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The AI-powered Moonly app has 1 million+ downloads on Android alone, but some of its users' personal data has surfaced online, including location, email addresses, and birth dates.

By Kate Irwin
woman in white room that is dimly lit. she looks at a smartphone with astrology signs floating in the air between her and the phone.

The app turns full books into 15-minute pieces, so you can read even if you don’t have the time.

Headway App

From the most visited sports venues to unique items left behind and popular food delivery orders, Uber's ride stats give us a behind-the-scenes look at the Paris Olympics.

By Jibin Joseph
Street privatized for traffic of cars, police and others working for the Olympic Games, road markings, in Paris, on August 5, 2024.

Proton says its latest stealth features are rolling out to help protect free speech around the world.

By Kate Irwin
Smartphone with Proton VPN app on its home screen.

Google's reverse image search is a breeze on a desktop, but what about when you're on a mobile device? Google, Bing, and others have options.

By Eric Griffith
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The iPhone doesn't have the Apple Watch's Water Lock feature, meaning there's no built-in way to eject water from an iPhone. That's where Apple's Shortcuts app comes in.

By Clay Halton
the back of an iphone covered in water droplets

Did you mistakenly purchase an app or re-up a subscription? Here's how to request that Apple refund your money for an app, subscription, or service purchased through the App Store.

By Tyler Hayes
app store icon on iphone next to apple logo

If your Mac has an Apple Silicon chip, it can run supported iOS and iPadOS apps. Here's how to get your mobile apps running on your laptop or desktop.

By Tyler Hayes
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The revamped app was met with harsh criticism after many basic features were removed.

By Jibin Joseph
A screenshot of a Sonos speaker and the Sonos app.

Samsung's Auto Blocker stops app downloads from unauthorized sources. Initially opt-in, the feature will be opt-out with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

By Joe Hindy
Samsung's Auto Blocker function prevents sideloading from everywhere, including users

The 'EvilVideo' Telegram exploit was fixed, but it's still possible to receive malicious APK files via the app.

By Kate Irwin
Person's hand holding an Android phone with Telegram app open on the screen.

These are challenging times for everyone, but college students have extra worries. These apps can help you manage your money, time, mind, and more.

By Chandra Steele
four students looking at their phones

Block ads on your devices with this intuitive app offering data privacy and malware protection.

Ad blocker app

Google ups the minimum requirements for app functionality to reduce junky listings in its app store, meaning a mass deletion event could be on the horizon.

By Kate Irwin
Close-up of Google Play Store gift cards hanging on racks.

Console gamers are getting a way to change their voices in-game with Voicemod Key, a third-party dongle for iOS and Android phones that plugs into an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

By Kate Irwin
3D rendering of iPhone with Voicemod app opening showing different sound button options and the Voicemod Key adapter.

Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps and services that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
android mascot on windows pc

Need help choosing a picture for your dating app profile? Tinder's AI can do it for you.

By Kate Irwin
Tinder app page shown on an iPhone screen.

Use code HEADWAY to get lifetime access for $44.99 through July 21—you won’t find a better price anywhere else!

Headway app on smartphone

These tactics, dubbed 'dark patterns,' are widespread among top subscription services and can manipulate users into mistakenly buying products or paying more than they intended.

By Michael Kan
Subscription button

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says the app 'will be updated and improved by a new vendor,' but probably not until 2025.

By Jibin Joseph
florida smart id on a phone