Software & Design
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Do This Android App Privacy Audit, I Beg You
Android’s reputation as a platform that doesn’t care about user privacy is outdated: If you’re using a modern Android smartphone, you have a lot of control over which app can access your data, and in what contexts. Thanks to new privacy features, you can give an app access to your location for a limited time,…
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These G Suite Alternatives Are Cheaper
G Suite (formerly Google Workspace) has shut down its free plans — you can no longer pay for a domain name and use Google’s business email for free. This move isn’t really going to bother big organisations much, as they’re all on paid tiers already, but small business owners or individuals using G Suite will…
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Why You Need to Audit Your iPhone Auto-Renew App Subscriptions Right Now
Your app subscriptions on iPhone can now get more expensive without requiring you to opt in to the new pricing. Apple recently implemented a new rule that allows developers to quietly raise subscription prices, so long as they don’t exceed a certain amount. Since many app subscriptions aren’t that expensive, you might see more and…
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This Is How You Scan a QR Code From a Screenshot
QR codes are used for everything from opening a restaurant menu to making payments: just point your camera at the QR code, and your phone will automatically open the relevant page. But what happens when you get a QR code in a message? Or what if it’s a screenshot instead?