Apple has been putting a lot of effort into helping iPhone users prevent premature battery wear -- an issue that's plagued the iPhone for years. One of the main ways that Apple has addressed this is with overcharging prevention. Lithium-ion batteries can suffer from overcharging, which can lead to the production of metallic lithium inside the cell, posing a fire hazard. Limiting the charge to 80% significantly reduces the risk of battery damage through overcharging.

How iOS 18 changes the way you charge your iPhone

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Maybe 2024 is the year to give that upgrade a miss.

Five reasons to skip iPhone 16 and wait for iPhone 17

Apple is giving App Store developers and booksellers a heads-up that they have to update their details with a trader status by February, to meet EU Digital Services Act rules. Apple has to follow the rules of the EU Digital Services Act with its various online stores, not just the App Store. Due to some of the rules requiring action from store participants, Apple has notified developers on its News and Updates page that changes will need to be made.

Apple warns of February store changes for EU developers, authors

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IPhone users have been urged to install the latest software update to their phones. Apple has put out iOS 17.6.1 in order to fix an issue relating to iCloud, with the tech giant explaining the new version of the software contains some important bug fixes due to a problem “that prevents enabling or disabling Apple’s Advanced Data Protection feature.”

Apple issues new update for iPhone

Users of Cash App have interesting news today as the company has completed a class-action lawsuit that could see Cash App users eligible for up to $2,500. According to CNET, the lawsuit claims that Block and Cash App were negligent when a “former Cash App Investing employee accessed account data without permission in 2022 and when an unauthorized user accessed certain Cash App accounts in 2023, using recycled phone numbers that were linked to the accounts.”

Cash App Settles Lawsuit and Integrates With Google Play

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Tom's Guide

In iOS 18, you can lock apps so that they can only open with Face ID. You can even hide those apps from your iPhone home screen for added security.

iOS 18 adds a new way to keep your apps private — here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps

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Do you like sharing your opinions with others? You can get paid to do it by completing user tests. Find out which companies will pay you to give feedback.

4 Legit Companies That Will Pay You to Give Feedback on Websites and Apps

TechRadar

Researchers at cybersecurity company Cleafy are warning people about new Android malware that can steal money from their bank accounts. It’s called BingoMod and is a type of remote access trojan, or RAT for short. Cleafy discovered it back in May 2024 and recently published a report on its website explaining how the malware operates. As you read the post, you’ll quickly realize just how threatening it is.According to Cleafy, the bad actors behind BingoMod engage in “smishing” campaigns. Smishing is a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” and is normally a “social engineering attack” that utilizes fake text messages to trick people into...

Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware

We're inching closer to the official announcement of Apple's iPhone 16. The first half of September has, for the most part, traditionally been the period Cupertino launches new phones. But as to what date exactly, that's still somewhat of a toss-up. Here, we look at what those possibilities could be, as well as what to expect with the latest iPhones.

Apple iPhone 16: Design Changes, Launch Date And What To Expect

Apple has recently started sending out emails to some iPhone users, offering them a special all time high welcome bonus if they sign up for a new Apple Card. Apple Card traditionally doesn’t come with any sort of sign up bonus or welcome offer. However, if you’re lucky this month, you might be able to score $300 if you sign up for the credit card. The bonus requires you to spend $1500 in the first 60 days, and afterwards $300 Daily Cash will be deposited in either your Apple Cash account or your Apple Card Savings account.

Apple Card offering new $300 sign up bonus to targeted users

Video dominates mobile app revenue, according to a new report. Of the total $3.8B smartphone owners spent on entertainment apps last quarter, three billion of it was spent on streaming and short video apps. The most dramatic growth in earnings was seen in short video apps, with TikTok coins credited...

Video dominates mobile app revenue; TikTok coins reward live streamers

Google kicked off the week by debuting the Pixel 9, which means now we can go back to speculating about what’s next for the iPhone. A set of alleged iPhone 16 dummy units has started circulating social media, and they offer the best look yet at what Apple is expected to launch next month. There’s also some video of the new iPhone 16 colorways.

Latest Apple Leak Offers the Best Look at the iPhone 16’s Vertical Camera Stack

Apple's upcoming entry-level iPhone has been pictured again, roughly one month from its launch alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This time, the iPhone 16 has been showcased alongside its predecessor with comparisons shown in their designs, dimensions and hardware features. Apple iPhone...

New Apple iPhone 16 design and colours shown in comparison video against iPhone 15

Managing the passwords for all your website and app accounts can be challenging. A host of password managers are available to ease the pain. However, if you have an iPhone, one free tool worth considering is Apple's new Passwords app. Built into iOS 18, which is currently available in public...

How to use the Passwords app on your iPhone with iOS 18

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(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet's Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the tech giant's business, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

Apple has expanded Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities to external developers, signalling a transformation in the realm of mobile payments. Rather than limiting transactions to Apple’s digital wallet, this new flexibility allows for transactional applications with a wider range of capabilities. The move is expected to bring more convenience and efficiency into everyday payment methods.

Apple expands NFC capabilities, reshaping mobile payments

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THERE is a treasure trove of new iMessage features about to land on your iPhone, including satellite texts and custom-created emojis. And Apple boss Tim Cook announced this week that they will be coming sooner than expected. The tech giant released iOS 18 - dubbed Apple's 'biggest ever' update -...

iPhone owners to receive huge iMessage upgrade with 12 new iOS 18 features – and it’s coming sooner than expected

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Apple could launch the new iPhone 16 in just a few weeks. Will it be worth upgrading from the iPhone 15? Here's how the two generations compare.

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: Will the next iPhone be worth upgrading?

If you’re not a fan of Apple’s Wallet app, you’ll be happy to know that iOS 18.1 is about to bring you more options. In a surprise announcement today, Apple confirmed it will soon be taking the restrictions off its iPhone NFC contactless hardware to allow any developer to build its own payment solution.

Apple Will Shake up Contactless Payments in iOS 18.1

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Apple offers all-time high $300 welcome bonus for new Apple Card signups

Apple is making a new offer to select iPhone users to apply for its Apple Card credit card, including the highest \"welcome bonus\" the company has...

Apple is making a new offer to select iPhone users to apply for its Apple Card credit card, including the highest "welcome bonus" the company has...

Apple offers all-time high $300 welcome bonus for new Apple Card signups

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