware, Guilherme Rambo has further uncovered what the initial... 9 hours

AccuWeather for iOS Sending Location Data to Monetization Company Even When Location Sharing is Off

MacRumors Popular and well-known iOS weather app... Popular and well-known iOS weather app AccuWeather has been caught collecting and sharing user location data even when location sharing permissions are turned off, according to a blog post recently shared by security researcher Will Strafach. According to Strafach, AccuWeather... 9 hours

Users dump AccuWeather iPhone app after learning it sends location data to a third party

TechCrunch AccuWeather’s iOS app may be up... AccuWeather’s iOS app may be up to something fishy. Security researcher Will Strafach published a warning about the popular weather app’s behavior on Medium and users appear to be paying attention. I would find this less concerning if the AccuWeather's... 10 hours

Hulu brings refreshed design and live TV to its main iOS app

THE VERGE Hulu is streamlining its iOS apps, bringing its new design to the core iPhone / iPad app and phasing out the Hulu with Live... Hulu is streamlining its iOS apps, bringing its new design to the core iPhone / iPad app and phasing out the Hulu with Live TV app introduced earlier this year. The apps are merging into one, and both the $40-per-month... 10 hours

Details on HomePod's Setup Process Surface in Newest iOS 11 Developer Beta [Updated]

MacRumors Almost one month after the HomePod's firmware first began revealing... Almost one month after the HomePod's firmware first began revealing tidbits about Apple's upcoming smart speaker, the iPhone 8, and even the Apple Watch Series 3, today iHelp BR has a few more pieces of information on the setup process... 10 hours

Review: ASUS ZenFone AR is a great showcase for Tango and other half-baked software [Video]

9to5Google VIDEO When it comes to Google’s Tango... When it comes to Google’s Tango platform for augmented reality (formerly known as Project Tango), there aren’t a whole lot of options. In fact, up until now, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro was the only device that supported Tango, but... 10 hours

Microsoft's 12-year-old Xbox 360 gets live Hulu TV before Roku does

THE VERGE Hulu continues the slow rollout of its updated app and support for the company’s... Hulu continues the slow rollout of its updated app and support for the company’s live TV service today with the unlikely addition of the Xbox 360, a console that turns 12 years old this November. The Xbox 360 joins the... 11 hours

Readdle brings helpful 3rd party integrations to Spark email app

9to5Mac VIDEO Popular macOS and iOS developer Readdle has today announced it is bringing custom third-party integrations to... Popular macOS and iOS developer Readdle has today announced it is bringing custom third-party integrations to its Spark email app. more… 11 hours

How to: Decompile Android APKs and enable in-development features in some apps

9to5Google If you’ve followed us (or our friends at a couple of Android blogs), you’re probably aware of a little thing we do called APK Teardowns. Basically,... If you’ve followed us (or our friends at a couple of Android blogs), you’re probably aware of a little thing we do called APK Teardowns. Basically, we reverse engineer Google’s apps — like Allo, Duo, the Google Phone app, and others —... 12 hours

HomePod set up process and more discovered in latest iOS 11 beta

9to5Mac VIDEO Yesterday we saw some iPhone 8 video assets that were discovered deep in the latest iOS 11 beta. Today, we’re getting details about what the... Yesterday we saw some iPhone 8 video assets that were discovered deep in the latest iOS 11 beta. Today, we’re getting details about what the HomePod set up process will look like and more, also found in the 7th beta of... 12 hours

Stardock brings multiple PC control to Steam with Multiplicity

Windows Central Stardock announced the company has released Multiplicity on Steam, offering a unique software solution to those on the platform. Controlling two PCs with a single mouse and keyboard is possible... Stardock announced the company has released Multiplicity on Steam, offering a unique software solution to those on the platform. Controlling two PCs with a single mouse and keyboard is possible with the aid of some third-party software. Stardock offers such... 13 hours

