Apps – Review Geek

Android’s Best New Security Feature Arrives on Older Smartphones

One of Google’s best privacy-focused features released last year is finally coming to more devices. Of course, we’re talking about the auto-reset for app permissions, where the Android operating system will restrict an app from accessing critical features like your microphone, storage, or cameras unless you give it permission first.

Cory Gunther 8 days

Strava Just Made One of Its Most Popular Safety Features Free

Going out on a run is a great way to stay in shape, but it’s not always the safest activity. If you’re running in a new area, being able to share your location can provide you with some peace of mind. That’s why Strava just made its safety feature, Beacon, available sans subscription.

Suzanne Humphries 25 days

YouTube Music Arrives on Wear OS, But Probably Not on Your Watch

After nearly six years since being released, Google has finally made a YouTube Music Wear OS app for smartwatches. Unfortunately, however, it’s not quite as functional as expected, and for now, it only works on a very small number of watches.

Cory Gunther 1 month

Plex Launches New “Modern” UI Options, Here’s How to Enable Them

Every change to the Plex UI results in a ton of community backlash, for better or worse. But Plex’s newly-announced Modern UI might just survive the wrath of fans. Not just because it’s a beautiful, community-driven update, but because it’s opt-in and somewhat customizable.

Andrew Heinzman 1 month

Samsung Pay Can Now Store Digital COVID Vaccination Cards

Samsung today announced a partnership with The Commons Project Foundation making it easier for Galaxy phone owners to upload and carry a verified digital COVID-19 vaccination card. They’re calling it “SMART Health Cards,” and it’s available inside Samsung Pay.

Cory Gunther 1 month

The 30 Best Offline Games for iPhone and iPad

Whether you’re looking for casual fun, brainteasers, or gripping action games, these are some of our favorite offline games for iPhone or iPad. Just remember, you’ll want to download and open any of these games before going offline to ensure they’ll work and have everything fully loaded and ready to go.

Cory Gunther 1 month

Google Will Try to Protect Your Kids from Google

Google is making several much-needed changes to protect the privacy of your kids. Not only will the company prevent ad targeting based on kids’ age, gender, or interests, but it will let kids request that their photos be removed from Images. Plus, Google will launch a privacy-focused Play Store category and enable Safe Search and privacy settings on kids’ accounts by default.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

The 8 Best Adobe Photoshop Alternatives

Adobe Photoshop has been the go-to photo editor for decades, and it’s easily one of the best photo editors on the market. But that doesn’t mean Photoshop is for everyone, and there is a lot of photo editing software out there that beat it in affordability or features, or just bring something new to the table.

Eric Schoon 2 months

Google Play Pass Adds 8 New Games

A surprise update to Google Play Pass adds 8 new games, including the popular platformer Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition. This update comes as Google prepares to launch Android 12, an OS upgrade that includes a few special features for gamers.

Andrew Heinzman 2 months

This App Listens to Bird Calls and Tells You What They Are

Ever wonder what birds are hanging around in your neck of the woods? Want to know which specific type of bird is waking you up at 5am with a horrendous screech? This handy app works just like Shazam, and will give you an answer in minutes.

Suzanne Humphries 2 months