The discussion gained momentum after an X user, @Niko, shared a post explaining how certain characters appearing in shared links could indicate whether they originated from an Android device, an iPhone or a desktop browser. According to the user, X…
InitialPlatform is the name of an adware and browser hijacker for Mac that security sites place in the Adload family, first reported on 20 September 2023. It changes browser settings, shows ads and can route web traffic through a proxy. Facts checked…
ResourceActivity is Mac adware from the Adload family. It shows ads, redirects searches and can change browser settings, and it is not a self-copying virus. Facts checked October 30, 2026. Removal steps checked against Apple's current documentation and the security vendors' reports.
The iPhone steps below come from Apple's iPhone User Guide and Shortcuts User Guide, checked on October 27, 2026. Menu names can change with updates. Apple's guide says that during downtime, only calls, messages and apps you choose to allow are available.
As reported a few weeks ago, Samsung is merging its file-sharing service, Quick Share, with Google's Android-wide Nearby Share. The new Quick Share update is now rolling out to a slew of Samsung's premium devices, both current and previous gen.
To everyone using ChatGPT, have you checked your settings yet? 😊 "I've just been using it as is since I signed up." "I've never even opened the settings screen!" I'm sure many of you feel that way, right? Actually, ChatGPT has…
Updated Oct 27, 2026 12:54 PM EDT You might’ve seen recent reports of users complaining that they’ve slept through alarms set on their iPhones–or even encountered it yourself. But it’s not a new bug. The silent iPhone alarm issue has plagued users for…
Apple's developer news post says that "Starting April 2027, any apps or games submitted will need to include screenshots for iPhone Duo." Apple's App Store Connect screenshot specifications page says that "Starting in April 2027, screenshots will be required for any app…
The iOS 27.2 update Apple released today allows the FaceTime Dual Capture feature to be used in Group FaceTime calls. Dual Capture is a feature that lets you stream FaceTime video content from the front and rear cameras at the same…
A successful CI/CD pipeline doesn't guarantee a successful mobile app release. Before submitting an update to Apple App Store or Google Play, there are several things worth checking: ✅ Store metadata — Are descriptions, titles, and promotional text valid? 🌍 Localization — Are…
System features, silicon transitions, productivity apps, and developer tools (Xcode).
An article joins this feed when it matches these terms. Each one is also a search of its own.