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FacebookJul 26, 2020

5 way to check if someone blocked you on WhatsApp

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp, like many other instant messaging apps, offers a feature to block someone if you do not want them to contact you anymore. Though this is no way to know this for sure, there are a few things you can…

iOSInstagramiPhoneJul 26, 2020

Instagram bug caught unexpectedly accessing cameras on iOS 14 devices

Kashaf Musvi

A new bug on Instagram was accessing cameras on iPhones running iOS 14 betas when users were not taking photos or videos using the app’s camera mode. Users have reported seeing the green ‘camera on’ icon while scrolling through their…

How tosOfficeJul 26, 2020May 14, 2021

How to check for inclusive language in Microsoft Word

Asma Hussain

Microsoft Word can help guarantee inclusive language in your professional communications by being able to check your document for biases regarding age, gender, and more. This feature is not turned on by default. Here is a simple guide on how…

iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchTwitterJul 19, 2020Jul 19, 2020

Skype gets blurred backgrounds on iOS; Customizable Twitter app icons are under testing

Kashaf Musvi

Skype for iOS and iPadOS just got an update with blurred background support video conferences while Twitter for iOS is testing customizable app icons for its users. Blurred backgrounds for Skype on iOS Earlier this week, Skype’s iPhone and iPad…

FacebookAndroidiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchJul 17, 2020

Facebook Messenger brings new screen sharing to iOS and Android

Kashaf Musvi

Facebook is launching a new screen sharing feature for Messenger. iOS and Android users can now share their screens from their smartphones and tablets in Messenger Rooms and individual Messenger video calls. Messenger Rooms was introduced as Facebook’s competitor to…

SnapchatJul 15, 2020

Snapchat is testing new TikTok-style Vertical Navigation

Kashaf Musvi

TechCrunch reports that, according to social media consultant Matt Navarra, Snapchat is testing a TikTok-like format for its discover page. The company later confirmed that it is testing out the feature in one of its experiments for Snapchat Discover, but…

iOSJul 13, 2020Apr 15, 2021

LinkedIn sued after getting caught spying on users’ clipboards in iOS 14

Asma Hussain

LinkedIn was recently caught reading users’ clipboards on the iPhone and iPad due to the new privacy features that come with iOS 14. At the time, the company claimed that the issues occurred due to a software bug. However, there…

YouTubeJul 11, 2020Jul 12, 2020

6 YouTube channels you should subscribe to in July 2020

Asma Hussain

YouTube is a popular video-sharing platform where many people go for entertainment. Especially in a time where everything seems bleak in COVID-19 pandemic, content creators are in higher demand than ever. YouTube has given many individuals a platform to express…

iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchJul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020

Reddit to fix iOS app for copying clipboard data without permission

Asma Hussain

Reddit is the latest prominent app that is discovered to be accessing the content of copied to clipboard without user permission. Twitter user DonCubed posted a screen-recording on Twitter showing the Reddit app pasted users copied information in the clipboard….

Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020

Top 5 Houseparty games to play with friends

Kashaf Musvi

As real-time parties are impossible, Houseparty is an amazing platform to stay connected with friends and family throughout the pandemic while maintaining social distancing. The app offers immediate connectivity with anyone in the contact list who is using the app…