A new beta 6 build for iOS 26 was released today, bringing a variety of changes, including one update that is especially hard to miss: iPhone apps launch much faster than before. Animation to launch apps in iOS 26 beta 6 noticeably speeds up It’s a running joke to say that new Apple betas make things feel ‘snappier’—especially Safari. But …
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Windows 11 comes with its own screen capture app, the Snipping Tool. It’s perfectly serviceable for its purpose, but ShareX is better in just about every way. Like the Snipping Tool, ShareX supports various image capture methods. You can capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a certain region among other areas, as well as record videos. But what …
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it’s highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch. The …
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Apple in 2024 showed a swanky demo of what it said would be a new, intelligent Siri that would connect with different apps to fetch all kinds of information. But this new Siri has yet to see the light of day, as the company seemingly hasn’t been able to get it ready. However, Bloomberg now reports that Apple is testing …
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Siri got lots of airtime at last year’s WWDC – but not this year When Apple finishes developing the next generation of Siri, third-party apps will want to integrate with the new system. The App Intents system, which will connect apps with Siri and Apple Intelligence, adds to the amount of work developers are already doing to adopt Apple’s new …
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Passwords still seem to be the most popular method of ensuring that the right person is using the right app or service, despite the slow adoption of passkeys, which are considered more secure. And because we should be using different ones for each device and/or app, the best way to track all of them is to use a password manager. …
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We live in a reality where numerous apps freely collect our data. Whether it is for improving its algorithm or to make it function, our data is there for the taking. Weather apps, for example, require location data to provide relevant forecasts for your area. As a result, you’re tracked constantly. Some apps abuse this, collecting far more data than …
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After starting in late June, Gemini Live on Android and iOS is now widely rolling out the ability to access Google apps like Keep and Tasks in real-time conversations. At I/O 2025 in May, Google announced how Gemini Live would be able to create Calendar events, Tasks reminders, and add notes to Keep, as well as access information stored in …
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Whether you’re a keen birder or just starting out, using one of the best bird identification apps can enhance your birdspotting experiences. Bird identification apps can help you learn and distinguish between the different species, much the same as a traditional field guide book, but can interactively provide suggestions through submitted images or audio recordings. Our expert, Alli Smith, Merlin …
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Being mindful of our current thoughts, feelings and surroundings can be a challenge, especially in modern times. I, personally, find it difficult to ground myself in the present and have often tried using meditation apps to help. However, the app that has given me the most success when it comes to being mindful and present isn’t one for breathing exercises or mental health but one for …
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