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iOS TwitterJul 24, 2021Jul 24, 2021

Twitter beta for iOS adds ‘Sign in with Apple’ log-in feature

Reverse engineering expert, Jane Manchun Wong has discovered the ‘Sign in with Apple’ option in Twitter’s iOS beta code. Currently, the social media company allows users to log in via ID and password associated with Twitter accounts. Wong also found…

iOS iPhone Snapchat TwitterJul 23, 2021Jul 24, 2021

Twitter and Snapchat report record growth in Q2 2021 with high ATT opt-in rate

Rida Imran

Fortunately, the ATT feature had a reverse impact on Twitter and Snapchat, both apps’ reported high ATT opt-in rates and high Y-o-Y revenue. Apple launched ATT (App Tracking Transparency) feature on iOS 14.5 update which restricts the apps’ capability to…

Facebook iOSJul 23, 2021Jul 24, 2021

WhatsApp update brings new FaceTime like-call interface and group call improvements

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has been updated to version 2.21.140. The update makes it easy for uses to leave and join group calls, archive chats, redesigned calling interface that resembles FaceTime UI. Recently, the social messaging company announced the new group calls feature…

Jul 21, 2021

Netflix confirms venture into mobile-focused cloud gaming content with no additional cost

Rida Imran

The leading video streaming service, Netflix has confirmed that it is exploring mobile-focused cloud gaming. In the company’s Q2 2021 earnings report’s investors note, details of the gaming platform were shared. Earlier, it was reported that Netflix has hired former…

Mac TwitterJul 21, 2021

Twitter is testing the preview of the redesigned ‘TweetDeck’ app for Mac

Rida Imran

Twitter has announced the testing of the new version of ‘TweetDeck’, its productivity app for Mac. The preview of the updated app is tested with a small group of users in the United States, Canada, and Australia which includes a…

Instagram iOS iPhoneJul 21, 2021Jul 21, 2021

Instagram introduced a new ‘Sensitive Content Control’ on iOS

Rida Imran

Instagram has announced a new feature ‘Sensitive Content Control’ to allow users to set how much sensitive content they want to show up in the app’s Explore section. The company says that the new feature is designed to allow users…

Android Facebook iOS iPhoneJul 20, 2021Jul 21, 2021

WhatsApp is rolling out new feature that allows users to rejoin group calls

Usman Hussain

WhatsApp will roll out a new feature next week that will allow users to join ongoing group calls. The new feature is expected to arrive on both Android and iOS devices. The update will also bring a new call info…

Facebook iOSJul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Facebook Messenger for iOS gets new talking ‘Soundmojis’ in celebration of World Emoji Day

Asma Hussain

Facebook recently announced the addition of ‘Soundmojis’ to its Messenger service. The social media giant has begun rolling out this feature for its iOS app. Soundmojis adds a twist to the commonly-used pictograms with sound effects, allowing users to use…

FacebookJul 19, 2021Aug 9, 2021

Civil rights groups take their fight with Facebook to Washington and the company has requested the recusal of FTC chairwoman Lina Khan as antitrust case continues

Asma Hussain

After years of frustration trying to get Facebook to rid its platform of hate speech, civil rights groups are changing their strategy. The groups are taking their fight straight to Washington in an effort to force the change through legislation…

iOSJul 19, 2021Jul 20, 2021

Amazon asked Apple to remove Fakespot from the App Store, an app used to detect fake reviews [U: Apple’s comment]

Usman Hussain

Fakespot was an app available on the App Store that featured the ability to detect bad sellers and fake reviews on Amazing by using sophisticated computer programs. The Cupertino tech giant removed the app from its platform on Friday upon…