iOS Apps

iPhone users complain upgrading to iOS 11 slows down their apps

Apple is catching some heat over the release of the new iOS 11. A litany of iPhone users are reporting experiencing a significant drop in performance after updating to the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system.<p>The issues range from reduced battery life to noticeably slower app …

Android Messages has broken new SMS notifications for many people since its latest update

Google fixeth and Google breaketh away. That's the mantra of any app or software update from our beloved company (we're really sadist, aren't we?). …

Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Tiny Defense, StarMap 3D+, more

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Tiny Defense, Active Voice: Speech-To-Text, Note-Ify Notes, StarMap 3D+ and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:<p>Today’s Best iOS/Mac App</b> …

Mastering the iOS 11 app-stacking gesture

From a larger article on customizing your iOS home screen, Rene Ritchie has a section on rearranging apps on a page. Of all the gestures added to iOS …

Behind the chart-topping iOS app tbh, which lets users send anonymous compliments to friends

Download a free MacBook Pro Touch Bar app for Ableton Live

<b>A whole set of Live shortcuts accessible from the Touch Bar.</b><p>Music software companies have been slow to develop apps for the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar …

How to clean up your iPhone storage in iOS 11

There's nothing worse than trying to download the newest app you're excited about, and finding out that you're out of storage space. Luckily, iOS 11 …

Show your social savvy with these advanced Snapchat tricks

Become an expert Snapchatter.<p>Snapchat has a simple core concept—sharing photos and videos privately. The app lets you take images and send them to friends, but once the clips have been viewed, they disappear rather than hanging around on the internet forever. This has struck a chord with today's …

How to customize iOS 11's Control Center

iOS 11 launches today, and it promises to give you more control than ever before.<p>Control Center still features the same tools you're used to, …

Calcbot updated w/ iPad enhancements, Taptic Engine support on iPhone, more

Calcbot, the popular calculator app from the developers behind Tweetbot, has today been updated with a few notable improvements, mostly for iPad users. Version 2.2.0 of the app brings iOS 11 support, improved multitasking, and more…<p>With this update, Calcbot 2 now supports iOS 11, which is notable …

iOS 11: Everything Apple added to Siri

The debut of iOS 11 this week brought changes that include augmented reality games and a better iMessage experience, but perhaps no aspect of the operating system was more changed than Siri.<p>Siri has gained more than a dozen new features, from the potential to share your social media account with a …

How to use Apple Files in iOS 11

With Apple's iOS 11 update comes the new and handy Files app. The improvement in file organization, dragging, and dropping is best put to use on the …

What To Do Now That You Can't Sync iOS Apps Using iTunes

If you've been using your computer to manage the apps for your iOS device, that time has come to an end. The latest update to Apple's iTunes removes …

The best ARKit apps you can download now on iOS 11

Video<p>One of the most hyped features of Apple's new iOS 11 update is ARKit, a series of tools for developers that make it easier than ever to create …

How to easily transfer data from Android or your old iPhone to iPhone 8 and iPhone X with AnyTrans

<i>Thanks to our sponsor iMobie. Check out its app AnyTrans for transferring data from Android and old iPhones to iOS 11:</i><p>Following this week’s release of iOS 11 alongside the launch of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, the latest update of AnyTrans for Mac introduces support for the release to make transferring …

Chronicles of a Windows user gone iPhone (part 3)

In part 3 of this “Chronicles of a Windows user gone iPhone” series we’ll dig into more of the iOS apps that I want to use. As a Windows user, …

You Can Adjust These Tires to Match the Weather Using an IPhone App.

New Continental tires have treads that are adjustable with a simple iPhone app. A single tire can perform perfectly in any weather condition.

Inside watchOS 4: New app dock scrolls vertically, offers access to all apps

Feature<p>After being introduced in watchOS 3, the app dock for Apple Watch has already been redesigned in watchOS 4, with a new ferris wheel-like …

How to switch from Android to iOS

Want to make the leap from an Android phone to the iPhone? The good news is that Apple has an app that will help you switch from Android to iOS. But …

How to Use the New iOS 11 Document Scanner in Notes on iPad and iPhone

In iOS 11, there's a new feature in Notes that allows you to quickly scan all kinds of documents so you can keep track of everything from receipts to recipes to photos.<p>The Document Scanner detects the edges of a document, aligns things properly, and removes all glare and tilt so you get a clean …

The New "Files" App On iOS 11 Will Make Your Life So Much More Organized

Guys, iOS 11 is finally here — and if you are lucky enough to have ample storage on your device, you are able to download and install it on your …

8 Awesome New Features Found Hidden in iOS 11

iOS 11 is an ambitious piece of software and undoubtedly one of the largest updates to Apple’s mobile operating system in a long time. Because of …

7 paid iPhone apps that are free to download right now

Today, on the anniversary of the original publication date of <i>The Hobbit</i>, we have a bunch of free apps for you to download that have absolutely …

Where do Facetime Live photos go and how do you turn the feature on?

iPhone users will be acclimatising to the latest version of iOS as Apple released the iOS 11 operating system this week, and it has some pretty cool …

Dropbox Integrates with iOS 11’s Files App in Latest Update

Fulfilling its recent promise of integrating with iOS 11’s Files app during the OS’s launch week, Dropbox today released an updated iOS app that does just that. It is now a full-fledged file provider in Files, allowing you to access and manage all of your Dropbox files directly from the Files …

How to disable icon notification badges on the Galaxy Note 8

This could be your favorite feature ... or it could annoy you every single day.<p>Notification badges are a small but divisive feature that has sparked …

PSA: Don’t forget to disable annoying in-app ratings and reviews in iOS 11

At long last, iOS 11 rolled out to Apple device owners this week, complete with a redesigned Control Center, an unrecognizable App Store, a new voice …

How to Prevent Apps From Showing Up in Search and Siri Suggestions in iOS 11

In iOS 11 and earlier versions of iOS, Siri analyzes your app use, browsing history, emails, messages, contacts, and information from third-party apps to provide customized suggestions for searches, Look Up, News, Photos, and more.<p>Siri syncs this information across all of your devices in iOS 11 to …

Netflix adds HDR support on iOS for iPhone 8, iPhone X and 2017 iPad Pro

Netflix has updated its iOS application with HDR support for newer devices, including the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, as well as the forthcoming iPhone X. It also works on the iPad Pro 12.9 and 10.5 from 2017, if you happen to have one of those devices.<p>Netflix HDR streaming requires a premium subscription …

Apple Quietly Removed This Useful, Once-Marquee Feature From iOS 11

<b>Out with the old, in with the new</b>—iOS 11 might pack some cool new features, but not everything has made the cut to this updated operating system.<p><b>One</b> …