smartphones

  • These New iPhone 14 Features Were on Android First

    These New iPhone 14 Features Were on Android First

    I’m not saying that Apple’s newest smartphone lifted elements directly from the mass of phones already floating around in the Android space, but I noticed some similarities during the Far Out keynote that I couldn’t ignore. The iPhone 14’s new features, like the always-on display and ProRAW mode, seemed similar to abilities I’ve already been…


  • How to Install Unsupported Apps on Older iPhones

    How to Install Unsupported Apps on Older iPhones

    As much as Apple will want you to buy the iPhone 14, your old phone is probably serving you just fine, even if the company doesn’t officially support it anymore. But the bigger problem with ageing tech isn’t necessarily the lack of official software support, it’s when third-party developers stop making apps for your device.…


  • Precise Location Is Giving Your Coordinates Away to Apps

    Precise Location Is Giving Your Coordinates Away to Apps

    It’s no secret our apps use our locations: In fact, many need to in order to work properly. You wouldn’t get very far on your road trip if Google Maps couldn’t see your location. But smartphone makers don’t make it clear how location-sharing works — particularly that you can choose between sharing your general location,…