Macworld TL;DR: Renewing Microsoft 365 every year adds up fast. Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for $89.97 (reg. $219) and own the core Office apps outright. This license covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, a basic version of Teams, and the free version of OneNote, installed on one Mac for lifetime…
Multiple social media posts from the US President suggested renaming New Mexico to “New America,” and congressional representatives have preemptively asked Apple and Google not to rename the state. Apple has no control over what countries choose to name a location The United States President has begun using the names on the map as some…
Apple’s contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here’s the details of how they work, and what to look out for. Apple is letting developers offer a new subscription Annual subscriptions are usually cheaper than monthly plans, but until recently, require upfront payment before users know if an app is…
The global market for Android phones shrank considerably in the first quarter of 2022, even as iPhone shipments rose. Shipments from every major Android maker declined, from Samsung on down. Their combined drops were enough to reduce world smartphone shipments in Q1 by around 10%. iPhone sold well in Q1 2022 Quarterly shipment figures aren’t…
Third-party iPhone apps scored significantly lower than their Android counterparts, according to an analysis of user reviews of 4,400 top mobile apps. This does not necessarily mean that Android offers better third-party software, though. iPhone users simply expect more from their apps. “The data shows iOS users are more critical of mobile apps than Android users…
Debates over the relative merits of iOS versus Android can go on forever, but there’s always been one area where Apple was way ahead: offering years of operating system upgrades. Not anymore. Samsung committed itself Wednesday to releasing four generations of Android OS updates for its high-end smartphones. And for its tablets, too. Samsung and…
iMessage reactions now appear as emoji inside the latest version of the Google Messages app on Android. Prior to this release, Android users saw somewhat lengthy template messages when they received an iMessage reaction from a contact using an iPhone. This change offers a cleaner, much more streamlined experience. Google Messages adds iMessage reactions If…
Apple on Monday rolled out a brand-new Android app that allows users to identify unexpected AirTags nearby. Tracker Detect can also recognize other Find My-compatible devices from third-party companies. The app also makes it possible for those who do not own an iPhone or iPad to scan a tracker they have discovered and learn more…
Switching from Android to iPhone could soon be a little bit easier. WhatsApp is working on a new tool that will allow users to transfer all their chat data from Google’s platform to iOS, according to a new beta version of the app. WhatsApp already gives users the ability to backup their conversations so they…
There’s no reason to miss out on the growing number of MagSafe accessories just because you don’t have an iPhone 12. Place the inexpensive Elago MagSafe Guide Sticker on the back of your handset and magnetic chargers will cling to the device. Elago can retrofit MagSafe onto your iPhone or Android MagSafe is an improved…