Smartphones – Page 13

Apple’s Newest Headache: An App That Upended Its Control Over Messaging

Beeper Mini, which offers iPhone messaging on Android phones, has grown fast and its duel with the tech giant has gotten the attention of antitrust regulators.

By Tripp Mickle and Mike Isaac

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QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It’s Our Turn.

While texting technology will soon get better, the “blue versus green bubble” disparity is far from over.

By Brian X. Chen

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Smartphones Travel and Vacations

Let Your Maps App Guide You Home for the Holidays

Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use.

By J. D. Biersdorfer