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TwitterJun 18, 2021Jun 19, 2021

Twitter might soon allow users to “unmention” themselves from tweets

Asma Hussain

Twitter is reportedly working on a new future that would allow users to “unmention” themselves from a tweet or conversation. Facebook and Instagram already have variations of the unmention feature on their platforms called ‘remove tag’ and ‘untag’. The feature…

FacebookJun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021

Bipartisan ‘Ending Platform Monopolies Act’ could force companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon to sell certain operations

Asma Hussain

On Friday, a bipartisan group of House members proposed legislation that could force tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook and, Amazon to sell certain operations. The five proposed bills, including the Ending Platform Monopolies Act, are based on recommendations that…

FacebookiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchJun 11, 2021

Facebook Messenger gets new themes, quick reply bar, QR codes and payment links

Imran Hussain

Facebook Messenger app for iOS has received a bunch of new features including chat themes, a quick reply bar, and new QR odes and payment links that let users send and receive money from anyone, whether they use Facebook or…

iOSHow tosJun 7, 2021

How to enable Snapchat’s Dark Mode on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Dark mode is one of the most popular features on iOS. The ability to enable a dark theme to help reduce strain on the eyes has reached many popular apps including WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Up until recently, Snapchat…

How tosJun 7, 2021

How to enable or disable audio notifications on Zoom

Usman Hussain

Zoom has been a vital part of everyday life for individuals who have had to study or work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The app has a ringing-the-door-bell kind of feature that notifies the user with a very…

TwitterJun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021

Twitter has officially announced its new ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription offering in Australia and Canada

Rida Imran

The micro-blogging platform’s first-ever subscription offering ‘Twitter Blue’ is officially announced in Australia and Canada. The new subscription tier brings exclusive features and perks to enhance users’ experience on the platform. The social media company clarifies that “a free Twitter…

Jun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021

TikTok new privacy update allows collection of faceprint and voiceprints in the U.S

Rida Imran

As of June 2, the popular video app, TikTok has updated its privacy policy. And for TikTok users in the United States, the social media platform has allowed itself to automatically collect their biometric “identifiers and information” which means faceprints…

iOSTwitterJun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021

Twitter’s update introduces new ‘Spaces discovery tab’ to select iOS users

Rida Imran

Twitter has redesigned its iOS app with a new ‘Spaces discovery tab’ in the navigation bar. Twitter Spaces, audio-only chat rooms, features is inspired by the podcast-centered Clubhouse app, and the new feature is designed to make Spaces a more…

FacebookJun 4, 2021

WhatsApp for iPad and multi-device support coming soon, confirms Mark Zuckerberg

Imran Hussain

A new interview with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart has confirmed that WhatsApp is working on multi-device support as well as WhatsApp for iPad. The interview also confirmed other new features such as disappearing mode and view…

FacebookInstagramJun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021

Facebook introduces new business APIs for Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger apps

Rida Imran

At the F8 Refresh Developers Conference, Facebook launched new business APIs on its three most popular social platforms: Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The new changes include communication, performance improvements, and customer experience across social media apps. Apple recently launched the…