Google Drive lets you selectively sync subfolders

Google Drive's latest update might be considered a small one but it introduces a useful feature. You can now sync subfolders on Windows and Mac. Previously, you could only do so with top-level folders (e.g. music folder) but not with the folders within these. This gives you greater control over how much data your Google Drive files take up on your computer or how much stays on Google's servers. 

Another new feature is if you delete a folder that has shared files, it'll cut off access to other users. You'll be warned by the app if this happens and allows you to undo the action.

Source: Android Police

Apple puts an end to iTunes allowance

If you've been relying on giving your kids allowances to buy apps on iTunes, that's going to be put to an end by May 25th. Those who are trying to sign up for iTunes allowance now are being prevented by Apple. This feature automatically replenishes a kid's balance every month with a set amount ranging from $10 USD to $50 USD, which keeps kids from accessing your credit cards. Existing allowance money can still be used though.

What Apple is encouraging its users to do is use Family Sharing, which gives up to six family members access to each other's purchases. They also have an Ask to Buy feature, where the children can send a request to their parents when they want to purchase an app. 

Source: Engadget

Google Play Music might finally add podcasts to repertoire on April 18th

Rumours have heightened yet again that Google Play Music will finally be adding podcasts into its available content by April 18th. An internal newsletter sent by NPR to its partner members disclosed that podcasts will be coming to Play Music by said date. The newsletter also indicated that it will be coming to Android and "other platforms," which could mean iOS or the web as well. Of course, this isn't concrete confirmation and we have to wait until the 18th comes around. But if you're keen on just using Google apps for everything, then this rumoured addition might be a welcomed one for you.

Source: Engadget

Apple and WWF team up for Apps for Earth intiative

Continuing in its global citizenship efforts, Apple has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in an Apps for Earth initiative.

From now through April 24, App Store customers can help WWF raise awareness and protect life on our planet by engaging with exclusive content, created specifically for the campaign, that embraces the core focus areas of WWF’s global efforts — the conservation of forests, oceans, fresh water and wildlife, food and climate change. For the duration of the campaign, 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of a participating Apps for Earth app or an associated In-App Purchase, will go to WWF.

Find the full list of participating Apps for Earth apps or on the App Store.