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iOS doesn’t need to be more like Android, it just needs more Google
Apple’s iOS 14 has taken some heat for copying Android features. Another big change is the introduction of the App Library, a decluttered app screen that’s suspiciously similar to Android’s app drawer. This one feature, more than any other, is what I feel is a key factor in preventing me from switching to Android.
iOS 14 update fixes a bug that reset your browser and mail defaults
Apple fixed an iOS 14 bug would reset your default app settings after rebooting an iPad or iPhone, so now you can set Chrome or Gmail as a default and they will stay that way.
You can now set Firefox as your default iOS browser
You can opt for Firefox as your default browser on iOS devices.
Now iOS users can set Gmail as their default email app
Now you can make Gmail the default email app on your iPhone or iPad -- as long as you're running iOS 14.
iOS 14 picture-in-picture video stops working with YouTube's mobile website (updated)
YouTube's mobile website has stopped supporting iOS 14's picture-in-picture video, shutting out iPhone users.
Apple's latest iOS 14.2 beta adds a built-in control for Shazam
Apple's testing a new Control Center toggle for Shazam in iOS 14.
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are ready to download
Apple's iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 are all available.
iOS 14 lands tomorrow, September 16th
iOS 14 comes out on September 16, 2020, which means Apple's not waiting until it reveals this year's iPhone lineup.
Apple updates the $329 iPad with an A12 Bionic chip
Apple's entry-level iPad stays at its $329 price tag but adds a new, more powerful processor to the mix.
What to expect at Apple's September 15th event
It’s early September, so Apple naturally has an event planned. More significant, though, is that Apple has already admitted it will be launching its next generation of iPhones later than usual. The tag line for Tuesday’s event is “time flies,” which almost certainly is a nod to a new Apple Watch.
Apple pushes iOS 14's updated ad anti-tracking feature to 2021
The company is delaying the feature to give developers more time to make their apps compliant.
Apple resurrects its iPod 'Music Quiz' game for iOS 14
Apple has brought back its classic 'Music Quiz' iPod game with iOS 14, and it didn't even need an app to do it.
Facebook warns developers iOS 14 could sink app ad revenue
Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 will be a disaster for app developers that rely on Facebook’s ad-tracking tools, the social network is warning.
Google Maps is finally back on Apple Watch
Google has two big updates planned for the iOS version of Maps.
Dark Sky on Android shuts down following Apple deal
As promised, Apple has shut down Dark Sky for Android after buying the developer.
Instagram will fix bug that mistakenly shows camera as 'on' in iOS 14
Instagram is fixing a bug that displays the camera as on in iOS 14 even when you're just browsing your feed.
LinkedIn faces lawsuit over claims it 'secretly' read iPhone clipboard data
LinkedIn has been sued after iOS 14 revealed that its mobile app was copying more info than necessary.
Apple's iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are available today
Apple announced plenty of dramatic changes to iOS and iPadOS during its WWDC keynote -- there's expanded widget support, an App Library for iPhones, a suite new of Apple Pencil features for the iPad, and a whole lot more. While the final versions of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 won't be available for a few months yet, Apple officially opened its public beta program today for anyone who can't wait to see what all the fuss is about. If you're ready to take the plunge, you can sign up for Apple's Beta Software Program right here.
Reddit and LinkedIn will fix clipboard snooping in their iOS apps
Reddit and LinkedIn have both promised to fix clipboard snooping in their mobile apps after iOS 14 revealed the behavior.
Another 53 iOS apps besides TikTok are grabbing clipboard data
TikTok isn't the only iOS app grabbing clipboard data -- researchers note that another 53 apps are still doing it.