Google has released a new set of design guidelines that could see popular Android apps start to look a little more like they were designed with iOS in mind. Google's updated Android design guidelines now suggest that developers should, where suited, use the bottom of the screen in order to show buttons that allow the user to navigate through different parts of the app instead of hamburger menu.
Only a week before its Spring media event, Apple has today released iOS 9.3 beta 7 to both developers and public beta testers.
You know things are getting a little serious between your company and the government when the President of the United States, who is essentially the most powerful leader in the world, addresses your ongoing encryption case, albeit it in a very indirect and diplomatic manner. United States President Barack Obama speaking at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Texas, indirectly addressed the Apple vs FBI encryption case that has gripped the technology and wider community over the last month or so.
A new DOJ filing is essentially threatening to force Apple to hand over its iOS source code and digital signature to the FBI, allowing the agency to create its own bespoke version of iOS.
As we could have probably predicted, things between Apple and the FBI are starting to turn a little sour as part of the run-up to the March 22 hearing. Prosecutors involved in the case have filed a third motion, that once again attempts to convince Apple to go through the necessary processes involved in breaking encryption on the iPhone that was used as part of last year's San Bernardino shooting in California. Apple, as you might expect, isn't exactly pleased with not only the recent motion, but also the wording and terminology used within that filing.
Will closing multitasking iOS apps on iPhone help save battery life? The answer to this is no. Apple's executive Craig Federighi has confirmed and shot down this battery life saving myth.
Apple Co-founder Steve "Woz" Wozniak has become the latest high-profile technology entrepreneur to chime in with an opinion on the Apple-FBI encryption situation. Wozniak took the opportunity as part of an appearance on a TV talk show to give an insight into his own personal opinion on the situation. As you might expect, Woz shares the opinions and values of Apple and its current CEO, Tim Cook, and wasn't shy in expressing those opinions as part of his appearance on the talk show.
FlexBright for iOS is out now. Brings F.lux and Night Shift-like functionality to all iPhones and iPads. FlexBright is available to download now on the App Store.
Lavabit founder Ladar Levison is warning that if the FBI wins out in forcing Apple to comply with the Bernardino court order, iOS users may refuse to update their devices and tech companies may opt to leave the US.
Getting empty undeletable emails appear in inbox from January 1st, 1970? Here's how to fix the problem in iOS on your iPhone or iPad.














