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Steam has New Mobile App; Valve Praised for Openness

Adrian Werner, 13 October 2022, 15:33

Valve has released a new version of the Steam Mobile app. It offers quite a few useful features.

New Steam Login Beta Bodes a Wave of Account Thefts

Sonia Selerska, 25 August 2022, 17:04

An update to Steam's mobile app, which has been awaited for years, introduces new features to make users' lives easier. However, the developers have not taken into account a certain problem they are creating.

TikTok Targeted by Federal Communications Commission

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 June 2022, 13:43

TikTok has found itself on the target of the US Federal Communications Commission. The organization wants the app banned altogether.

Twitter is Testing Ads in Comments

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 October 2021, 12:55

Ads as comments on posts is Twitter's new idea, which the service will be testing in the coming months.

Windows 11 Can Run Android Apps on Par With Snapdragon 865

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 September 2021, 19:13

The first benchmarks of apps running in an emulated Android environment on Windows 11 have emerged, and it could be quite good, as the apps already run as they would on flagship smartphones.

TikTok Achieved Something Only Facebook has Managed Before

Michal Ciezadlik, 16 July 2021, 12:52

Latest figures show that TikTok, the popular short video creation app, has surpassed 3 billion downloads on Google Play and App Store.

Windows 11 Will Let Us Run Android Apps

Konrad Sarzynski, 25 June 2021, 11:09

The ability to run mobile apps from Android in the new Windows 11 is one of the most interesting novelties presented at Microsoft's conference and a response to Apple's recent actions.

iPhone Apps Will Ask If They Can Track You

Jan Kasprzak, 31 January 2021, 19:43

Apple will soon introduce App Tracking Transparency on iPhones and iPads. Apps will ask users for permission to collect and use data.

WhatsApp Claims it Doesn't Know Your Location; Terms and Conditions Say Otherwise

Bart Swiatek, 14 January 2021, 16:12

WhatsApp is trying to deal with the image crisis caused by the recent update of terms and conditions. The company has published an infographic to explain the situation to the users. Unfortunately, it looks like there was incorrect information on it.

PlayStation App Gets an Overhaul Before the Launch of PS5

Milosz Szubert, 29 October 2020, 15:51

Sony has launched a new version of its PlayStation mobile app for Android and iOS devices. It offers a refreshed interface, native integration with PlayStation Store and extensive remote management capabilities for PlayStation 5.

EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 01 October 2020, 12:24

The European Union will address the problem of applications pre-installed on our devices by manufacturers and operators.

Manual Night Mode Finally Coming to Google Maps

Christian Pieniazek, 30 September 2020, 14:03

Although Google Maps already has a night mode, it's activated automatically. However, the company is making changes in this area, and some users can already decide how the application will look on their devices.

Smartphone Will Check Whether We're Drunk?

Bart Swiatek, 19 August 2020, 13:23

Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh are working on a technology to detect the state of alcoholic intoxication by analyzing the way a smartphone user moves.

Reels - Facebook Launches Competition for TikTok

Jacob Blazewicz, 05 August 2020, 22:27

Facebook officially revealed Reels - a new Instagram feature and competition for TikTok. The service is available in over 50 countries.

Microsoft and TikTok - Talks Of Acquisition Continue

Bart Swiatek, 03 August 2020, 14:15

Microsoft has confirmed the rumors from a few days ago - the company is negotiating with the Chinese company ByteDance to take over the American branch of TikTok.

Google Maps Like Facebook - We Can Follow Our Friends

Bart Swiatek, 31 July 2020, 12:10

Google Maps app has received an update, which resembles solutions known from social network websites. It enables us to follow users, thanks to which we receive information about their content and recommendations.

App Will Use Smartphone to Check Our Mental Health

Bart Swiatek, 21 July 2020, 10:47

Researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada have developed the PROSIT app, which allows for monitoring of the mental health of users by analyzing the way they use their smartphone.

Hackers From Anonymous Join the Attack on TikTok

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 02 July 2020, 14:09

The group known as Anonymous claims that TikTok is a tool used by the Chinese government to spy and contains numerous security gaps.

