Big Tech

iOS 13 – Newest Features Explained It's the time of year for Apple's annual iOS update, and 13, available from today, brings with it a raft of big changes that are sure to be welcomed by iPhone owners. From new security settings to an entire new games library, the iOS 13 update is no half measure.

Facebook’s Libra Blocked in France and Germany Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency has been blocked in France and Germany, citing that "no private entity can claim monetary power." Read the official statement and learn more about who else is pushing back on this innovative digital currency.

What’s The Point of the New iPhone 11 Range? The iPhone 11 series launch was the most underwhelming in years. We're inclined to wonder whether there's any point in buying the new iPhones or whether it's worth sticking with your current one, or waiting for 2020. Or whether, whisper it, you might be better of with an Android?

iPhone 11 Launch – Everything You Need to Know Apple has officially announced its new lineup of iPhones, including the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Learn more about price, specs, and availability here, as well as whether or not you should buy one for yourself.

Apple Accused of Breaching Chinese Labor Laws Apple is dealing with another labor violation complaint, as China Labor Watch has released a report noting 18 different violations of Chinese labor laws, including forced overtime, unpaid meetings, and the over-employment of temporary workers.

Facebook, Google and BBC Spearheading ‘Fake News’ Campaign Some of the world's largest social media companies and publishers are joining forces in an attempt to quell the amount of 'fake news' that circulates on the internet, with major players such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and the BBC all committing to the cause.

Apple Offers Free Apple Watch Repair Program Apple has launched a new free repair program for owners of its Watch products, acknowledging that a fault means that a crack can appear on the screen for affected models. The program, which focuses on Series 2 & 3 models, covers those with aluminum cases.

YouTube Won’t Meet the YouTubers Union YouTube won't negotiate with the YouTubers Union, a group pushing for creator-friendly changes. The decision highlights the tech industry's rocky relationship with unions.

A Malware-Ridden Google Play App Had Over 100 Million Downloads A malicious app has been downloaded more than 100 million times directly from the Google Play app store. The app, called CamScanner, allowed mobile devices to create PDFs. Here's how that app slipped through, and what it means for the cyber-safety of app downloaders everywhere.

Instagram to Take on Snapchat With New Messaging App Instagram is poised to add a standalone messaging app to its lineup, threatening to compete with Snapchat in a very meaningful way. Learn more about the battle between these social media giants and what it means for the future of messaging.

Facebook Accused of Grilling Trauma Counselors for Staff Information Facebook has a moderator problem: An internal letter has accused Facebook of pressuring its moderators' onsite trauma counselors to divulge confidential information.

Tim Cook Tells Trump: Tariffs Hurt Apple, Help Samsung Tim Cook and Donald Trump sat down to talk about the president's tariffs, and the Apple CEO made a case that they're hurting more than helping. Find out what Trump had to say about the meeting and what's next for tariffs.