Why you should never close iPhone apps: Apple employee
You don’t want to trigger the battery app Okalip. According to Apple employees, closing the Open iPhone app may seem like a surefire way to store juice, but this measure can actually have the opposite effect. Tiktok videos Almost 1 million views A UK Apple customer said “it’s been blown away” after learning that the […]
Americans flock to Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate, Taobao
President Trump’s tariffs have urged American online shoppers to abandon first-fashion upstart Tem and Shane in favour of first-fashion upstart Tem and Shane Two other Chinese e-commerce platforms – Dhgate and Taobao – Both have climbed to the top 5 most downloaded programs on Apple’s App Store. Tiktok’s viral video encourages Chinese manufacturers to use […]
Social media and map apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts | Mountaineering
Honeypot locations featured on social media and low-quality navigation apps are likely to be responsible for record numbers of mountain rescue services, including a massive increase in young people who need to be saved, the analysis reveals. The Mountain Rescue team in England and Wales was called out every day in 2024. Scotland’s callouts exceeded […]
Trump Tariff Policy Could Crush China’s Slave-Linked Temu, Shein Shopping Apps
President Donald Trump's policies could drive increased duties and tariffs on products imported from China, announced Wednesday, experts warned. Shein, who specializes in cheap and inadequate women's clothing, and Temu, who sells clothing, household items and other muddy origins to Americans, both rely on the use of mobile phone apps to instantly access “fast fashion” […]
How buy now, payer later apps could be crushing your credit
The co-host of “The Big Money Show” will discuss buying now and pay for later spending options and their impact on current credit scores. Small everyday purchases like meals from Doordash can now be raised through Eat. Pay for later options. “You need to have enough sense to not follow the impulse to fund your […]
AI ‘wingmen’ bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps | Dating
AI Bots will soon be deployed on dating apps, creating messages and profiles on behalf of users. However, in response to artificial intelligence to promote budding relationships, it puts most human credibility left in dating platforms, experts warn. Match Group, a technology company with a portfolio of the world's largest dating platforms, including Tinder and […]
Location-sharing apps hiding on your phone can save lives — or destroy relationships
It's 10pm – and you definitely know where your child is. Thanks to the surge in location sharing apps, parents, partners and peers can despicably identify the exact location of their loved ones. Check your device. These apps may already be pre-installed on your smartphone, like Find My Friends on your iPhone. So don't be […]
Top translation apps for travelers
Traveling abroad can be an incredible adventure, but the language barrier can make even the bravest explorers nervous. The fear of not being able to communicate or understand the signs and menus is preventing many travelers from leaving their home country. But don't be afraid. The rise of powerful translation apps allows you to leverage […]
Top 20 apps tracking you every day
If something is free, you are the product for sale. This is especially true for most of the online services we use. For example, Google's main source of revenue is advertising. They collect data about you and me and make money by selling targeted ads to businesses, which shows products that are relevant to our […]
Japan To Google And Apple: Get Rid Of Unlicensed Crypto Apps – Bitcoinist
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has adopted a strong position against unregistered digital currency exchanges operated from within the country. Regulators have asked Google and Apple Remove 5 major crypto exchange apps—BYBIT, KUCOIN, BITGET, LBANK and MEXC – Local news outlet Nikkei from their respective Japanese app stores. This action is part of a country's […]