In a move to prevent government employees from wasting time on their official devices, the French government has decided to ban all fun apps from their devices. This means that all apps which have been classified as “useless” and could potentially lead to time wasting or worse, data security breaches have been blocked from official… Continue reading France Bans All Fun Apps From Government Phones
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Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
As the UK’s Online Safety Bill moves through parliament, many secure messaging apps are warning that it could create problems for web security. The bill, which is set to become law in April 2021, is intended to help protect minors from harmful content on the internet, but could have unintended consequences for protecting data. Secure… Continue reading Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
We Found 28,000 Apps Sending TikTok Data. Banning the App Won’t Help.
We are living in a digital world, and our personal data is shared, purchased, and sold all too often. However, recently, the popular video-sharing and messaging app, TikTok, has been under scrutiny for its privacy policies, especially after a research paper came to light that showed that 28,000 apps were sending data to TikTok’s parent… Continue reading We Found 28,000 Apps Sending TikTok Data. Banning the App Won’t Help.
The Best Apps and Tools For Enhancing Your Windows Taskbar
The Windows Taskbar is an incredibly useful and essential feature of the Windows operating system. It serves as a launching pad for programs and shortcuts, and provides quick access to system utilities and tools like calendar and task viewers. Unfortunately, all too often it can become cluttered and disorganized. Fortunately, there are several apps and… Continue reading The Best Apps and Tools For Enhancing Your Windows Taskbar
Android 14 could stop you from installing older apps – and that’s a good thing
Android 14, the latest operating system (OS) from Google, is set to bring with it a big update which could drastically change the way we install and use apps on our smartphones – and the news has been welcomed by those keen to keep their devices secure and up to date. Android 14 promises a… Continue reading Android 14 could stop you from installing older apps – and that’s a good thing
Twitter’s sudden ban on third-party apps is baffling as it is stupid
In recent days, Twitter has been making some baffling and, quite frankly, stupid decisions. The latest head-scratching move is the social media giant’s ban on third-party apps. The ban is meant to reduce the amount of abuse, spam, and other unwanted content that users see on the platform. This is the latest in a series… Continue reading Twitter’s sudden ban on third-party apps is baffling as it is stupid
Twitter’s broken third-party apps will be the final straw for many users
Twitter has long been one of the most popular social platforms, used by millions of people around the world. However, more recent developments have caused some users to start to question their loyalty to the platform. In May 2021, Twitter announced that it was going to “sunset” third-party apps that allowed for use on the… Continue reading Twitter’s broken third-party apps will be the final straw for many users
Third-party Twitter apps are facing issues, users say
In recent weeks, Twitter users around the world have been voicing their frustration over issues with third-party Twitter apps. The third-party apps, which are separate from Twitter’s main platform, are meant to provide additional features and more customizable experiences for users. However, many users have been noticing performance issues, such as slow loading times and… Continue reading Third-party Twitter apps are facing issues, users say
This Week in Apps: AI Art apps top the charts, Instagram adds text-only ‘Notes,’ alternative app stores in EU
This Week in Apps has been an exciting one for tech fans, with AI art apps leading the way, and Instagram introducing a text-only ‘Notes’ feature. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments. First up, AI art apps have been making waves with their ability to turn photos into powerful artworks quickly and easily. Apps… Continue reading This Week in Apps: AI Art apps top the charts, Instagram adds text-only ‘Notes,’ alternative app stores in EU
Google picks the best Android apps and games of 2022 – download them now
If you love Android apps and games and are always looking out for new and exciting titles, then this article is for you. Google has officially announced its best Android apps and games of 2022, and you can download them now directly from the Play Store and start enjoying them. Google has released a list… Continue reading Google picks the best Android apps and games of 2022 – download them now