Samsung has announced that it will start charging for the use of its SmartThings API. The company plans to roll out paid commercial API tiers and a $4.99 per month plan for individual developers. The ...

Apple's new Child Safety features address a number of longtime frustrations, but they won't prevent the most annoying part of parenting in the age of devices. I am PCMag's Senior Writer for Mobile. I ...

Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, ...

Recommended time allowances for apps and ‘Ask to Browse’ are coming to Apple’s devices. Recommended time allowances for apps and ‘Ask to Browse’ are coming to Apple’s devices. is a news writer focused ...

The Build 2026 keynote was overly-long, in keeping with tradition. But there was some good news for Windows developers, too, and that’s been unusual in the modern era. Among that good news was ...

Apple is reportedly working on new multitasking features in iOS 27 that would automatically adapt any iPhone app for landscape and split-screen layouts. With the rumored folding iPhone on the horizon, ...

Apple is working on a split-screen app landscape adaptation feature for iOS 27, according to a known leaker. In a new post on Weibo, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said Apple is developing ...

LAUSD becomes first public school district to regulate classroom screen time. Credit: Genaro Molina / Contributor / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Los Angeles public school students may be ...

Too much screen time for children threatens their mental and physical health, a new U.S. surgeon general advisory warns. The report was published on Wednesday by Department of Health and Human ...

The post of surgeon general has remained empty since President Trump took office last year. By Dani Blum The surgeon general’s office on Wednesday issued a warning about the dangers of screen time for ...

Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42. Daniel covers the ...

Following The Android Show, Google made several developer announcements at I/O 2026, led by AI Studio’s new capability to build native Android apps. The web-based AI Studio now lets you build native ...