iOS

An Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) watcher has warned people against believing any stories about iOS 17 citing a “troll account.”  What Happened: Mark Gurman took to Twitter to warn his 283.9K followers that news reports citing a “troll account known to make up fake information...

To celebrate Data Privacy Day, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is rolling out a new feature for Android users that has already existed on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS devices.  What Happened: Android smartphone users will now be able to lock their Chrome Incognito...

Meta Platforms Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook application and Messenger may get a few updates, which might make your experience on the platform more convenient.  What Happened: Social media expert Ahmed Ghanem took to Twitter to share a new feature that Facebook is testing to add to the...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) continues to update older devices, going back to the iPhone 5s. Here’s a complete list of models that have received a software update.  What Happened: After making the iOS 12.5.6 software update available for iPhone 5s and some other older models last year, Apple...

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) has announced a new in-app experience — "Playlist in a Bottle" — that would let users capture their current playlists and musical preferences and revisit those a year later.  What Happened: On Wednesday, Spotify announced a new...

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is apparently working on a new feature that will allow Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) iOS subscribers to generate the ideal workout playlists based on their health data via HealthKit.  What Happened: Hashtag inventor Chris Messina took to Twitter to...

Elon Musk's Twitter is reportedly set to roll out its Blue verified service on schedule but it will be only available on Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS platform at launch. What Happened: The service will be launched in the form of a Twitter iOS app update on Friday and will need to be approved by...

The acquisition of social media platform Twitter by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has seen several people speak out saying they are leaving the platform. Could one of the biggest companies be going silent on the platform? What Happened: Users are speaking out after it was announced that...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) could reportedly release the iOS 16.1.1 update before the end of this month.  What Happened: Apple's upcoming iOS 16 update could release the much-awaited Emergency SOS via Satellite feature for iPhone 14 models and address the bug...

Leading social platform TikTok has become one of the most downloaded and used apps around the world with growing interest in the U.S. Facing security concerns with links to China, the app faces a potential ban in the U.S. Here’s what Benzinga followers think could happen. What Happened: Owned...

With the launch of iOS 16, Apple introduced a brand new lockscreen that you can actually customize. And Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP) is the latest app to bring up a brand-new widget for their iPhone users. The new widget will show you your bestie right into the lockscreen and you can start the...

With the launch of the new iPhone 14, tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) launched iOS 16 for public for all iOS 16 eligible devices. The update is available in all countries across all eligible devices. This new operating system has some features that are not only useful but also fun to use. How...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) released a security update for some older iPhone, iPad, and iPod models on Wednesday. What Happened: The iOS 12.5.6 update is available for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones.  Apple said that the update also extends to the iPad Mini 2 and iPad...

Donald Trump’s voice won't be reaching many Americans, with his new social media platform facing a roadblock from Android. What Happened: The Google Play Store, which is owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), has not approved the Truth Social app for distribution, according...

Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google has now opened doors for developers to create various Android-based apps that will be able to connect with a range of devices.  In a recent announcement, Google said it would launch a new cross-device software development kit...