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This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs
The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.
Your Google Photos app may soon get a big overhaul. Here’s what it looks like
An APK teardown has revealed new sharing features for Google Photos, along with some other changes. Here's what's new.
Perplexity, one of our favorite AI apps, just got a big update
ChatGPT tool Perplexity is getting even better. With Perplexity Pages, you can transform your research into visually engaging and comprehensive content.
How to search for filters on Instagram
Filters are a great way to improve your Instagram posts. Here's how to find them on the social networking app and make your posts come to life.
Arc Search, one of the best iPhone apps right now, just got even better
Search is even easier to do thanks to the new Call Arc feature in one of the fastest-growing mobile apps on the planet. Here's what it does.
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The Google app on your Android phone is getting a helpful new feature
If you use the Google app on your Android phone a lot, you'll want to keep an eye out for a new feature that's slowly rolling out to it now.
Emulators have changed the iPhone forever
After years and years of waiting, emulators are finally on the iPhone — and they're changing it forever.
Delta emulator changes logo after Adobe lawsuit threats — but just barely
Popular iOS emulator Delta had to change its logo recently, and decided to poke fun at the whole situation in a small update.
WhatsApp: how to use bold, italics, and strikethrough in your messages
Want your WhatsApp messages to stand out? Here are the simple tricks to add bold, italics, strikethrough, or bullet points or quotes to your texts.
The best iPhone emulators
While iPhones can now host emulators, it isn't open season for retro games on your phone. Here is what you need to know about the new App Store rules for games.
This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like
A redesigned Google Maps interface has several quality-of-life changes that have us excited. Here's what's new.
How to watch TikTok without the app
Yes, you can view TikTok content without actually being in the TikTok app. Here's how to do it whether through a mobile web browser or in another app.
Stop using these default Mac apps — trust me
Not every Mac app created by Apple is a winner. Here are five Apple-designed Mac apps that you should switch out for superior third-party alternatives.
How to get the word count in Apple Pages
Need to keep your essays and articles under or over a certain word count? This is why we’re glad to know that Apple Pages has a built-in word counter tool.
Google is making it easier for you to find and download Android apps
At I/O 2024, Google shed light on developer-focused tweaks such as the ability to break subscriptions into installments and use search keywords for discovery.
Android phones are about to get a major iMessage feature
An iMessage feature long enjoyed by iPhone users could finally soon arrive for those with an Android device.
10 best apps and websites for downloading free books in 2024
If you're an avid reader, then you're always looking for new books. Here are 10 websites and apps where you can score free e-books.
How to turn off Activity Status on Instagram
Your Instagram Activity Status is a small feature that tells everyone when you last used the app. Want to turn it off? Here's how.
A Nintendo emulator is Apple’s top downloaded app after ban reversal
Delta, an emulator that allows you to play classic Nintendo games, is currently the No. 1 app on the iOS App Store after Apple reversed a ban on the program.
The best piano apps in 2024: top apps for learning how to play
Learning how to play the piano? Take a look at our list of the best piano-learning apps, from those for absolute beginners to those for intermediate players.
TikTok is about to get banned. Here are 7 TikTok alternatives to use
Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
How to see who has unfollowed you on Instagram
Have you noticed your follower count dropping on Instagram? Want to see who it may be that unfollowed you? Here's how to find out.
How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat
It’s possible that some Snapchat users may not like your content and may even choose to block you. And there are ways to find out if that’s the case.
