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Among the younger generation, Roblox rivals major titles like Minecraft as one of the most popular online games out there. In fact, it’s common to hear children tell new playmates to “friend me in Roblox!” so they can play together online. There’s nothing inherently sinister here, but with all the online interaction, kids’ safety becomes […]
Google Maps tracks everywhere you go with your smartphone, even when you’re not using the app. Even if it’s as mundane as your weekly grocery trip, Google Maps has it saved for you to see in its Android and iOS apps. And while it’s mostly used for recommendations and your reference — you may not […]
Previously, losing an AirTag or Find My network accessory meant relying on tech-savvy strangers to contact you via phone or email if they found it. With a new Find My update, you can ditch the passive approach and be more proactive about recovering your tracker by sharing its information with trusted contacts and even airlines, […]
Recording phone calls has always been tricky due to legal, ethical, and technical considerations. With iOS 18.1, Apple brings your iPhone a native call recording feature that simplifies this process while addressing privacy concerns. There are a few things to know about call recordings on iOS 18.1. For one, Apple’s new call recording feature is […]
If you’ve ever received an email from a sketchy address purporting to be Uber, asking you to sign in with your credentials, you might be a phishing target. Hackers use a fake login page from real-looking domains to trick you into giving up your account information, and while it’s been an issue in the past, […]
In the latest software updates for iPhone and iPad, there’s an even easier way to view all your saved Wi-Fi networks and credentials and share them with family, friends, and others who need access. For a while now, whenever your Wi-Fi-connected iPhone or iPad gets close to another Apple device not on any Wi-Fi network, […]
While Apple is full steam ahead on iOS 18, which is expected to drop sometime next month, it hasn’t forgotten about iOS 17, which still dominates most users’ iPhones. On Aug. 19, Apple issued a rerelease of its iOS 17.6.1 software for iPhone. Apple initially released iOS 17.6.1 just nine days after iOS 17.6 came […]
While Apple is full steam ahead on iOS 18, which is expected to drop sometime next month, it hasn’t forgotten about iOS 17, which still dominates most users’ iPhones. Just nine days after the release of iOS 17.6, we already have iOS 17.6.1, and like with most point-point updates, the August 7 software (build 21G93) […]
Unless you’re completely new to Instagram, it’s likely that you’ve linked your account with a third-party service at some point and forgotten about it. Those services still have access to data such as your media and profile information, so it’s important that you not only know how to find these “authorized” apps, but that you […]
You can lock practically any app on your iPhone or iPad behind biometric or passcode protection. And we’re not talking about using any funky workarounds, either. There’s now an official Apple way to protect sensitive apps and their data. It even safeguards your personal information, keeping it out of sight across the system. You can […]
