Apple releases new AirTag firmware version, here’s how to update
Ahead of iOS 16.2 release this week, Apple made a new AirTag firmware version available to all users. While Apple usually does not offer release …
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WhatsApp’s View Once privacy feature is expanding to texts
Last year, WhatsApp released a new privacy feature called “View Once” that allowed users to send photos and videos that would auto-delete after the recipient …
Twitter Blue officially relaunches with most features still missing
Twitter Blue is officially here…again. In an announcement on Twitter (of course), the company officially relaunched Twitter Blue, its premium subscription service that offers exclusive …
Eve rolling out firmware update to bring Matter support to these products
Released a few months ago, the new Matter standard is making its way to the most popular smart home products available. Apple, for example, recently …
Twitter Blue relaunch brings phone number verification, other exclusive features
Elon Musk was quick to launch a monetization scheme after he took over Twitter, but the Twitter Blue subscription lasted only one day on the …
How to stop personalized iPhone ads from invading your privacy
Apple has taken a hard stance on user privacy and security for years, turning the iPhone into one of the more secure popular consumer electronics …
Microsoft Word has a hidden transcription tool – here’s where to find it
Transcribing audio is an incredibly annoying and time-consuming task. Whether it’s interviews or work chats, audio that you need to translate, or classes that you’ve …
How to use Chrome’s new energy and memory saver modes
Chrome might be the most popular browser on Earth, but it’s also a notorious battery and memory hog. If you’re working on an unplugged laptop, …
Gentler Streak adds 2022 Activity Recap, Apple Watch Ultra Action Button support
The Apple Watch app of the year, Gentler Streak, has just been updated to version 2.7.5. This update adds the 2022 Activity Recap, which shows …
You might be able to get that Twitter handle you’ve wanted for years
You might finally be able to get that Twitter handle that someone has been hoarding but not using for years. Twitter has announced that it …
Uber and Uber Eats rolling out long-awaited iOS 16 Live Activities feature
When Apple announced iOS 16 back in June, one of the most significant features announced was Live Activities. This function shows real-time information about an …
Almost 100 days after launch, iOS 16 is installed on 69% of iPhones
Since its launch, iOS 16 has comparatively achieved a higher user base than iOS 15. Almost 100 days after its release on September 12, the …
You can no longer downgrade to iOS 16.1 or iOS 16.1.1, but iOS 15 is still an option
With iOS 16.2 just around the corner and Apple releasing iOS 16.1.2 last week, the Cupertino company stopped signing iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1 to …
Microsoft is finally adding a built-in screen recording tool to Windows 11
I’ll just say it upfront. Mac users have had this for years. Microsoft is really playing catchup with this one. As reported by The Verge, …
Reddit Recap 2022 now available, here’s what you need to know
Reddit is another platform to bring a 2022 Recap to its audience. Redditors can experience a variety of “fun and interesting stats” that are translated …
Google merges Maps and Waze teams, but will keep apps separate
Google operates two of the most popular navigation apps out there, Google Maps and Waze. It developed the first one from the ground up and …
iOS 16.2 to expand AirDrop ‘Everyone’ 10-minute limit restriction globally
Apple is set to release iOS 16.2 next week, as the company has just seeded the RC version of this operating system. Alongside exciting new …
Twitter Blue will reportedly cost $11 on iPhone and $7 on the web
Elon Musk botched his first big move after purchasing Twitter, the Twitter Blue in-app subscription that allowed anyone to add a blue “verification” check to …
Microsoft Teams launches Communities feature to take on Discord
Microsoft could be looking to take on Facebook and Discord with its new Communities feature for Microsoft Teams. Today, the company launched the new Communities …
Apple stops developing CSAM detection system for iPhone users
Last year, Apple announced that iCloud Photos would be able to detect inappropriate material in users’ photos based on a database of Child Sexual Abuse …
iOS 16.2 RC for iPhone now available with Freeform app, Apple Music Sing, more
After a month of beta testing iOS 16.2, Apple is seeding iOS 16.2 Release Candidate version, which means this will likely be the build the …
How to create unlimited email addresses in your Gmail account
Now that we taught you how to prevent companies from spying on your email with invisible images, it’s time to learn another handy trick that …
Proton Drive now available on iPhone and Android with encrypted cloud storage
Proton Drive, launched in September as a web-based-only app, is releasing its iPhone and Android application to all users today. With that, it’s easier for …
Google Chrome just got handy new shortcuts you need to know
Browsing the web tends to be rather messy, no matter how much you might try to live an organized internet surfing lifestyle. Tabs pile up, …
Microsoft may be building its own super app
Microsoft is reportedly considering the introduction of a new super app that will look to disrupt Apple and Google’s dominance over mobile search. As reported …
Google Search will now suggest additional topics to hone in on your searches
Google Search has long featured a number of filters you can use when you search. Users can filter for images, videos, news, and more when …
Apple’s App Store pricing now ranges from $0.29 to $10,000
This week, Apple announced one of the most significant changes to the App Store since it opened in 2008. Going forward, app developers will have …
Why Siri has a brighter future than Alexa, even without the iPhone
Reports in the past few days revealed a surprising but not wholly unexpected development from Amazon. The retailer’s voice assistant is losing billions, with Alexa …
Google Search continuous scrolling arrives on desktop
Google made a big change to Google Search on mobile last October, bringing continuous scrolling to iPhone and Android. That means you don’t have to …
Year on TikTok 2022 recap: Hottest viral videos of the year
After music streaming services started showing people’s listening experience throughout 2022, it’s time for TikTok to announce its recap of all videos, songs, and trends …