Google Maps suggests BlaBlaCar for long-distance rides

TechCrunch Google Maps on Android and iOS now has a new transportation option. If you’re living in a country where French startup BlaBlaCar... Google Maps on Android and iOS now has a new transportation option. If you’re living in a country where French startup BlaBlaCar operates, you can now open the BlaBlaCar app and book a ride straight from Google Maps. Google isn’t... 13 hours

Character Map UWP for Windows 10 makes it easier to insert hard-to-find characters

Windows Central Sometimes you need to insert a character or symbol into a document that isn't on a standard keyboard. Windows' built-in Character Map... Sometimes you need to insert a character or symbol into a document that isn't on a standard keyboard. Windows' built-in Character Map works fine but Character Map UWP is a more modern alternative. The app is available on Windows 10... 13 hours

Details on HomePod's Setup Process Surface in Newest iOS 11 Developer Beta

MacRumors Almost one month after the HomePod's firmware first began revealing tidbits about Apple's upcoming smart speaker, the iPhone 8, and even the Apple Watch... Almost one month after the HomePod's firmware first began revealing tidbits about Apple's upcoming smart speaker, the iPhone 8, and even the Apple Watch Series 3, today iHelp BR has a few more pieces of information on the setup process... 14 hours

Google launches Chrome Enterprise subscription service for Chrome OS

TechCrunch Google is launching a new enterprise service for large businesses that want to adopt Chrome OS devices. The... Google is launching a new enterprise service for large businesses that want to adopt Chrome OS devices. The new Chrome Enterprise subscription, which will cost $50 per device and year, is essentially a rebrand of Chromebooks for Work, but with... 14 hours

Uber adds more driver-friendly features as it hits $50M in tips

TechCrunch Uber has made some changes to its driver experience, as part of its ongoing... Uber has made some changes to its driver experience, as part of its ongoing ‘180 Days of Change’ campaign. Uber introduced the 180 days effort in June, with its decision to finally add tipping to its app as the first... 14 hours

Uber’s new app features give its drivers more freedom to decline trips

THE VERGE VIDEO Uber is adding more features to its app that are designed to benefit its drivers. Now drivers will be able to set their arrival... Uber is adding more features to its app that are designed to benefit its drivers. Now drivers will be able to set their arrival times and trip preferences, get notifications if a trip is going to take 45 minutes or... 14 hours

Stop keyloggers in their tracks with three years of Zemana AntiLogger Premium

Windows Central Keyloggers are a common example of malware that can infect your PC. They're easy to miss, even by antivirus software, and, despite their simplicity,... Keyloggers are a common example of malware that can infect your PC. They're easy to miss, even by antivirus software, and, despite their simplicity, can really cause a huge problem. A three-year subscription to Zemana AntiLogger is just $20! Learn... 14 hours

Story Remix is once again back to being Microsoft Photos

Windows Central It's time to put down the pitchforks, folks: Photos is Photos again. Microsoft recently pushed through a change to the Photos app for Windows Insiders that saw the... It's time to put down the pitchforks, folks: Photos is Photos again. Microsoft recently pushed through a change to the Photos app for Windows Insiders that saw the app renamed to "Story Remix." ... 15 hours

LinkedIn adds video support to become more of a social network

THE VERGE LinkedIn is primarily used as a business networking tool, or to find a job.... LinkedIn is primarily used as a business networking tool, or to find a job. While LinkedIn refreshed its entire site earlier this year, most users don’t use it for daily social networking updates like they might on Facebook or Twitter.... 15 hours

Linksys’ $300 router lets gamers put their data before everyone else's

THE VERGE VIDEO Linksys is trying to offer gamers an edge with a new router that prioritizes... Linksys is trying to offer gamers an edge with a new router that prioritizes their internet traffic. The elegantly named WRT32X router builds in the Killer networking tech that’s often found in gaming PCs from companies like Razer and Alienware.... 15 hours

Transgender YouTubers had their videos grabbed to train facial recognition software

