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iOSNov 18, 2022Nov 21, 2022

New Google Maps on iOS features charging stations info, expansion of Live Views, and more

Google Maps on iOS has been updated with new features that provide users with rich information about the places in their vicinity or want to visit like finding charging stations, Live Views in more countries, and more. The company explains…

GmailNov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022

Google adds new package tracking feature to Gmail, just in time for the holidays

by Asma Hussain

Google is adding new package tracking features to Gmail on mobile, making it easy for users to stay on top of their holiday packages and shipments. With the forthcoming holiday season in mind, Google hopes that the new feature will…

Android iOS YouTubeOct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022

YouTube introduces new lively design with a “splash of color”, Pinch to zoom and more

by Rida Imran

YouTube is updated with a new lively design with a new ambient mode to deliver sharper colors, pinch to zoom, precise seeking, and more to offer users a modern and immersive viewing experience on its mobile, web, and Smart TV…

Android iOSOct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022

WhatsApp will soon allow users to create avatars on iOS and Android

by Asma Hussain

The latest WhatsApp beta for Android includes avatars. Similar to Apple’s Memoji and Snapchat’s Bitmoji, WhatsApp’s avatars will allow users to create and customize their own personal emoji. The functionality is currently in development and will likely be released to…

FacebookOct 21, 2022Oct 21, 2022

Huge tech companies including Apple, Alphabet and Meta expected to report drop in earnings

by Asma Hussain

Upcoming earnings reports from huge tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Twitter are expected to provide deeper insight into how the sector is performing under the threat of an expected recession. Analysts predict growth of Apple, Meta,…

iPhoneOct 20, 2022

Google Pixel team caught using an iPhone to mock Apple on Twitter

by Rida Imran

After the launch of its latest Pixel 7 series, Google has joined Samsung in publically going after Apple. But it appears that Google’s own team does not use Pixel. On October 20, the Google Pixel team was caught mocking Apple…

iOS iPad YouTubeOct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022

YouTube finally launches home screen widgets on iOS and iPadOS

by Rida Imran

YouTube has finally added Home Screen widgets on iOS and iPadOS. Designed for quick access to the app, the two new “Search” and “Quick Actions” Home Screen widgets allow users to search and browse YouTube, and more with a single…

AndroidOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022

Google boosts trade-in values on iPhone models to encourage users to switch to Pixel 7

by Rida Imran

Last week, Google unveiled next-generation Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. In addition to mocking Apple for copying certain Pixel feature a little too late, the company has now increased trade-in values on iPhone models in the hope to…

Android Facebook iOSOct 8, 2022Oct 8, 2022

Meta uncovers 400 malicious apps on App Store and Play Store that have stolen login info of Facebook users

by Asma Hussain

Meta’s security researchers have identified more than 400 malicious apps on the App Store and Play Store that have reportedly targeted one million users to steal their Facebook login credentials. Meta highlights the epidemic of scam apps across app marketplaces…

AndroidOct 7, 2022Oct 7, 2022

Google mocks Apple for “copying” Always-On display, Crash Detection and more

by Rida Imran

At Google’s Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch launch event, the company’s VP of product management, Brian Rakowski took a very subtle dig at Apple. Indirectly referring to the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro features like…