Microsoft Defender Launches on Android

Arkadiusz Strzala, 24 June 2020, 14:39

Microsoft Defender ATP, a security app that so far has been used mainly on desktop systems, has also been launched on mobile platforms. For Android it is now available in the public preview version.

App Enables Us to „Copy and Paste” Real-world Objects

Bart Swiatek, 05 May 2020, 11:39

Developer Cyril Diagne presented a prototype of the AR Cut & Paste application, which enables us scan an object observed in the real world and transfer it to the computer screen.

Facebook Adds Private Space for Couples and Tournaments for Gamers

Mateusz Popielak, 09 April 2020, 14:45

Facebook is increasingly developing its offer for gamers, presenting the tournament wizard. In addition, the App Store has a new communicator for couples.

TikTok Censors Posts From Ugly and Poor People

Laty, 17 March 2020, 11:40

TikTok ordered its moderators to hide videos of users who are ugly or poor and censor statements related to the political situation that occur during streams.

App For Tracking Coronavirus Turn Out to be Ransomware

Laty, 16 March 2020, 11:37

The ransomware software called „CovidLock” infects Android smartphones when users install the coronavirus case tracking application. Hackers block the phone and demand a ransom in exchange for access.

Messenger for iOS Just got Four Times Smaller and Twice as Fast

Bart Swiatek, 03 March 2020, 12:12

Facebook informed that iOS devices have received a new Messenger application. The program was developed under the so-called LightSpeed Project and is four times smaller and twice as fast as the previous version.

Facebook Lite Gets Dark Mode

Peter Doron, 17 February 2020, 13:39

Facebook implements Dark Mode in subsequent applications. After Messenger and Instagram it was time for Facebook Lite. Seems like dark mode in the base Facebook mobile app is a matter of time.

TikTok App Downloaded More Times Than Facebook in 2019

Peter Doron, 16 January 2020, 13:02

We have learned the most frequently downloaded mobile applications of 2019. WhatsApp is the leader of the list, but TikTok was hot on its heels. The mobile market has experienced growth, with video games led by Honor of Kings/Arena of Valor and Pokemon GO.

Chinese Government Accuses Xiaomi and Tencent of Illegal Data Collection

Laty, 23 December 2019, 13:14

The Chinese government has issued a statement accusing giants such as Xiaomi and Tencent of illegal data collection in their country. The published list includes 41 applications that have violated the regulations.

Adobe Photoshop Debuts on iPad With a Free Trial Period

Bart Woldanski, 05 November 2019, 14:55

Today was the launch of Adobe Photoshop on iPads running the iPadOS 13.1 operating system. The application is available for download at Apple store, and for the first month you can use it for free.

Tinder Earns More Than YouTube and Netflix

Laty, 11 October 2019, 20:22

Tinder, a dating app that enables you to meet new people without leaving your home, has been promoted to the name of the most profitable application on iOS and Android. Giants like Netflix and YouTube were left behind.

ZAO - Popular Chinese Alternative to FaceApp May be Dangerous

Konrad Serafinski, 03 September 2019, 12:05

The Chinese application ZAO, which allows you to superimpose your face in a video or photo, breaks records of popularity. In an instant, it became the most popular downloadable program in the Chinese App Store and... a true deep-fake machine.

Developers of TikTok Will Develop Their Own Smartphones

Bart Swiatek, 30 July 2019, 16:54

ByteDance, the company behind the popular TikTok app, announced that it is planning to create its own smartphone. The device will be developed in cooperation with Smartisan Technology.

Malware Called „Agent Smith” Infects Over 25 Million Android Devices

Barth Faryna, 12 July 2019, 17:31

Check Point Researchers warn of a new threat for Android users. Malware called „Agent Smith” is very clever and has infected more than 25 million devices worldwide.

Spotify Lite - New App Version For People With Limited Bandwith

Conrad Hazi, 09 July 2019, 13:46

Spotify Lite application debuted in the Play Store. It is a slimmed-down version of a popular media player aimed at users with a weak connection or a old smartphone models. The app can be tested today.

Popular Android Apps Were Stealing User Data

ElMundo, 23 April 2019, 15:06

Six popular applications from one of the Chinese developers, which we can find in the Google Play store, stole users' data without their knowledge. Suspicious programs have already been removed from the database.