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Twitter starts testing new search bar on Home page of its iPhone app
Twitter is testing a new search bar on its iPhone app bringing the search directly to the Home tab.
Spotify HiFi tier delayed and has no 'timing details to share'
Spotify's HiFi tier was supposed to launch at the end of 2021, and we still have no official information on when the new lossless audio tier would launch publicly, allowing users to stream CD-quality music.
Google executive says Apple is 'using peer pressure and bullying' to lock people into iMessage and ecosystem
A Google Senior executive accused Apple of 'using peer pressure and bullying' to lock their users into using iMessage and the Apple ecosystem.
Spotify is bringing banner ads to podcast advertisements
Spotify introduced a new feature today, and it’s now rolling out the new “call-to-action cards”, also known as banner ads, to help listeners see the mentioned products.
Donald Trump's Truth Social app could launch next month
According to a listing on the App Store, Donald Trump's Truth Social social network will launch on February 21, 2022.
TikTok testing Twitter-like retweet for sharing videos
According to a new report, TikTok is testing Twitter's Retweet-like Repost button on its app for sharing videos.
WhatsApp testing new notification changes on iPhone
Instead of showing the WhatsApp app logo, WhatsApp is testing showing profile pictures in the app's notification on iPhone.
Samsung adds Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now to its TV gaming hub
Samsung has announced a Gaming Hub that will make the discovery of games on Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now easier on your Smart TV.
Telegram Beta 8.4 adds spoilers and emoji reactions on Android
The latest Telegram Beta 8.4 brings the much-awaited spoilers and emoji message reactions to Android users, and the new beta can be downloaded now.
Expect more Reels and video related content on Instagram in 2022
Instagram says it will 'rethink what Instagram is' and will 'double down' on video content, including Reels, in 2022.
This is the Community feature inside WhatsApp for iPhone
Reliable WhatsApp leaker has shared some of the screenshots of WhatsApp's upcoming Community feature.
Samsung Galaxy app store allegedly a home to virus-infected apps
According to a new report, some apps on the Samsung Galaxy Store have been detected to contain malware and virus.
iPhone users can now measure heart & respiratory rates using Google Fit app
Google Fit app now lets its users track heart rate and respiratory rate right through the app using the iPhone's camera.
Microsoft planned to call Cortana as Alyx and Bingo
Source: Microsoft Microsoft’s Cortana was a massive failure for the company, and it could never compete with the likes of Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, or Apple’s Siri smart assistants. Cortana seemed like a great idea and a good…
DuckDuckGo to release a privacy-focused browser for desktop
DuckDuckGo has announced that it is working on a privacy-focused browser for desktop operating systems like macOS and Windows.
Google Chrome now offers Price Drop Alerts on your phone
Google’s new Price Drop Alert feature will let Android users see when a product’s price is updated, and whether any deals are live.
Camera features on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 introduces a few additional camera features that let you take advantage of the unique form factor. The new modes enable users to use both the front and rear cameras and display for capturing important moments.
WhatsApp call screen UI redesign in the works
WhatsApp appears to be testing a new user interface for voice calls. The interface has a rounded gray square, and it makes the number and profile picture stand out more.
Chromebook users engaging with Android apps increased 50% YOY
Google shared that the number of users engaging with Android apps on Chrome OS has increased 50% year-over-year, and Chrome OS is the fastest-growing OS of all time.
Spotify introduces star rating system for Podcasts to help you find your favorite show
Today, Spotify announced the introduction of a star rating system, making it easier for audio listeners to find their new favorite podcasts.
Possible Google Pixel Watch watch faces leak in new Wear OS 3.0 build
The newly found minimal-looking watch faces may be featured on the upcoming Google Pixel Watch booting Wear OS 3.0.
Swift Playgrounds now allows devs to build and publish apps straight from the iPad
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds 4 is now rolling out on the App Store, and users who are interested in developing their own applications and games can now take advantage of the new app
Your Instagram Stories could be longer soon
The Meta-owned social media platform has recently started testing out longer video story segments that would let users record and post Instagram Stories videos for up to 60-seconds.
WhatsApp now lets you preview voice messages before you send them
Check out the latest improvements coming to one of the most popular messaging apps, as WhatsApp is now letting users preview their voice notes before pressing the send button
WhatsApp now hides ‘Last Seen’ from strangers by default
In the latest release, WhatsApp is now rolling out a new privacy measure that will hide your “Last seen” status from people who you haven’t added to your contact list by default, instead of letting “everyone” see when you were last online.