“File this one under Today I Learned: You can buy a domain name directly from within the Settings app on your iPhone. Whether it’s for a small business or a personal website, having your own domain offers significant benefits …”
Verizon and AT&T are charging a new fee to customers on older unlimited plans
“The carriers are at it again: Verizon and AT&T are both notifying customers on older unlimited plans to expect a new fee on their bill soon. Customers on Verizon’s 5G Start and AT&T’s Unlimited Elite plans are affected, and the fees go into effect in August.”
You Should Enable Gmail’s New ‘Enhanced Safe Browsing’
“Google’s had an Enhanced Safe Browsing feature in Chrome since 2019—a set of privacy features to help protect against phishing and malware attacks. Basically, if a link doesn’t seem quite right, Google will warn you about it. Recently, they finally brought the feature directly into Gmail.”
Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption
“Facing possible legislation that would require messaging services to offer backdoors in end-to-end encryption, Apple is saying it would rather remove apps like iMessage and FaceTime entirely from the UK market (via BBC News). The new Online Safety Bill is currently under review.”
How to use the new Apple Notes links in macOS Sonoma
“Finally, the new will let you link two or more Apple Notes, so you can build up a contents list of related notes. Here’s how to do it. Even after Apple abandoned the old Marker Felt font and turned Apple Notes into a serious application, you couldn’t call it a full-featured one.”
3 Billion Chrome Users Are About to See This Privacy Sandbox Pop-Up
“Google Chrome users will see a pop-up in July when they update their browser to version 115 , initiating the first phase of Google’s years-long Privacy Sandbox project.”
More Reddit developers announce their apps will switch to a subscription model
“If you’re looking for a third-party Reddit app for Android after rif is fun for Reddit (RIF) goes away soon, you’re going to have a few options.”
Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass
“A couple of months after unveiling Proton Pass, Proton — the company behind end-to-end encrypted email service Proton Mail — is officially launching its password manager to everyone. As a reminder, Proton Pass is an end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals and (soon) families.”
Download Your Photos and Videos from Google Album Archive Before They’re Gone Forever
“You might not be aware of Google Album Archive, but if you’ve used some Google app or service tied to a Google account that’s a few years old, you probably have some photos or videos stashed in the Album Archive — it’s a catchall destination for older media you’ve shared on Google services.”
Google sends confusing email about deleting old Album Archive photos tied to Hangouts
“Google sent out an “update to Album Archive” email today informing users that an old photo gallery UI related to Hangouts is going away next month. It’s organized by conversation, including SMS threads, with the newest entry dating back to 2016, in my case.”
