iOS 17.1.2 update for the iPhone Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Yesterday saw a surprise release of iOS 17.1.2. This update comes hot on the heels of 17.1.1 which came out in early November 2023, and acts as a snack before the much-anticipated release of 17.2, coming later this month. That one will ...
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Firefox for Android is getting 400 new browser extensions – and you can try some now
Mozilla Firefox users who run extensions on the desktop edition of the browser will soon be able to tap into more of them on the Android version. In a blog post this week, Mozilla announced that more than 400 extensions will be coming to Firefox for Android starting December 14. ...
Read More »Meta will enforce ban on AI-powered political ads in every nation, no exceptions
cokada/Getty Images Meta says its generative artificial intelligence (AI) advertising tools cannot be used to power political campaigns anywhere globally, with access blocked for ads targeting specific services and issues. The social media giant said earlier this month that advertisers will be barred from using generative AI tools in its ...
Read More »Apple names the 14 best apps and games of 2023. Your next favorite app may be on the list
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple was the first to popularize the concept of mobile apps, launching the first App Store of its kind with less than 500 apps in 2008. Since then, millions of apps and developers have entered the scene, making the competition for the best apps more challenging than ever. ...
Read More »This Anker USB-C power bank solved my biggest problem with portable chargers, and it’s 30% off right now
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET What’s the Black Friday deal? Amazon is offering a 30% coupon for the Nano 22.5W Power Bank, which makes the power bank $21 upon checkout. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Not too long ago, Anker unveiled its latest additions to its Anker Nano line, including the ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »This Anker USB-C power bank solved my biggest problem with portable chargers, and it’s 30% off right now
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET What’s the Black Friday deal? Amazon is offering a 30% coupon for the Nano 22.5W Power Bank, which makes the power bank $21 upon checkout. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Not too long ago, Anker unveiled its latest additions to its Anker Nano line, including the ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »Last chance deal: Apple’s iPad Pro is still available for $100 off
Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Cyber Monday is almost over, but you can still save tonight. If you’re looking to save big on devices like phones, computers, and iPads, this weekend is the prime time to shop. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals: Live updates And, you can snag deals on brands that rarely ...
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