THE VERGE About five or six years ago, one of Karl Ricanek’s students showed him a... About five or six years ago, one of Karl Ricanek’s students showed him a video on YouTube. It was a time lapse of a person undergoing hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, in order to transition genders. “At the time, we... 15 hours

Latest cool ARKit demo shows live preview of lipsticks, virtual make-up counter [Videos]

9to5Mac VIDEO The cool ARKit demo apps keep coming. The latest one,... The cool ARKit demo apps keep coming. The latest one, from a developer specializing in augmented reality apps for the beauty industry, shows how trying on lipstick could become a whole lot easier. ModiFace has put together two videos showing... 15 hours

Walmart’s streaming service Vudu hits Apple TV

TechCrunch As reported earlier this month, Walmart’s streaming service Vudu has now arrived on Apple TV… with a few limitations. The new app... As reported earlier this month, Walmart’s streaming service Vudu has now arrived on Apple TV… with a few limitations. The new app allows you to watch the movies and shows saved to your Vudu library, including those you’ve added by... 16 hours

Chime in: What's the best Windows 10 music player?

Windows Central What's your preference for a great music player on your Windows 10 PC? That's the question that has been asked down in the Windows Central Forums, and we want to... What's your preference for a great music player on your Windows 10 PC? That's the question that has been asked down in the Windows Central Forums, and we want to hear from you. ... 16 hours

WhatsApp announces new text-based status features

9to5Google Starting today, popular calling and messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out some new text-based status features for its Android app and the web. more… Starting today, popular calling and messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out some new text-based status features for its Android app and the web. more… 16 hours

Latch Announces First Enterprise-Certified HomeKit-Compatible Smart Lock

MacRumors Latch, a company that designs locks for use in apartment buildings, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Latch C.... Latch, a company that designs locks for use in apartment buildings, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Latch C. Latch C is compatible with HomeKit and according to Latch, is the first HomeKit smart lock designed for... 16 hours

Parallels Desktop 13 brings improved performance & native Touch Bar support to Windows

9to5Mac VIDEO Ahead of the macOS High Sierra release, virtualization software company... Ahead of the macOS High Sierra release, virtualization software company Parallels has officially announced the availability of Parallels Desktop 13. Outside of bringing the traditional performance improvements, Desktop 13 introduces native Touch Bar support to Microsoft’s OS and a good portion... 17 hours

VMware announces Fusion 10 with enhanced GPU & 3D graphics performance, Touch Bar support

9to5Mac VIDEO With Parallels Desktop 13 just out, VMware clearly... With Parallels Desktop 13 just out, VMware clearly didn’t want to be left out of the picture. The company has announced that Fusion 10 will be launched in October, with enhanced GPU and 3D graphics performance, an updated UI and Touch... 17 hours

Samsung unlocks Bixby voice app for more countries - CNET

CNET It’s time to meet Bixby in countries outside the US and South Korea. It’s time to meet Bixby in countries outside the US and South Korea. 17 hours

'BioShock Remastered' Launches for macOS Computers on Steam, Mac App Store Coming Soon

MacRumors Earlier in August, it was announced that a remastered version... Earlier in August, it was announced that a remastered version of the popular first-person shooter BioShock would be arriving on macOS platforms sometime this year. Today, BioShock Remastered has launched for compatible Mac computers on Steam and the online Feral... 17 hours

After Lollipop. Marshmallow and Nougat, here comes Oreo

CBC Google has offered a taste of the upcoming version of its Android software for mobile devices, which will be nicknamed... Google has offered a taste of the upcoming version of its Android software for mobile devices, which will be nicknamed 'Oreo.' 17 hours

Microsoft teams up with Red Hat to bring Windows Server containers to OpenShift

TechCrunch Microsoft and Red Hat still feel like odd bedfellows, given... Microsoft and Red Hat still feel like odd bedfellows, given that they both want the enterprise to use their own operating systems and services. Still, Microsoft has long supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux on its Azure platform, for example, and... 17 hours

Berlin-based Home is an app to help landlords manage properties and improve the rental experience

