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Apple gives developers wider App Store price flexibility
Apple today gave developers 700 additional price points they can use when setting prices for their apps in the company's App Store.
JumpCloud hits AWS marketplace as Apple's enterprise market grows
Modern business environments rely on iPhones, iPads, Macs, WindowsPCs and more. The days of a pure, single-platform environment are over.
Biometrics are even less accurate than we thought
Biometrics are supposed to be a fundamental pillar of modern authentication. Unfortunately, for a wide range of reasons and in a variety of ways, many biometric implementations are wildly inaccurate.
Apple gives up on 'Reality,' but still wants to extend it
Collaborative environments, training, and experiences such as virtual visitor and product tours will dominate the first wave of enterprise Apple xrOS development.
Hey, Google: It's time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise
The Pixel is meant to represent the very best Android has to offer. But it's lagging behind in one critically important area.
The best Android apps for business in 2023
Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
3 quick tricks for smarter Android sharing
This just in: Moving stuff between your Android phone and computer doesn't have to be a hassle — no matter what desktop platform you're using.
When fees are 'taxes' and free speech costs $8 a month
Thanks to the headline-grabbing new boss at Twitter, Apple faces renewed criticism over App Store fees and its insistence on content moderation. That criticism misses the mark.
Why you must remember to update T&Cs in Apple Business Manager
Apple frequently requests its customers approve new terms and conditions (T&Cs) when major OS updates are introduced.
How to troubleshoot and reset Windows Update
When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get it back on track.
Apple has improved Mac MDM with this important feature
Mac admins now have more control over login and background items, thanks to improvements in macOS Ventura.
Apple, Google face legal pressure over UK mobile services dominance
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into how Apple and Google dominate the market for mobile services.
Is ChromeOS right for you? A 4-question quiz to find out
Chromebooks aren't like regular computers — so are they right for your needs? These four questions will help you find the answer.
Making sense of out-of-band Windows updates and KIRs
Microsoft’s monthly security patches often have unintended side effects on Windows 10 and 11 systems. Out-of-band Windows updates and Known Issue Rollbacks can help. Here’s what you need to know.
The future of security: smarter devices that protect themselves
Jamf completed its acquisition of Zecops this week. Why is this important and what might it mean to enterprise mobile security?
6 secret settings for a smarter Chrome Android setup
Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app.
Mosyle brings new iPhone, iPad endpoint security options
Mosyle Hardening and Compliance ensures that employee devices are protected, compliant and are in line with the latest cybersecurity benchmarks.
The ultimate guide to Android contacts management
Your Android phone's contacts are much more than just a glorified Rolodex. Ready for an unexpected productivity upgrade?
Do you really know what’s inside your iOS and Android apps?
A report claims Russian software is being used in thousands of iOS and Android apps used by the US Army, CDC, the UK Labour party, and others. Is it time to audit your code?
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Windows 10 Build 19045.2301 for the Release Preview Channel, released on Nov. 10, 2022.