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Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021

Netflix enters cloud gaming industry with ‘Stranger Things’ in-app mobile games

Netflix has finally launched its first in-app games in Poland. Currently, in the testing phase, the video streaming service is offering ‘Stranger Things 1984’ and ‘Stranger Things 3’ to users in Poland to enjoy on their smartphones. But the feature…

Aug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021

Twitter tests a new feature to allow users to easily discover more Spaces

by Rida Imran

Twitter announced that it is testing a new feature to help users discover more Spaces on iOS and Android versions of the app. Currently, for some users Spaces which their contacts are listening to will appear on top of their…

Aug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021

S.Korean regulators could bar Apple and Google from charging in-app purchases’ commission

by Rida Imran

The parliament’s legislation and judiciary committee in South Korea is reported to approve the “Anti-Google law” Act which would stop Apple and Google from charging a commission for in-app purchases via their app stores. After the committee’s approval, the bill…

Aug 23, 2021Aug 24, 2021

Samsung’s dig at Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs is distasteful, to say the least

by Rida Imran

Samsung’s marketing is known for mocking Apple’s decisions like removing the headphone jack from smartphones, starting from iPhone 7 series, and power brick and EarPods starting from iPhone 12 series for environmental reasons. Now, the Korean smartphone manufacturer has gone…

Aug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021

New Senate bill will risk user security, says lobbying group backed by Apple and Google

by Rida Imran

Apple’s App Store has been on legislators’ radar since last year. A new bipartisan antitrust bill “Open Markets Act” could force Apple and Google to allow sideloading on their devices. Now, a lobbying group backed by the two tech giants…

Aug 14, 2021Aug 15, 2021

Unhappy with Twitter’s new ‘CHIRP’ font and other changes, users complain of headaches

by Rida Imran

Recently, Twitter introduced new visual changes on its web and mobile apps and users are not happy. A new typeface ‘Chirp’ for western languages and high-contrast buttons is designed to bring more accessibility, uniqueness, and focus on what users are…

Aug 13, 2021Aug 14, 2021

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

by Asma Hussain

A new bipartisan antitrust bill that targets Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, and Amy Klobuchar. The bill is aimed at controlling the market power of online app marketplaces….

Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

WhatsApp will soon let users transfer their chat history between Android and iOS

by Asma Hussain

On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed that it is adding a highly-anticipated feature to its platform – the ability to transfer chat histories between iOS and Android phones. The chat history will include all conversations, photos, and voice notes. Prior to this,…

Aug 4, 2021Aug 5, 2021

Snapchat debuts 3-D Bitmoji to create expressive profile avatars

by Rida Imran

Snapchat’s latest update brings 3-D Bitmoji for users to create an avatar that is a more realistic presentation of themselves. However, 3-D avatars are restricted to Snap profile for now. Bitmoji is an app that allows users to create personal…

Aug 4, 2021Aug 5, 2021

WhatsApp introduces new ‘View Once’ feature to share disappearing photos – Think Snapchat

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp has released a new ‘View Once’ feature for iOS and Android which will allow users to share photos which will disappear after viewing once. The feature will roll out gradually during this week to all iOS, Android, and web…

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Google TV mobile remote will be available on Google Home app on Android and iOS soon

Snapchat announces new ‘Spotlight Challenges’ for creators to win up to $25K cash prizes

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra speed test shows Apple is still ahead

Netflix enters cloud gaming industry with ‘Stranger Things’ in-app mobile games

Twitter tests a new feature to allow users to easily discover more Spaces

S.Korean regulators could bar Apple and Google from charging in-app purchases’ commission

Samsung’s dig at Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs is distasteful, to say the least

New Senate bill will risk user security, says lobbying group backed by Apple and Google

Unhappy with Twitter’s new ‘CHIRP’ font and other changes, users complain of headaches

New U.S. antitrust legislation could force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores (sideloading) on their platforms

WhatsApp will soon let users transfer their chat history between Android and iOS

Snapchat debuts 3-D Bitmoji to create expressive profile avatars

WhatsApp introduces new ‘View Once’ feature to share disappearing photos – Think Snapchat