Google sued in $5 billion class action lawsuit for tracking 'private' internet use

A $ billion class action lawsuit has been filed, that alleges Google has been tracking users' browsing habits despite engaging Chrome's Incognito mode.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 24

Chrome to limit resource hog ads by August

Google plans to implement new limitations in its Chrome web browser after discovering certain ads overuse CPU and data resources, costing users device battery life and money.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 10

Apple considering allowing third-party apps to replace defaults on iOS, HomePod

The HomePod may be opened up to third-party music services, and Apple may also allow iOS users to permanently swap the default email and browser apps for alternatives.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 58

iCloud.com update adds native mobile browser support for Android and iOS

The iCloud.com website now works natively on mobile browsers for both iOS and Android, giving users access to some of iCloud's most popular features to Android devices such as Find iPhone via a mobile-friendly interface.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 7

Google Chrome update corrupting some macOS installs — but there's a fix

Google has confirmed the existence of an issue in a Chrome update that has reportedly affected movie studios that use the Avid video editing suite on the cylindrical Mac Pro, with the company offering a solution to the issue it claims will recover affected machines.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 56

How to watch today's new iPhone event live

Wherever you are, and whatever devices you've got with you, you'll be able to watch Apple unveil the new 2019 iPhones live. Here's how.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 13

Hands on: Microsoft Edge browser beta for Mac gains Collections research tool

It's very early days for the promised Collections tool for gathering and managing research, but what's working is promising. The whole browser is feeling faster, too, which may help make it a strong Safari rival.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 6

Chrome causing Final Cut Pro X to slow down, freeze, and crash

Chrome is causing Final Cut Pro X to become unresponsive and crash for some users by hogging video encoding frameworks, a noted video editor has claimed on Twitter.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 39

Google Stadia game streaming launching in November with $129 'Founder's Edition' hardware

Google on Thursday revealed key details of its upcoming Stadia service, which will let people stream A-list games to the Mac without having to own a high-end console or PC.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 24

Comparing the Microsoft Edge browser for Mac vs. Apple's Safari, Google's Chrome, and Mozilla's Firefox

There are solid features in Microsoft's new Mac browser - and significant ones still to come - but for Edge to be a compelling browser for Apple users, it's got to offer you more than you're getting with Apple's own Safari.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 20

If you use Google Chrome on your Mac, update it right now

Google has confirmed a recent update to Chrome was to patch a zero-day issue in the popular browser, an exploit that was actively used in attacks, and has recommended all Chrome users on Mac, Windows, and Linux update their installations as soon as possible.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 45

WebAuthn becomes official hardware login standard for browsers like Apple's Safari

The World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance have certified WebAuthn as an official Web standard, allowing users of compatible browsers — Safari among them — to turn to hardware logins instead of passwords.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

New 'CookieMiner' malware aims to steal cryptocurrency logins from Mac owners

Newly-discovered Mac malware is geared toward stealing browser cookies for cryptocurrency exchanges such as Coinbase and Bittrex, security researchers say.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Microsoft rebuilding Edge browser on Chromium, porting to Mac

Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to rebuild its Edge browser, included with Windows 10, to run on Chromium — and in the process, port it to macOS for the first time.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Google charging Android device makers up to $40 per phone to install apps

Google's recent EU ruling-driven rule changes for licensing access to the Google Play Store and the company's other apps to Android devices could cost some vendors as much as $40 per unit, according to internal documents, but the high fee could be significantly reduced down or eliminated entirely if Google's clients preinstall specific apps onto European smartphones.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

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