TechCrunch Home, a Berlin-based startup that offers... Home, a Berlin-based startup that offers an app to help landlords manage their properties, has raised €3 million in seed funding. EQT Ventures led the round, along with the company’s existing investor, Redalpine. Read More 17 hours

Final Fantasy XV is being remade as an adorable mobile game

THE VERGE VIDEO The role-playing epic Final Fantasy XV is being reimagined for smartphones — and it’s... The role-playing epic Final Fantasy XV is being reimagined for smartphones — and it’s getting a whole lot cuter in the process. At Gamescom in Germany today, developer Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, which will be coming... 17 hours

How to be overly prepared for college with apps

THE VERGE As we enter the thick of back-to-school season, companies are discounting school supplies and kids are packing up... As we enter the thick of back-to-school season, companies are discounting school supplies and kids are packing up to return to the dorms. No matter who you are or what school you attend, there are numerous apps that can help... 17 hours

Spark email app now works with Todoist, Wunderlist, Trello, and Apple’s Reminders app

THE VERGE Software company Readdle announced today that it’s adding new third-party... Software company Readdle announced today that it’s adding new third-party integrations to the Spark email app. Version 1.4 of Spark for macOS and Spark 1.9 on iOS will now work directly with Things, Todoist, Wunderlist, Trello, Asana, and even Apple’s... 17 hours

iOS 11 vs. Android Oreo: Who's winning so far? - CNET

CNET And why it might not matter until we see the iPhone 8 and next Google Pixel. And why it might not matter until we see the iPhone 8 and next Google Pixel. 17 hours

VMware Fusion 10 Coming in October With macOS High Sierra and Touch Bar Support

MacRumors VMware today announced the upcoming release of VMware... VMware today announced the upcoming release of VMware Fusion 10, its popular virtualization software for Mac. VMware Fusion 10 includes support for macOS High Sierra, Touch Bar integration on the latest MacBook Pro models, and improved graphics performance and accuracy... 17 hours

Google's next version of Android will be called 'Oreo'

CBC Google has offered a taste of the upcoming version of its Android software for mobile devices, which will... Google has offered a taste of the upcoming version of its Android software for mobile devices, which will be nicknamed 'Oreo.' 18 hours

VUDU App Officially Launches on Apple TV

MacRumors Streaming movie and TV service VUDU has officially launched as an app on the fourth-generation Apple TV, allowing users to stream their... Streaming movie and TV service VUDU has officially launched as an app on the fourth-generation Apple TV, allowing users to stream their collection of UltraViolet movies, as well as over 4,000 free "Movies on Us" titles, natively on Apple TV.... 18 hours

Google code hints at headphones that run Google Assistant

THE VERGE Is Google making a pair of headphones with its virtual assistant built-in? That seems to be what snippets... Is Google making a pair of headphones with its virtual assistant built-in? That seems to be what snippets of code in the latest version of the Google app (7.10) suggest. 9to5Google has sifted through the evidence and found a number... 20 hours

Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac Comes With High Sierra Support and Touch Bar Integration

MacRumors Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac got its official... Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac got its official release on Tuesday. The thirteenth version of the Windows virtualization software comes with numerous new features including support for macOS High Sierra and the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Top of the... 20 hours

Acasa is building a platform for ‘Generation Rent’ to manage their homes

TechCrunch London-based startup Acasa has come a long way since late 2015. The company, then called Splittable, offered a way to manage and share household... London-based startup Acasa has come a long way since late 2015. The company, then called Splittable, offered a way to manage and share household expenses with multiple house members. However, the bigger vision was to build a platform for ‘Generation... 20 hours

Facebook to Make 'Safety Check' a Permanent Feature on its Mobile App

MacRumors Facebook's Safety Check service is set to become a permanent feature of the social media network on both mobile and web, with the next... Facebook's Safety Check service is set to become a permanent feature of the social media network on both mobile and web, with the next update of the iOS app. The Safety Check feature first appeared in 2014 to help users... 21 hours

