[ad_1] The policy will change in April, but developers can ask for feedback on their use cases starting in May. There will also be a grace period for the first few months. Only new apps will need background location approval when August 3rd arrives, but Google will start removing existing apps without that approval on […]
Category: Mobile
Uber helps you report problematic drivers during your ride
[ad_1] To report an issue, riders will tap the blue shield icon to open the Safety Toolkit. They’ll see a “report safety incident” option and be able to type a complaint. Uber’s safety team will contact them after the trip. Uber doesn’t have the best safety track record. Its first safety review, published late last […]
TikTok lets parents set time limits and vet DMs on teen accounts
[ad_1] Called “Family Safety Mode,” the new feature links a parent’s TikTok account to their teen’s, allowing them to control a number of aspects of digital wellbeing. Parents can decide how long their kid spends on the app each day, and can limit or completely disable direct messages. There’s also a new restricted mode, which […]
Twitter acquires Stories photo and video editor maker Chroma Labs
[ad_1] Thrilled to welcome the amazing @Chroma_Labs team including @picturejohn, @alexli, @joshuacharris to @Twitter. They’ll join our product, design, and eng teams working to give people more creative ways to express themselves on Twitter 🎨💬 — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) February 18, 2020 Chroma Labs has also announced on Twitter that it’s shutting down its business […]
Your Google Fit stats are now just a swipe away
[ad_1] If you don’t have a Wear OS smartwatch, checking your Google Fit stats has usually involved a bit of work — not a lot, but enough to slow you down. It should be speedy from now on. Google has updated Fit to make your stats easily accessible, whether you’re on Android or iOS. Android […]
The Galaxy Z Flip’s hinge fibers aren’t enough to keep dust out
[ad_1] We’ve asked Samsung for comment. iFixit is planning to publish a full teardown in the early hours of February 19th that might shed more light. The Z Flip does have water-resistant circuitboards, at least, so it’s less likely to die if you’re unfortunate enough to spill water on your $1,380 pride and joy. This […]
Match.com’s Date Check-In sends an SOS to friends in case of creeps
[ad_1] Match.com stresses that you should call 911 if you feel unsafe, but Date Check-In could be a good option for when a date acts creepy or strange, but not outright dangerous. Match Group — Match.com’s owner — also owns dating sites OkCupid, Tinder, Hinge, eHarmony and Plenty of Fish. However, Date Check-In is exclusive […]
Spotify’s trailer redesign makes it easier to find new podcasts
[ad_1] Spotify has moved several interface elements to frontload useful information at the top of the screen. This is most apparent with the new placement of descriptions. They now sit underneath the “follow” button in the new design, which means you don’t have to swipe to find out what a show is about. Underneath the […]
The Morning After: The rotary cellphone DIY kit you’ve been waiting for
[ad_1] The Bezos Earth Fund will start giving out grants this summer.Amazon’s Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced he plans to contribute $10 billion toward fighting climate change through the creation of a new philanthropic project called the Bezos Earth Fund. “Climate change is the biggest […]
TCL’s leaked prototype phone features a slide-out display
[ad_1] While TCL has yet to confirm the phone’s existence, it’s reportedly not just a concept that hasn’t reached development stage yet. CNET says a working prototype was supposed to debut at Mobile World Congress, which was scheduled for late February until the event was canceled due to concerns regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus disease […]