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Apple’s iPhone is growing again. In the first major display size increase since the iPhone XS Max graduated to a 6.46 inch display in late 2018, the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro will increase to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will grow to around 6.9 inches, up from the current flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 6.7 inches.

iPhone 16 Pro Max will be Apple’s biggest iPhone ever

For the fourth year running, Apple Card has managed to snag best in customer satisfaction among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee as rated J.D. Power. Apple introduced theApple Card in 2019 in partnership with Goldman Sachs. And, since its inception, the Apple Card has curried favor with many cardholders.

Apple Card is still best in its customer satisfaction category for four straight years

With contactless options now a standard form of payment in every transaction from deliveries and pickups to the good-old checkout counter, Apple Pay has become the go-to option for many iPhone users when paying online and in stores. Apple Pay's not hard to learn, either. In fact, it's downright simple...

How to use Apple Pay in stores and online (and why you should)

Apple opens NFC technology to third-party developers, enabling USDC Tap-to-Pay. Circle CEO confirms imminent launch, initially in selected countries. The future of contactless payments could soon reach a new dimension: USDC, the leading stablecoin from Circle, could soon be available for tap-to-pay payments on the iPhone. This groundbreaking development is made possible by Apple’s decision to open its NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to third-party apps.

USDC on the iPhone: Contactless Payments with Stablecoins Coming Soon

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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

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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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

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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

The latest software update for your iPhone brings many new customization options. You can now drag apps anywhere on your Home Screen while still keeping them in a neat grid. Here’s how to move an iPhone app anywhere on your Home Screen. Why You’ll Love This Tip:. Freely...

Place iPhone Apps Anywhere on the Home Screen (iOS 18)

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

Your data is important—to you but also to corporations. Apps may sell your data and build profiles about you. How do you fight back and reclaim your privacy? You need to delete apps that vacuum up your personal information. That includes getting rid of your accounts completely and requesting they delete your private data. Here’s where to start.

Give Your Privacy a Quick Boost by Deleting These 10 Data-Hungry Apps

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

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

This Thursday, grab prices as low as $899 and discounts of up to $250 off Apple's 2024 M4 iPad Pro. With limited inventory available on certain configs, you'll want to jump on the deals now for the best selection. — A full list of the lowest11-inch iPad Pro prices and 13-inch iPad Pro prices can be found in our Price Guides, with deals available on every spec (top picks from the sale can be found below).

Amazon slashes up to $250 off Apple's M4 iPad Pro during back-to-school sale

The card allows users to make purchases directly from their self-custodial wallets. It will initially support transactions using USDC, USDT and wETH assets held on the layer-2 network Linea. A broader distribution of the MataMask Card is scheduled for later this year. MetaMask has rolled out the pilot of its...

MetaMask Debuts Web3 Debit Card Allowing Users to Buy Directly from their Crypto Wallets

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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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

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 is opening up NFC to third-party apps in iOS 18.1 for developers, meaning the tech could come to various apps.

Apple will let iPhone apps access NFC soon — here's what that means for you

A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don't need to worry. — The majority of Google Pixel smartphones sold from September 2017 onward have included a potentially dangerous bit of code in a hidden app. One that could be used to provide considerable access to the device by an attacker.

Pixel problems: Google's security nightmare caused by hidden software

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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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