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Best food delivery services in 2022: Grubhub vs Uber Eats vs Doordash

By John Corpuz, Kelly Woo published 10 August 22

The best food delivery services will bring meals right to your door. Here are your food delivery apps for when hunger strikes and you're stuck at home.

The best Apple TV apps and games in 2022

By Don Reisinger published 10 August 22

These are the best Apple TV apps, from streaming services and games to fitness and kids apps

WhatsApp updates: Latest news, upgrades and features

By Andrew Hayward, Roland Moore-Colyer published 10 August 22

We've pulled together the latest WhatsApp updates for your perusal, notably including the potential to transfer iOS WhatsApp chat history to Android.

WhatsApp will soon let you leave group chats on the sly

By Alan Martin published 10 August 22

Upcoming WhatsApp update will at last let you exit group chats without making a scene.

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Best running apps for 2022

By Jane McGuire published 10 August 22

The best running apps for your smartphone will help you make the most of your next run, with lots of tracking features.

Best parental control apps: Dark-haired boy of about 5 using smartphone while sitting on sofa.

The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 9 August 22

These are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities on mobile devices.

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The best VPN service in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 9 August 22

VPN We tested just about all of the best VPN services available, and here we're rounding up every provider we think it worth considering.

Best email apps in 2022

By Craig Grannell published 8 August 22

From general purpose email clients to ones with more specialized capabilities, these are the best email apps you'll want to take for a spin.

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These Mac apps are secretly spreading malware — delete them now

By Anthony Spadafora published 8 August 22

A number of malicious apps have managed to slip past Apple’s defenses and are now secretly infecting Mac users with malware.

MaxRewards is my favorite credit card reward tracking app — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published 8 August 22

MaxRewards has quickly become my favorite credit card reward tracking app. Here's why it's an essential app on my smartphone.

Best Zoom alternatives for video calling

By Anthony Spadafora published 5 August 22

These are the best Zoom alternatives for making work or personal video calls.

Best dating apps for 2022

By Kate Kozuch, John Corpuz published 4 August 22

Check out the best dating apps for finding new friends, hook-ups and romantic partners, whether you're looking for a long-term relationship or just a quick fling.

Best free PDF editors in 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 4 August 22

These are the best free PDF editors for making quick changes or marking up documents without having to spend a thing.

The best ad blockers in 2022

By John Corpuz published 4 August 22

The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.

Best speed test apps in 2022: Test your internet speed

By Anthony Spadafora published 3 August 22

The best speed test apps and websites will help determine if you're getting your money's worth from your ISP.

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Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 August 22

VPN If you're often out and about, you'll want to use an iPhone VPN for iOS to stay private wherever you go. Here are the very best available.

The best antivirus software 2022: Free and paid options

By Anthony Spadafora published 1 August 22

These are the best paid and free antivirus programs available based on their ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.

The best Chrome VPN extension in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 1 August 22

VPN Chrome VPN extensions can't come close to the power of a fully fledged VPN app, but for quick and easy protection, they're very useful.

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The best workout apps in 2022

By Jane McGuire published 1 August 22

The best workout apps have something to offer everyone from beginners to serious exercise addicts. Here's the top workout apps for iPhones and Android.

TikTok could be launching Spotify killer — what we know

By Alan Martin published 1 August 22

TikTok parent company ByteDance filed for the TikTok Music trademark back in May — but what could the app look like?

Identify any plant instantly using this built-in Android feature

By Dale Fox published 30 July 22

Your Android phone has a handy built-in feature that lets you identify plants and flowers. Here's how to use it.

Best weather apps for 2022

By John Corpuz published 29 July 22

Don't get caught out in the rain. Get up to date forecasts with the best weather apps for Android and iOS devices.

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Your phone can instantly identify any dog or cat — here's how

By Dale Fox published 29 July 22

Your phone has a handy feature that lets you identify dog and cat breeds. Here's how to use it.

The best encrypted messaging apps in 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 28 July 22

The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.

Best Fire Stick VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 28 July 22

VPN From Netflix to BBC iPlayer and Disney+, the best Fire Stick VPN is a sure-fire way of accessing blocked content. Here are our top picks.

The best streaming VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 28 July 22

VPN From Netflix and iPlayer to regional TV channels, a streaming VPN opens up a whole new world of opportunities. Here are the very best.

Google Maps is getting a big upgrade that will make your life easier

By Tom Pritchard published 27 July 22

Google Maps is launching its first Immersive View features, and it has Apple Maps in its sights.

Best free Android apps in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 27 July 22

These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.

You can get a year of DashPass for free — here's how

By Millie Davis-Williams published 26 July 22

If you have a Chase credit card, you can unlock a year of DoorDash perks at no extra cost.

Google Maps vs. Waze: Which navigation app is better?

By Tom Pritchard published 26 July 22

Google Maps vs Waze won't be an easy fight, but which Google-owned navigation app should you trust to help you get around?

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