Many apps (social, browsers, games) request contact access even when it's unnecessary. Allowing access lets apps upload and share your entire address book beyond your control. Contacts get sold, cross ...

If you're a Windows or Android user, you've probably had this frustrating experience. You hear about a cool, new app. Your social media feed is abuzz with fawning users who claim this app has solved ...

APIs are the lifelines of the digital world today. They link apps, services, and devices without users even realizing it. When you order a cab, process a payment, or even check the weather, an API is ...

One of the great mysteries of the App Store is why certain apps get rejected and why others don’t. Apple has let a surprising number of ripoffs and clones through the store’s iron gates, yet some ...

How are we still getting caught in the rain? This week’s Galaxy Brain explores the world of weather forecasting—specifically the apps on our phones that we have come to rely on. As climate change ...

Apple’s updated App Store guidelines finally give developers the ability to offer free trials for all apps — not just those that require a subscription. It’s a great move for users and creators, and ...