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iOSiPhoneJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024

Spotify CEO blasts Apple’s new EU App Store fees: “A complete and total farce”

by Asma Hussain

In a recent blog post, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek unleashed a scathing critique of Apple’s new App Store changes set to affect the European Union under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Ek accuses Apple of “extortion, plain and simple,” declaring…

iOSiPhoneTwitterJan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024

X ditches traditional passwords for Passkeys, exclusive to iOS users in the U.S.

by Asma Hussain

In a notable move towards enhancing digital security, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced Passkeys as a login option for its iOS users in the United States. This groundbreaking feature replaces traditional passwords with a more secure and user-friendly alternative, utilizing…

YouTubeJan 15, 2024Jan 15, 2024

YouTube begins to slow down load times for users who dare to block its ads

by Ali Hasnain

The long-standing conflict between YouTube and ad blockers has escalated recently. The company has started to slow down the playback speeds and limit the features available to users who use ad blockers. This move is likely to cause dissatisfaction among…

How tosAndroidiOSTikTokJan 6, 2024Jan 6, 2024

How to turn off TikTok’s Active Status on iOS and Android

by Ali Hasnain

Introduced in 2022, Activity Status allows you to see when your mutual followers are online on TikTok and vice versa. If someone has Activity Status enabled, a green dot will appear next to their profile picture whenever they’re online within…

iOSAndroidFacebookJan 3, 2024

Facebook introduces link history feature on its mobile app

by Ali Hasnain

Facebook recently got a link history feature on its mobile app for Android and iPhone. This lets you view a list of websites you’ve visited on Facebook’s in-app browser for the past 30 days. You can choose to turn link…

AndroidiPhoneJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024

Telegram v10.5.0 offers new calls interface, vaporize animation, and bot platform boost

by Asma Hussain

The popular messaging platform Telegram has been updated to version 10.5.0 with a bunch of exciting new features. These include a revamped calls interface, a unique delete animation, and a substantial update to the Telegram bot platform. Telegram makes calls…

InstagramDec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023

Instagram testing new profile sharing feature for Stories on Android

by Asma Hussain

The popular social media platform Instagram is gearing up to introduce a groundbreaking feature for Android users. This new functionality allows individuals to share other users’ profiles directly to their Stories, providing a seamless way to showcase interesting content and…

WhatsAppDec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023

Status updates for Whatsapp Web currently under development

by Asma Hussain

Meta-owned WhatsApp is set to improve the user experience with two exciting updates for WhatsApp Web. The latest beta version, 2.2353.59, introduces the ability to share status updates directly from the web interface. Additionally, the platform is expanding its Companion…

Apple WatchiPhoneDec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023

Gentler Streak Activity Recap for 2023 offers a personalized fitness report to free and paid users

by Asma Hussain

As the year comes to a close, an exciting feature awaits fitness enthusiasts with iPhones and Apple Watches. No, it’s not another workout challenge or holiday fitness frenzy. It’s the Gentler Streak Activity Recap for 2023, a personalized report brimming with…

How tosInstagramDec 25, 2023Dec 25, 2023

How to turn off Instagram active status on iOS and Android

by Ali Hasnain

Instagram’s “active status” feature lets your followers and anyone you message see when you were last active or if you’re currently online. It appears as a small green dot next to your profile picture in Direct Messages. While the feature…