Telegram iOS app adds controversial feature to store real-world ID documents
One of the scarier things you need to do to gain access to some apps – mostly financial ones – is to prove your identity by uploading a photo of official ID, like a driving license or passport. Most services say that the document will be deleted following verification, but it’s a process that requires a large degree of trust in the company.
This is an issue Telegram sets out to address in a new update hitting the iOS and Android apps today …
LinkedIn adds support for sending voice messages – a feature nobody was asking for
iPhone & iPad: How to force quit apps
While I would highly encourage against force quitting apps on iOS, as the operating system automagically works everything out, there are a few reasons why one would need to kill an app. For example, if an app is not responding or it drains a ton of battery (Facebook?).
Investors think Amazon will beat Apple to become the first trillion dollar company, poll shows
Earlier this month, we noted of the increasingly close raise between Apple and Amazon to become the first trillion company. In a new poll shared by CNBC this week, however, investors are overwhelming leaning towards Amazon in winning that race…
Apple Store app for iOS update brings revamped search interface w/ voice support & more
Apple today has rolled out updates to a pair of its iOS applications. The Apple Store app has been updated to version 5.1 with some notable improvements to search, while the WWDC has received a post-event update with bug fixes…
Slack to acquire HipChat in push to compete with Microsoft, service will remain active until February
The popular cross-platform communications app, Slack, has announced that it will be acquiring HipChat, giving the company more ground to compete against Microsoft’s Teams.
Jony Ive set to speak this October at Wired’s 25th anniversary event in San Francisco
Wired today shared details on a four-day event it will be holding in honor of the publication’s 25th anniversary. With what looks like a headline slot to speak at the event is Apple’s Chief Design Officer, Jony Ive.
9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2018
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Carrot Weather for iOS updated with hurricane tracker notifications, much more
The popular and brutally honest weather app Carrot Weather has today been updated to version 4.7.2 with a handful of new features. The update brings improvements for hurricane tracking, notification changes, and much more.
Apple Watch: How to get the official Apple user guide for free
Whether you’re new to Apple Watch, or just enjoy having the official user guide from Apple as a reference, having it on hand can be useful for yourself in addition to helping others.