Category: Mobile

iOS 13 will show locations where apps have tracked you

[ad_1] These notifications won’t really pop up on Apple’s other platforms, but that’s because they either don’t support always-on location gathering (as with macOS and tvOS) or don’t need it (watchOS). The odds are that this won’t have a dramatic impact on your usage habits — you probably know why an app is tracking your […]

China warns tech firms against cooperating with US trade ban

[ad_1] The meetings reportedly involved three government divisions, suggesting that approval likely came from the highest ranks of Chinese leadership. Officials didn’t mention Huawei by name, but there wasn’t much doubt that the company was involved. Whether or not the threats hold much weight is another story. If accurate, China effectively wants companies to risk […]

FedEx Express kicks Amazon to the curb

[ad_1] Quick charge.Tesla’s first V3 Supercharging stations are open to the public After some testing with early access customers, eight V3 charging stalls at the factory are open to all Tesla owners and support speeds of up to 250kW. That means owners of long-range Model 3 (which supports charging at that speed) can add 180 […]

The best USB power banks for phones and tablets

[ad_1] Why you should trust me As the writer of this guide, I spent nine hours researching and 30 hours testing USB power banks. I’ve been a science writer for more than four years, covering a wide variety of topics from particle physics to satellite remote sensing. Since joining Wirecutter in 2017, I’ve reported on […]

Google warns banning Huawei could increase security risks

[ad_1] In accordance with the “national emergency” declared by the Trump Administration last month, Google cut Huawei off from potential Android updates. Huawei responded saying that it could launch its own operating system, which has been in the works for years, as early as this fall. While the Trump Administration did grant a 90-day window […]

Nintendo fans take another look at the Switch

[ad_1] One of the things that Devindra and readers agree on is how fun the Switch’s portability makes it: IAmQuinn said “one of my favorite things about the Switch is how easy it is to bring with you and play on any screen. I often bring it to other places to play with people.” Likewise, […]

Facebook reportedly prohibits Huawei from pre-installing its apps

[ad_1] Reuters’ report says you’ll still be able to use the social network’s applications on a Huawei device you’re already using. You’ll also be able to download Facebook’s apps from the Play Store on a new device, but only whenever possible. See, Google also pulled Huawei’s Android support a few weeks ago. The Play Store […]

Nokia’s new budget phone has a dedicated Google Assistant button

[ad_1] Nokia 2.2 is powered by a quad-core MediaTek A22 CPU chipset and has a 5.71-inch HD+ edge-­to­-edge display. It also has face unlock, access to Google Lens and a camera AI that helps it take detailed photos in low light conditions. The device is priced at €99 (US$112) and is heading to Europe, India […]

‘BTS World’ makes you the band’s manager on June 26th

[ad_1] BTS World, which launches on iOS and Android on June 26, gives players the chance to manage the chart-topping boy band from the very beginning. The game’s website indicates that at least some of the action will unfold like a visual novel, and a recent report from CNBC suggests other in-game tasks include finding […]