[ad_1] Don’t like drawn-out podcast introductions, or just don’t want to hear the same closing credits every episode? If you’re invested in the Apple ecosystem, you might not have to endure them. Marco Arment has updated his Overcast app for iOS, iPadOS and Apple Watch with an option to skip intros and outros. You can […]
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Ring update gives you more control over police video requests
[ad_1] On top of this, you’ll see an Active Law Enforcement Map that shows the police departments that have joined the Neighbors app, including those nearby. You’ll know whether opting out of video requests will have a meaningful impact. The update also makes it easier to keep tabs on which users, devices and third-party services […]
Twitter’s new reply layout for iOS makes conversations easier to follow
[ad_1] We’ve given conversations a makeover on iOS. When people you follow are in a conversation, you’ll see their replies in a new way in your Home timeline. This new layout makes it easier to see who’s replying to who so you can join in on relevant conversations. pic.twitter.com/xNmnAtQFeI — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) January 31, […]
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easier
[ad_1] The proposal has two main objectives. The first is to come up with a way for OTP messages to be associated with a URL: this can be done easily enough by including the login URL within the message itself. The second is to standardize the format of two-factor authentication (2FA) and OTP messages so […]
Apple iOS update offers more control over iPhone 11 location tracking
[ad_1] The company has previously said that the checks are handled strictly on-device and won’t be scooped up. There are other notable fixes. Apple has patched a flaw in Communication Limits that could let a child add contacts without typing the Screen Time passcode. It also tackles a bug that created delays before editing Deep […]
Sega’s new app lets you remotely win prizes from a real claw machine in Japan
[ad_1] Prizes include plushies, pillows, towels and other anime-based collectables, and a go on the machine costs between 100 and 200 Sega Points — 130 points will cost you two bucks, although you can buy more at a discount (you can practice for free). You can also earn points for other activities, such as logging […]
Pocket Casts’ revamped Discover section offers picks from top podcasters
[ad_1] The relevant app dates are rolling out as of this writing, although you’ll have to wait until early February to see the first lists from individual creators. This probably won’t make you completely forget about Pocket Casts’ brief pricing dust-up from September, but it could give you a better reason to consider that Plus […]
Now everyone can play ‘Mario Kart Tour’ multiplayer
[ad_1] At launch, Nintendo’s Mario Kart for mobile devices (iOS, Android) had a major missing piece: multiplayer. Now Mario Kart Tour has kicked off the second round of its beta test for head-to-head racing, and this time it doesn’t require that players purchase a $5 Gold Pass subscription for access. Being able to race your […]
Spotify tests Stories for influencer playlists
[ad_1] Apparently, Spotify is not sharing the new feature with artists, who received their own version of Spotify Stories last year. Instead, this will be available to select influencers like YouTube makeup and fashion vlogger Summer Mckeen, who has just over two million subscribers on both YouTube and Instagram and 126,455 Spotify followers. It’s unclear […]
Your iPhone now serves as a Google security key
[ad_1] You no longer need Android to use your phone as a Google security key. Google has updated Smart Lock for iOS to let you use your device’s “built-in security key” — that is, the Secure Enclave built into every iOS device with Touch ID or Face ID. From then on, you’ll just need your […]