Geekbench 4 free for a limited time
Geekbench is celebrating the release of version 4.1 by offering its popular benchmarking tool free to iOS users. The sale goes through April 10. Act fast if you're interested in using the Compute...
View ArticlePeriscope brings LIVE 360 broadcasting to iPhone
Periscope has offered live 360-degree broadcasting capabilities for some time. Now the streaming video company is rolling out panoramic video broadcasting support to iOS users. This means anyone with...
View ArticleHow to get Google Assistant on your iPhone
Hot on the heels of Amazon's Alexa coming to iOS, Siri has more competition in the voice assistant department. The Google Assistant can now be installed as a stand alone app on the iPhone, iPad or iPod...
View ArticleInstagram adds location and hashtag stories to Explore tab
Instagram continues to expand the Explore tab, giving users new ways to find interesting content. According to the Instagram blog, the latest update brings location and hashtag Stories to the section....
View ArticleHow to free up iPhone storage by offloading apps in iOS 11
iOS 11 adds several features aimed at optimizing storage space on the iPhone and iPad, such as Messages on iCloud and the ability to offload apps. Additionally, the storage settings will recommend what...
View ArticleHow to use Background App Refresh
Starting with iOS 7, iPhone and iPad apps have been able to run in the background, refreshing even while not in use (prior to this only location services and music playback would run in the...
View ArticleApple approves iPhone X 'notch removal' apps
The iPhone X display notch houses critical components used for Face ID, FaceTime and other features. This hasn't stopped people from loving or hating the design feature. Detractors have referred to the...
View ArticleApple buys Shazam leading up to HomePod release
The popular iOS app Shazam will soon be part of Apple. Apple says it has "exciting plans in store" as it combines with Shazam to deliver new services to Apple Music. Shazam delivers the names and...
View ArticleiOS apps coming to Mac in 2018
Apple plans to unify its app development process to include iOS apps in the Mac App Store as early as next year. According to a Bloomberg report, this change could breathe much-needed life into the App...
View ArticleHow to use Google Lens visual search on iPhone
Google has rolled out Google Lens support for iOS users. The addition comes as a built-in feature of the existing Google Photos app. Google Lens makes it possible to extract information from photos,...
View ArticleHow to delete a LINE account on iPhone
LINE messenger provides iOS users full access to messaging, calling, stickers and more. The app is registered to a device phone number, and it can be linked to Facebook. For those looking to delete...
View ArticleHow to see the last time an iPhone app was used
Apps tend to pile up on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Some apps are even downloaded and never used at all. Clearing out those apps that are not frequently used can simplify your iOS device and free...
View ArticleHow to stop in-app rating requests on iPhone
App ratings on iTunes can be helpful when shopping for an app. But it's easy to forget this when an app nags you for a rating with a pop-up window. Not only does it interrupt what you're doing, but...
View ArticleHow to use the level tool on iPhone
The built-in iOS level is a handy way to check if a surface is level using just your iPhone. The level was previously included as part of the Compass app. On devices running iOS 12 and later, the level...
View ArticleHow to see already purchased apps on iPhone
The iOS App Store can be used to find an app that was previously installed on the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Viewing a list of past app purchases makes it possible to quickly and easily reinstall an...
View ArticleBest video chat apps for iPhone and iPad
Thanks to mobile devices and global data networks, keeping in touch with friends, family, and co-workers is easier than ever. Video phones were once the stuff of science fiction. Nowadays, video calls...
View ArticleBest online meeting apps for iPhone and iPad
Working from home has become more commonplace than ever. For those who are able to telecommute, there are now many options for online collaboration with co-workers. Most virtual meeting apps provide...
View ArticleBest remote desktop apps for iPhone and iPad
With more people working from home every day, there are plenty of apps to help with online meetings, video chats, and more. For anyone who needs to access a computer from afar, remote desktop apps are...
View ArticleHow to measure distance in Apple Maps on iPhone
By default, Apple Maps gets directions from your current location, and delivers the distance to your destination. Measuring the distance between two places which are different than the current location...
View ArticleCOVID Nearby app delivers virus tracking and privacy
Another way to track and view cases of COVID-19 in your local area has arrived free on the App Store. COVID Nearby can be launched on the iPhone or iPad to log coronavirus symptoms and test results....
View ArticleFight COVID-19 with your iPhone while you sleep
Looking for a way to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic? iPhone and iPad owners can easily put their devices to work overnight. Most of us plug in the iPhone to charge while we're sleeping, and it...
View ArticleHow to create NFTs with S!NG on iPhone
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are going mainstream. Former Apple executive Geoff Osler has created the S!NG app to make minting NFTs quick and easy. Now anyone can mint an NFT directly on their iPhone...
View ArticleWhere is the Dark Sky weather app for iPhone?
The Dark Sky weather app has been officially discontinued by Apple. Dark Sky is not available in the App Store as of December 31, 2022.Apple acquired Dark Sky in March 2020 and has integrated many Dark...
View ArticleHow can I get ChatGPT on iPhone?
OpenAI has released the official ChatGPT app for iPhone, allowing users to access text and speech-based queries. While the App Store has many fake or buggy ChatGPT apps, OpenAI's official version...
View ArticleHow to create an Instagram Threads profile
Threads is a text-sharing app designed by the Instagram team, offering users a dedicated space for engaging in public conversations. With Threads, users can log in using their Instagram accounts and...
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