Chatbot apps help users prepare for death

BBC Silicon Valley start-ups seek to disrupt the death industry with artificial intelligence software. Silicon Valley start-ups seek to disrupt the death industry with artificial intelligence software. 23 hours

Samsung unlocks Bixby voice app in Australia, UK and more - CNET

CNET It’s time to meet Bixby in countries outside the US and South Korea. It’s time to meet Bixby in countries outside the US and South Korea. 24 hours

Anki Overdrive gets a Fast & Furious upgrade video - CNET

CNET The app-driven racing game now lets you take the wheel in the massive rev-head film franchise. The app-driven racing game now lets you take the wheel in the massive rev-head film franchise. 1 day

Vudu comes to Apple TV, but you can't buy on the box - CNET

CNET Walmart's Vudu app finally arrives on the Apple TV streaming box, but unlike Apple's own iTunes service, it doesn't allow... Walmart's Vudu app finally arrives on the Apple TV streaming box, but unlike Apple's own iTunes service, it doesn't allow purchases. We go hands-on. 1 day

Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of macOS High Sierra to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

MacRumors Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an... Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra update to developers for testing purposes, a week after seeding the sixth beta and more than two months after introducing the new software at the 2017 Worldwide Developers... 1 day

Facebook’s Safety Check getting permanent placement in Android app and the web

9to5Google First released in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature will be getting a dedicated home both in the Android app as well as on the... First released in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature will be getting a dedicated home both in the Android app as well as on the web. more… 1 day

Facebook’s Safety Check feature getting permanent placement in iOS app and the web

9to5Mac VIDEO First released in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature will be... First released in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature will be getting a dedicated home for both the iOS app as well as on the web. more… 1 day

AccuWeather iOS app misleads users as it sends location data even when denied access

9to5Mac AccuWeather on iOS may be violating Apple’s developer... AccuWeather on iOS may be violating Apple’s developer agreement as well as user trust, a new security audit reveals. Will Strafach, a security researcher, discovered that the iOS weather app is potentially sending out the identifiable user and device information to a third-party... 1 day

Video of app switching gesture for Touch ID-less iPhone 8 found within iOS 11 beta

9to5Mac Developer Guilherme Rambo has been on... Developer Guilherme Rambo has been on a roll over the last month, uncovering a host of new details about Apple’s upcoming devices. Tonight, he’s shared a video found in the iOS 11 beta that could give us a look at... 1 day

What’s new in iOS 11 beta 7? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video]

9to5Mac VIDEO iOS 11 beta 7 was released earlier today... iOS 11 beta 7 was released earlier today to developers, and as we get closer to the GM release, there are less and less readily apparent changes present. Despite this, there are a handful of differences to be found in... 1 day

Early iOS 11 Videos Appear to Depict Prototype Control Center and App Switcher Gestures

MacRumors A pair of videos that appear to depict... A pair of videos that appear to depict prototype iOS 11 features have been found "deep within the iOS 11 beta image" by developer Guilherme Rambo, who has recently become known for digging deep into iOS code to suss out... 1 day

Hands-on: New features in Android 8.0 Oreo incl. new app shortcuts, revamped notifications, picture-in-picture, more [Video]

9to5Google VIDEO The update to Google’s... The update to Google’s mobile operating system finally got its name this morning (Oreo, of course), and it brings lots of changes and tweaks throughout. Android Oreo is now making its way to Pixel and Pixel XL handsets, and more... 1 day

Google's Inbox can finally show multiple email accounts at once

THE VERGE Google Inbox has a new “all inboxes” view on Android, allowing you to see all of... Google Inbox has a new “all inboxes” view on Android, allowing you to see all of your inboxes without tapping back and forth. This saves you two seconds of tapping each time you check your mail and keeps you from... 1 day

Apple updates Safari Extensions webpage with focus on Mac App Store

9to5Mac VIDEO Along with releasing beta updates for iOS, macOS, and tvOS today, Apple has updated its... Along with releasing beta updates for iOS, macOS, and tvOS today, Apple has updated its Safari Extensions webpage. The redesign includes a prominent link to the extensions available in the Mac App Store, and also features the ability to install extensions... 1 day

