What those strange new green and orange dots on iPhone and iPad mean

If you’ve already updated to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you might be wondering why green or orange dots sometimes appear in the corner of your screen on iPhone and iPad. It’s not the result of a strange bug. Instead, those dots are there to help protect your privacy. When they appear, it means certain features […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Convert any video to 1,000 formats with Wondershare UniConverter

This video conversion post is presented by Wondershare UniConverter. Whether you love to make videos or just watch and share them, if you want them to be seen in virtually any format on practically any device, you need a good video-conversion tool. It might be time to try Wondershare UniConverter, which can convert any video […] (via Cult of Mac -...

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How to get the most out of Apple Watch’s Handwashing app

The new Handwashing app in watchOS 7 gives you a handy reminder to keep your mitts clean. Thoroughly, COVID-19-fighting clean. However, you need to make two quick tweaks to maximize the effectiveness of this new handwashing tool. “Wash your hands!” It’s a command we’ve all heard since we were kids. And yet, as the COVID-19 […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech...

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How to choose the right size when buying Apple Watch Solo Loop bands

Thinking about picking up one of Apple’s new Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch? Unlike others, they’re not adjustable, so you’ll need to pick the right size for a perfect fit. We’ll show you how. The new Solo Loop band is a lot like Apple Watch’s original Sport Band, except it […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple...

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How to change the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 default web browser

For the first time, iOS 14 and the iPad equivalent allow you to change the default web browser. If you prefer Google’s Chrome, you can ditch Safari when tapping links on your phone or tablet. And that’s not the only option. Making the switch is easy, though the setting is somewhat hidden. Here’s what you […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Save more than half on 4 awesome apps during this VIP sale

Everyone loves a deal, so we’ve rounded up four great ones. Save upwards of 60% on VPN protection, lifelong meditation tools, home workout app, and lots more. The Superhuman Lifetime Subscription Bundle — 97% off This bundle includes lifetime subscriptions to 5 apps that will boost your daily life. For example, uTalk is an effective […] (via Cult...

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EU may force Apple to open contactless payment tech to rival services

Apple Pay may wind up being just one of several mobile payments services available on the iPhone if the European Union gets its way, Bloomberg reported Friday. The report claims that the EU is weighing up new rules that would compel companies like Apple to open up the NFC (Near Field Communication) tech in its […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...

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Marble Knights rolls onto Apple Arcade

The latest addition to Apple’s gaming service is a rare multi-player title. Marble Knights lets up to four people at once roll together through a sword-swinging adventure. “Roll into battle with Orbin Marabelle and the other Knights of the Round to defend King Rolland and the Kingdom of Roundingham from the evil lord Terroball,” says […] (via Cult...

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Today in Apple history: iOS 7’s major redesign divides fans

September 18, 2013: iOS 7 makes its public debut with a radical redesign that divides the tech world. The biggest overhaul Apple’s mobile operating system has seen in years, iOS 7 ditches the skeuomorphic objects, dials and textures of previous iterations. Instead, it boasts stark patches of white space, simpler icons and more abstract controls […]...

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TikTok faces App Store ban in US starting this Sunday

Unless a last-minute deal is agreed, President Trump is going to ban ultra-popular Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat from the U.S. starting Sunday, the Department of Commerce announced Friday. TikTok is consistently the most downloaded non-gaming app in the world. In the U.S., it currently has around 100 million monthly users. WeChat, while nowhere near...

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