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

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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

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If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A week after releasing iOS 17.6 to all users, Apple is making available iOS 17.6.1 to iPhone and iPad owners. This update brings bug fixes and security improvements, including one that prevented Advanced Data Protection from being turned on and off.

Apple releases iOS 17.6.1 with Advanced Data Protection bug fix

Apple released iOS 17.6 on July 29, the same day it released the second public beta for iOS 18 and the first developer beta of iOS 18.1. The tech giant wrote in the update's release notes that it's recommended for everyone, since it provides 30 important bug fixes and security updates.

You Should Update Your iPhone to iOS 17.6 Now Before iOS 18's Release

Patreon, a service that many authors, artists, etc. use to get funding from fans, has to switch its iPhone/iPad application to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November. The company criticized the requirement on Monday, and pointed out this will add Apple’s 30% App Store fee to all new memberships purchased through the iOS software.

Patreon iPhone app forced to charge Apple’s 30% App Store fee

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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Looking to get rid of an old phone? Hit the pause button before you trade it in or look for a recycle option. Instead, you can save a lot of money and turn it into a free home security camera using a simple app. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15...

How to Turn Your Old iPhone or Android Into a Home Security Camera for Free

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

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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IPHONE fans have uncovered a hidden new button feature on the upcoming iOS 18 upgrade that's been described as "game-changing". Apple's highly-anticipated iPhone upgrade is available to test run for free - and every day users are discovering fresh secrets. The obvious changes Apple has already announced a couple of...

iPhone fans discover ‘game-changing’ new secret button for their lock screen – but Android users are mocking it

Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising their Internet service provider and then tampering with software updates delivered over unsecure connections, researchers said. The attack, researchers from security firm Volexity said, worked by hacking routers or similar types of device infrastructure of an unnamed ISP. The attackers...

Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP

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DoorDash added Max to its DashPass delivery membership in the U.S. The streaming perk, available to annual DashPass members, officially went live on Tuesday.

DoorDash adds Max streaming to its delivery membership

Apple released the second public beta for iOS 18 on July 29, more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update brings many new features to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, like the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your iPhone and more ways to customize your lock screen and Control Center. And one feature that lets you fully customize these features is a control called Open App.

This Hidden iOS 18 Beta Feature Is Key to Customizing Your iPhone's Controls

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Apple recently launched iOS 17.6.1. It’s an essential update, complete with bug fixes and improvements, helping iPhone and iPad users get the best from their devices. Key among these fixes is a resolution for a flaw impacting the Advanced Data Protection feature. The update also optimizes device performance and speed, demonstrating Apple’s continuous commitment to user experience.

Apple presents iOS 17.6.1, offering vital bug fixes and enhancements

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We show you how to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for improved organization and efficiency.

How to switch Apple ID

In a statement from the FBI’s Cleveland, Ohio, field office, the feds said they seized the gang’s domains and servers located in the United Kingdom and Germany. Radar/Dispossessor had at least 43 victim companies since the gang started out in August 2023, the agency said. The FBI said...

FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked dozens of companies

Apple is tweaking its App Store rules in the EU after regulators charged the company with breaking the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in June. At first glance, the updated rules appear to give developers more freedom when linking to outside purchases — but a restrictive new fee structure will force developers to pay Apple a commission for sales made across any platform, not just iOS, for as long as they include outside links.

Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update

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People report feeling overwhelmed when tasked with Decluttering. Whether it's the lack of time, dealing with chronic illness, or managing ADHD, these obstacles can seem impossible. Today, we're going to make your decluttering process simpler by using the guide How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering.

How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering

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Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store

Patreon also informed creators it will switch them over to subscription billing as of November 2024, but they will be able to decide whether to price...

Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store

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