WhatsApp readying expanded chat migration from Android to iPhone, will require ‘Move to iOS’ app
Samsung users that want to migrate to iPhone can already transfer their WhatsApp chat history with no problem. Now, the app is continuing to develop support to allow all Android users being able to do the same. According to WABetaInfo, beta version…
New law would protect Illinois smartphone app makers
ROCKFORD — State Sen. Steve Stadelman joined other Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday to promote a bill that he says would protect smartphone application developers and content providers from excessive fees. The Freedom to Subscribe Directly Act, Senate…
Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws, report finds
A smartphone app that’s expected to be widely used by athletes and others attending next month’s Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report published Tuesday. Citizen Lab,…
Watchdog report finds Chinese Olympic smartphone app has glaring security flaws
RICHMOND, Va. — A smartphone app that’s expected to be widely used by athletes and others attending next month’s Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a…
Internet watchdog warns Olympic Games app has security, censorship flaws
1/2 With the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games set to begin in a few weeks, Internet watchdog Citizen Lab on Tuesday published a report highlighting security and censorship issues with a smartphone application mandated for use by all attendees at the…
Report: Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws
A woman looks at her phone as she passes an Olympic logo inside the main media center for the Beijing Winter Olympics Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP RICHMOND, Va. A smartphone app that’s expected…
App Annie: Smartphone users spent 3.8 trillion hours on mobile in 2021
Join gaming leaders, alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, for their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 this upcoming January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event. Smartphone users spent 3.8…
CA Notify: Experts say state COVID-19 tracing app needs work
Launched over a year ago as a high-tech answer to California’s contact tracing woes, most people who test positive for COVID-19 still are not using the “exposure notifications” smartphone app to warn close contacts of potential infection, data show. The…
New app allows Providence restaurants to curb food waste by offering discounted goods
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new smartphone app is preventing food waste by connecting customers to surplus food at restaurants in the capital city. The “Too Good To Go” app allows users to request “surprise bags” from participating restaurants, according…
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office launches ‘Tip411’ app to fight crime
Customized app helps better connect law enforcement with the public PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new app for customized crime-fighting and better connects law enforcement with the public. According to…