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iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchTwitterMar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022

Tweetbot 7.1 for iOS gains support for background notifications, refreshed icons and unread counter

Imran Hussain

Tweetbot 7.1 for iOS is now available with support for Background Refresh push option, as well as refreshed icons throughout the app and a redesigned unread counter. Tweetbot 7.1 for iOS Here are the complete release notes for the new…

FacebookTwitterMar 1, 2022Mar 3, 2022

Apple gives into Russian pressure on tech giants to set up legal entities in the country

Asma Hussain

Amidst the Russian offense against Ukraine, a new report indicates that authorities in Moscow are intensifying a censorship campaign by pressuring tech companies such as Apple, Google, Meta, Twitter, and others into complying with a new law that requires them…

MacFeb 25, 2022

Reactions are coming to WhatsApp for Mac, feature currently under development

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a message reactions feature for iOS and Android since August 2021. Recently, it was reported that the feature is entering the final stages of development although it is still not available for beta testers to…

iOSFeb 21, 2022

WhatsApp for iOS working on a revamped UI for voice calls

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a ton of improvements to its voice call interface recently. A new beta version of the app shows the company is testing a redesigned voice call UI with a small group of iOS users to…

SnapchatFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Snapchat introduces new “Ticketmaster Mini” to discover upcoming live events

Rida Imran

In partnership with Ticketmaster, Snapchat is introducing a new way for users to discover live events happening in their vicinity. The American company, Ticketmaster Entertainment is one of the world’s largest ticket marketplace in offering ticket products and services for…

FacebookiOSiPhoneFeb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022

WhatsApp introduces new “voice message player” to listen to messages in any part of the app

Rida Imran

Whatsapp for iOS has released a new “Global voice message player” which enables users to continue listening to audio messages anywhere in the app. Now, iPhone users can listen to their audio messages while texting, checking, reading, or texting other…

TwitterFeb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022

Twitter is expanding its ‘Safety Mode’ beta to get more feedback

Asma Hussain

Twitter on Wednesday announced the expansion of ‘Safety Mode,’ to more users across English-speaking countries. The feature is aimed at helping users limit “unwelcome interactions” on their feed by imposing an automatic seven-day block on accounts that use potentially harmful…

InstagramFeb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022

Instagram introduces new “Private Story Like” feature to declutter DMs

Rida Imran

Instagram has added a new feature “Private Story Likes” for users to directly react to users’ Stories instead of cluttering their DMs. The company’s head Adam Mosseri announced that the new feature rolling out today, globally. Currently, users can express…

iOSAndroidInstagramFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022

Instagram adds new “Your activity”, “Account Status” and other safety features

Rida Imran

On Safer Internet Day, Instagram has announced new safety features on the platform to keep users and accounts safe from attacks and cyberbullying. The company is also testing new personalized feed options which will users control over the content they…

FacebookiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022

Facebook Messenger introduces new split payments, vanish mode and more

Rida Imran

Facebook Messenger has announced new features like split payments, voice message recording controls, and a vanish mode on the app. Previously, Messenger for iOS was upgraded with new chat themes, a quick replay bar, and QR codes and payment links…