mobile apps
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PSA: Get Chrome’s ‘Simplified View’ Tool On Mobile
1These days, most websites automatically switch to a mobile-friendly version when you view them on your smartphones. Unfortunately, the results can still be cluttered and difficult to navigate – especially if you aren’t rocking a huge phone. The last few iterations of Google Chrome have been taking care of this problem with a ‘Simplified View’…
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Live In Victoria? This App Helps You Nap On The Train Without Missing Your Stop
Sneaking a quick nap on your regular commute is a risky move. If your alarm doesn’t wake you (assuming you had the foresight to set one) then chances are you’ll miss your stop, be late and end up somewhere you don’t want to be. Fortunately for those living in Victoria, Metro Trains has an app…
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Password Lock Your Surfing History With The Keepsafe Browser
iOS, Android: Keepsafe, the company behind privacy-focused apps like Blur for iMessage and Private Photo Vault, launched a new app this week for browsing the web privately. Aptly named Keepsafe Browser, the browser prevents third-party trackers from snooping on your mobile web browsing and comes with a built-in ad blocker to give you a little…
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How To Turn Your Google Maps Location Icon Into A Cartoon Car
iOS: Earlier this year, Google teamed up with Nintendo to turn Google Maps into Mario Kart, replacing the app’s usual location icon with a fist-bumping plumber riding a red go-kart. The crossover didn’t last very long, but Google is now bringing back some of that magic with a new update to the Maps app on…