Why the alt-right can’t build an alt-internet

THE VERGE After the August 12th hate rally in Charlottesville, online platforms that have long tolerated or ignored white supremacists are very publicly kicking... After the August 12th hate rally in Charlottesville, online platforms that have long tolerated or ignored white supremacists are very publicly kicking them off. The crackdown spans a broad range of sites and apps, some of which are household names,... 1 day

Chrome Beta/Dev can now run side-by-side with stable Chrome on Windows

9to5Google VIDEO Google Chrome features several different release channels to allow developers to test new features... Google Chrome features several different release channels to allow developers to test new features ahead of time and ensure that a future change does not impact their web app or site. The browser now allows those users to run multiple versions... 1 day

WhatsApp announces new text-based status features

9to5Mac VIDEO Starting today, popular calling and messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out some new text-based status features for its iOS app and the web. more… Starting today, popular calling and messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out some new text-based status features for its iOS app and the web. more… 1 day

Qualcomm's 3D Sensing Technology Two Years Behind Apple's

MacRumors Apple's progress in 3D sensing design and mass production is 1.5 to 2 years ahead of Qualcomm's, according to a... Apple's progress in 3D sensing design and mass production is 1.5 to 2 years ahead of Qualcomm's, according to a new investor's note released today by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo believes that Qualcomm is behind in both software... 1 day

Age of Empires IV announced for Windows 10

Windows Central After a long hiatus, Age of Empires IV is finally here for Windows 10. Twenty years after the franchise's debut, Microsoft has unveiled a fourth major installment to Age of Empires. Reviving... After a long hiatus, Age of Empires IV is finally here for Windows 10. Twenty years after the franchise's debut, Microsoft has unveiled a fourth major installment to Age of Empires. Reviving the iconic real-time strategy (RTS) series for the... 1 day

4K Apple TV codename referenced in tvOS 11 beta 7

9to5Mac VIDEO As Apple today released another round of beta updates for iOS, macOS, and tvOS, we’re hearing... As Apple today released another round of beta updates for iOS, macOS, and tvOS, we’re hearing more details about the company’s upcoming products. This time, developer Guilherme Rambo has dug up information about the expected 4K Apple TV. more… 1 day

Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 7 (and public beta 6)

9to5Mac [Update: Public beta 6 is now also available for testers.] Once again after just... [Update: Public beta 6 is now also available for testers.] Once again after just a week since the last developer beta, Apple has released the seventh developer beta preview. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface... 1 day

Google unveils Android 8.0 Oreo ahead of iOS 11/iPhone 8 launch

9to5Mac Google today unveiled the next version of its mobile operating system and its competitor... Google today unveiled the next version of its mobile operating system and its competitor to Apple’s iOS 11 with the official introduction of Android 8.0 ‘Oreo’. more… 1 day

Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of iOS 11 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

MacRumors Apple today seeded the seventh beta of iOS 11 to... Apple today seeded the seventh beta of iOS 11 to developers for testing purposes, just a week after releasing the sixth beta and over two months after introducing the new update at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Registered developers can download... 1 day

Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of Upcoming tvOS 11 Update to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

MacRumors Apple today seeded the seventh beta... Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 11 update designed for the fourth-generation TV, one week after seeding the sixth beta and over two months after releasing the first beta during the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference. Registered... 1 day

Google Officially Unveils Next-Generation 'Android Oreo'

MacRumors Google today announced the next-generation version of its Android operating system, which is named Oreo. Android Oreo includes dozens of new features, ranging from... Google today announced the next-generation version of its Android operating system, which is named Oreo. Android Oreo includes dozens of new features, ranging from notification improvements to picture-in-picture support to new emoji. The update introduces an iOS-like feature called Notification... 1 day

Android Oreo vs iOS 11: What’s different and what’s the same?

