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iMessage Bubbles

Nothing proves Apple’s arguments against the EU’s DMA

Nothing justified Apple's privacy and security arguments against opening up iMessage even as the iPhone maker filed an appeal against the EU's Digital Markets Act.

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Nothing announces iMessage support for Android

Apple has said nothing as Nothing brings iMessage support to Android — but is the system really safe?

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Apple: Proposed UK law is a ‘serious, direct threat’ to security, privacy

Apple has major concerns about new UK government surveillance laws, which it argues are so over-reaching that tech firms can't possibly meet their requirements.

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Android, ChromeOS, and Google's cloudy vision for a connected future

Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google's latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.

Android Notifications

A forgotten Android personalization power

This brilliant bit of Android personalization gets lost every time you move into a new device. How long's it been since you've had it active?

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Morgan Stanley fines some employees $1M for WhatsApp, iMessage use

After being fined more than $200 million last year for similar violations, Morgan Stanley has begun penalizing employees for using personal messaging apps for company business. But at least one expert said banning the tools won't work...

Android Adjustments

7 advanced Android adjustments for your new year

These easy adjustments will add extra intelligence into any Android phone you're using — and they'll take you mere minutes to make happen.

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AWS releases Wickr, its encrypted messaging service for enterprises

The release of the enterprise version of the encrypted messaging service, announced at AWS re:Invent, is designed to allow secure collaboration across messaging, voice, video and file sharing.

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Amazon shuts Wickr Me encrypted messaging service; enterprise service remains

AWS' free Wickr Me end-to-end encrypted messaging service will close down at the end of 2023, as the company focuses its secure communications on enterprise and government contracts.

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16 Wall Street firms fined $1.8B for using private text apps, lying about it

The banks and brokerages were fined because employees were messaging and texting with clients without recording the communications, as required. And some of the firms' execs lied about it and deleted messages.

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5 out-of-sight superpowers for Google Contacts on Android

Google Contacts might not be Android's flashiest app, but it has some surprisingly useful tricks lurking in its corners. Ready to start saving time?

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10 tricks for more efficient Android messaging

Save time and communicate more effectively with these easy-to-miss advanced options for Google's Android Messages app.

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Enterprise tech? Don’t forget to make it human

“When people think about productivity, they can forget the human part of the equation," Boomerang co-founder and CEO Aye Moah said in an interview.

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EU targets big tech with new Digital Markets Act

The European Union wants to tackle issues of interoperability, data access and vendor self-preference with its landmark DMA legislation.

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Excel 2016 and 2019 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference

Our visual guide helps you find the most popular commands on the Ribbon in Excel 2016 and 2019 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.

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PowerPoint 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference

Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.

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Best Places to Work in IT archives, 1994 to 2018

See 25 years of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT lists in an easy-to-sort spreadsheet.

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Download the 2018 Best Places to Work in IT special report

Our 25th annual report highlights 100 top organizations across the country that attract skilled tech professionals by offering robust salaries, stellar benefits, and flexible, fast-paced work environments.