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InstagramJan 29, 2021

Instagram testing new layout for Stories for desktop users featuring a carousel

Instagram is in the process of rolling out a change in the design of Stories on desktop. The update offers a convenient carousel view for Stories to more easily watch on a Mac or PC. Though this may seem like…

FacebookJan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021

Apple’s new privacy changes are anti-competitive and self-serving, says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Usman Hussain

On the 27th of January, Facebook announced its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020. The opening statement by CEO Mark Zuckerburg was focused on Apple’s forthcoming anti-tracking privacy changes that will profoundly impact companies like Facebook that rely on…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch TwitterJan 28, 2021

Tweetbot 6 launches with design updates, updated Twitter API, and subscription pricing

Imran Hussain

Tweetbot 6 has been released with new design updates, Twitter API integration for features such as cards and polls, and a new subscription pricing model, which actually turns out to be great value for money. It is no secret that…

FacebookJan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021

Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon CEOs might appear before EU lawmakers on Feb 1, 2021

Rida Imran

According to a recent report by Reuters, chief executive officers of the four big Silicon Valley tech giants might appear at February 1, 2021, anti-trust EU hearing in Brussels, Belgium. EU lawmakers have invited Tim Cook CEO of Apple, Mark…

Android iOS Mac WindowsJan 22, 2021

Beeper brings iMessage to Android and Windows through a workaround

Imran Hussain

Beeper is a new app that supports 15 different chat services, including iMessage, on Android, Windows, and Linux. The app features a unified inbox, Slack-like keyboard shortcuts for quick actions. Beeper, previously known as Novachat, has been created by Pebble…

Android iOSJan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021

Netflix will release new ‘Shuffle Play’ feature globally, later in 2021

Rida Imran

Today, popular video streaming service, Netflix has announced the rollout of a new search feature ‘Shuffle Play’ later this year. In the company’s Q4 2020, the company stated that after a successful testing phase, the new search feature will release…

Jan 18, 2021

FTC commissioners take a dig at Apple and Google in settlement with Tapjoy

Asma Hussain

A settlement between The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and mobile gaming platform Tapjoy also took aim at Apple and Google and how both companies control their platforms. The FTC recently settled with Tapjoy over claims it used false advertising offers…

FacebookJan 17, 2021Jan 17, 2021

WhatsApp announces delay for new privacy policy amidst backlash and confusion

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has announced that it is delaying its new privacy policy rollout due to misinformation and confusion regarding its impact. The company announced in a new blog post that its end-to-end encryption and focus on privacy is not changing with…

FacebookJan 15, 2021Jan 16, 2021

Telegram gains 25 million new users amid WhatsApp’s privacy policy controversy

Asma Hussain

Amid growing concerns about WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and its sharing of user data with its parent company Facebook, apps such as Telegram and Signal saw a significant surge in new users joining their platform. Messaging app Telegram has surpassed…

FacebookJan 13, 2021Jan 17, 2021

WhatsApp clarifies its privacy policy saying it does not read your messages

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has addressed the news and rumors surrounding the massive change to its privacy policy which involves sharing data with Facebook. The company has announced on social media, and on its website, that it does cannot read private messages, or…