TechCrunch Google just announced Android Oreo and it packs a handful of new features. Some... Google just announced Android Oreo and it packs a handful of new features. Some are at the system level that speeds up the system and extends the battery life while others are features that will change the way users interact... 1 day

Android Oreo officially arrives, but it isn't on phones just yet

THE VERGE Google is pushing Android Oreo, the official name of the next version of its... Google is pushing Android Oreo, the official name of the next version of its mobile OS, out of developer preview / public beta and onto its Android Open Source Project today. The company also confirmed that builds for Pixel and... 1 day

samsung launches gear vr app relmno that aids the visually impaired

Samsung launches Gear VR app Relúmĭno that aids the visually impaired

THE VERGE Back in February, Samsung’s tech incubator C-Lab announced visual aid app Relúmĭno was coming... Back in February, Samsung’s tech incubator C-Lab announced visual aid app Relúmĭno was coming for Gear VR, and now it’s available in the Oculus Store. The app can be downloaded for free with a verification code and works with newer... 1 day

Logic Pros Review: Syntronik’s massive collection of classic synth emulations

9to5Mac VIDEO IK Multimedia unleashed its brand new Syntronik software synth to the masses recently. The new AU/VST... IK Multimedia unleashed its brand new Syntronik software synth to the masses recently. The new AU/VST instrument is certainly one of the more impressive offerings from the company in terms of virtual sound sources, so there was no way we... 1 day

Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of New watchOS 4 Operating System to Developers

MacRumors Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming watchOS 4 update to developers, one week after seeding the sixth beta and more than... Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming watchOS 4 update to developers, one week after seeding the sixth beta and more than two months after introducing the watchOS 4 update at its 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference. Once the... 1 day

Google to serve next version of Android as 'Oreo"

ABC NEWS An upcoming update to Google's Android software finally has a name: Oreo An upcoming update to Google's Android software finally has a name: Oreo 1 day

Facebook’s Safety Check feature gets its own dedicated button, can be accessed anytime

TechCrunch Facebook is giving its “Safety Check” feature a permanent home... Facebook is giving its “Safety Check” feature a permanent home in its app and on the desktop, the company announced today. The feature, which lets you check to see whether friends and family are safe following a crisis, will now... 1 day

Netflix now plays nice with Continuum via Microsoft Edge

Windows Central If you're looking to do a little binge streaming over Continuum, Netflix can now help with that. Though Continuum holds the promise of turning your Windows phone into a near-full... If you're looking to do a little binge streaming over Continuum, Netflix can now help with that. Though Continuum holds the promise of turning your Windows phone into a near-full PC experience when docked and connected to a display, the... 1 day

Google app 7.10 reveals that ‘Bisto’ are headphones that run Google Assistant [APK Teardown]

9to5Google The latest beta of the Google app is... The latest beta of the Google app is rolling out today and it reveals a great deal of new information about “Bisto.” References to a new device type emerged with version 7.0 in April and only returned earlier this month to... 1 day

Google app prepares for Google Lens, working on Search UI redesign, quick search bar in notifications, more [Video]

9to5Google VIDEO ... Google Lens is one of the most exciting launches coming from Google this year. A look at the latest Google app beta (version 7.9) reveals more about the visual search feature, its interface, and how it could be activated. Meanwhile,... 1 day

Affinity Photo 1.6.4 update headlined by new Macro studio, 3D LUT exports [Video]

9to5Mac VIDEO Affinity Photo developer, Serif, is continuing to add big enhancements... Affinity Photo developer, Serif, is continuing to add big enhancements to the iPad version of its professional photo editing app. Version 1.6.4 of Affinity Photo for iPad, which comes not long after the app’s first big update, brings some compelling... 1 day

Apple just shared iOS 11 beta 7 to developers

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Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of iOS 11 to Developers

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Plex changes its new privacy policy after backlash, clarified it’s not trying to see what’s in your library

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You might be able to sort-of see today’s eclipse through the Google Cardboard Camera app

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How to set up your Windows Mixed Reality playspace

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