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MacAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021

NordVPN for Mac updated with native support for M1 Apple Silicon

The wildly popular VPN service NordVPN has just announced an update to its Mac app which includes native support for Apple Silicon. Version 6.6.1 of the app now natively supports Apple Silicon Macs such as the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro,…

FacebookAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Facebook Messenger finally gains end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Asma Hussain

Facebook has announced support for end-to-end encrypted video calls and audio calls and updated controls for disappearing messages on the Messenger app. In addition, the social media giant also plans to introduce the new changes on Instagram direct messages in…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

HBO Max to fix and relaunch its buggy app for Apple TV in coming months

Usman Hussain

After various issues were reported by users about the current HBO Max app on Apple TV, an HBO executive has promised that the company will build a new app from the “ground up to match the needs of the current…

Facebook How tosAug 15, 2021

How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without keeping your phone connected

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has rolled out its multi-device functionality as a beta to all users on Web, Desktop and Portal devices. Users who enroll in the beta can use WhatsApp on up to 4 devices at the same time, however, the account…

Aug 14, 2021

Disney+ Q3 2021 earnings report shows it has passed 116 million subscribers

Usman Hussain

A year and a half after its launch, Disney+ announced that it has passed 116 million subscribers during its Q3 2021 earnings call. The company delivered earnings per share of 80 cents, up from 8 cents from the previous year….

Mac Android iPhone TwitterAug 14, 2021Aug 15, 2021

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

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 14, 2021Aug 14, 2021

Zoom launches ‘Focus Mode’ to help students remain focused during online classes

Asma Hussain

Over the past year, the video conferencing app Zoom has become a vital part of everyday life for individuals who have had to study or work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, Zoom launched a new feature that…

Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Firefox 91 arrives with updated privacy and security as well as enhanced cookie-clearing option

Usman Hussain

Mozilla recently announced the public release of Firefox 91. The update features improved privacy and security along with enhanced cookie-clearing options. The new enhanced cookie-clearing feature is designed to help users block tracking not just from a website but also…

Facebook iOSAug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021

Facebook-owned WhatsApp slams Apple’s Child Safety plan, says it will not adopt to CSAM plan

Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled new Child Safety features which give the company power to analyze iMessages for sexually explicit images, scan iCloud Photos to detect CSAM content, and update Siri and Search to warn, intervene and guide children when searching for…

TwitterAug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021

Twitter Spaces introduces new co-host feature to manage conversations

Rida Imran

Twitter Spaces has made it easier for users to manage their Space conversation by introducing a ‘co-host’ feature. Now three hosts will be able to send invitations, manage requests, and more. Inspired by Clubhouse audio-only chat rooms, Twitter launched Spaces…