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Apple wants to keep your data safer by keeping it out of the cloud

Article Hero Image Apple consistently beat the drum about data security at its Wonderlust event and it’s a message that’s worth emphasizing — keeping your data safe sometimes means keeping it out of the cloud altogether. Apple certainly has a better track record than some companies when it comes to corporate data security. And, the…

ChatGPT looks so much better with this free web app

Traffic to OpenAI’s ChatGPT might have dropped from its highs, but it’s still the most talked about and most widely-used generative AI product out there. There’s growing competition, of course, which is great news for end-users. You don’t have to stick with just one AI chatbot. You can and should try multiple AI assistants for…

I’m a longtime iPhone user, and I’m jealous of this rumored Pixel 8 notification feature

I’ve been an iPhone user for years, and I’m unlikely to switch to Android anytime soon. But every now and again, I see new features on Google’s mobile operating system or rumors detailing future Pixel tricks that I want on my Apple devices. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech…

Google Messages can now fully encrypt your group conversations if you use RCS

Hooray, another win for data privacy! Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. Up until today, people who used the Messages by Google app for texting have been able…

How to open links in Apple Maps instead of Google Maps

Apple Park, as shown in Apple Maps. You prefer Apple Maps, but everybody else uses Google Maps. But, there are ways to open Google Maps links in Apple Maps — here’s how. If you own an iPhone, you’ve almost certainly considered whether you should use Apple Maps or Google Maps on your travels. There are…

Why Apple’s threat to kill iMessage and FaceTime isn’t a bluff

Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch…

How to remove yourself from the internet in 2023

Article Hero Image Your digital life is valuable to companies collecting data about you and selling it to marketers. Here’s how to beat them by getting your digital self offline. Removing yourself from the internet is no easy feat. In fact, it’s not possible to completely wipe yourself from the web, even if you go…

iOS 16: Latest beta version, new features, tips and tricks, and everything you need to know

The latest iteration of iOS, iOS 16, is one of the most significant software updates for the iPhone in recent years. Unveiled on June 6, 2022, at Apple’s WWDC 2022 and released Sept. 12, iOS 16 offers a slew of important new features for iPhone users. And with iOS 17 still months away from even…

Apple among top companies to advertise on TikTok

TikTok on a smartphone AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. Despite growing concerns that TikTok could be banned in the US, and increasing pressure by US regulators, companies — including Apple — are doubling down and increasing their reach and ad spends on the platform. TikTok saw…

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