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Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone

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The 5 best writing apps that help avoid distractions

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Your driving could be monitored by popular apps

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FDA issues recall for diabetes app after over 200 reported injuries

It’s time to make your Venmo transactions private

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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Stop spam texts with some help from your favorite messaging app

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Google Calendar now lets everyone line up their schedules perfectly

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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The best free language learning apps for building your vocabulary and conversational skills

By Stacey L. Nash

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How to make hit Spotify playlists, alone or with your friends

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How to see which websites are sharing your data with Instagram

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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The best iPad apps for making the most of your device

By Stacey L. Nash

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The best audiobook apps for books and podcasts

By Stacey L. Nash

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One quick way to automatically save space on your phone

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Hand gesture reactions are one of macOS Sonoma’s coolest new features

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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2 ways to sync your Philips Hue smart lights to movies, games, and music

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5 location-sharing apps that aren’t run by Apple or Google

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How to split your screen on an iPad and conquer multitasking

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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How to finally ditch Chrome and move all your data and bookmarks to another browser

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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How to cancel Apple Music if it’s no longer your jam

By Tony Carrick

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How to use Apple Maps offline and finally ditch Google