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iOS iPhoneJun 7, 2025Jun 7, 2025

Messages in iOS 26 gets AI tools for chat backgrounds, Mixmoji, and polls

Apple is bringing deeper personalization to its Messages app in iOS 26 with AI-generated chat backgrounds and a new Mixmoji feature that lets users blend two emojis into a custom one. According to findings from developer Nicolás Alvarez, the new…

Facebook Instagram iOSApr 17, 2025Apr 17, 2025

Why you can’t use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in Facebook and Instagram on iOS 18

Asma Hussain

If you’ve been trying to use Apple Intelligence’s handy Writing Tools within Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Threads on your iPhone or iPad recently, you might have noticed they’re simply not available. It appears Meta has deliberately opted out of supporting…

iOS iPhoneApr 2, 2025Apr 2, 2025

iOS 18.4 brings RCS support to more iPhone users, including Google Fi and Mint Mobile

Asma Hussain

Let’s talk about texting between iPhones and Androids – you know, the green bubble situation. Apple’s always been a bit slow to jump on board with universal messaging standards, but that’s changing with iOS 18.4. They’re finally rolling out support…

iPhoneMar 15, 2025

End-to-end encrypted RCS messages coming to iPhone, Apple confirms

Asma Hussain

Apple’s recent push to upgrade the messaging experience on iPhones is setting a new standard for cross-platform communication security. Last September’s iOS 18 update introduced RCS support to the iPhone’s Messages app, enabling a richer texting experience between iPhone and…

TwitterAug 31, 2024Sep 1, 2024

Why Brazil’s Supreme Court banned X and what this means for Elon Musk’s platform

Asma Hussain

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Elon Musk and Brazilian authorities, the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been banned in Brazil. This action follows a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered…

iOS iPhoneJul 9, 2024

RCS messaging finally arrives with iOS 18 beta 3

Ali Hasnain

iOS 18 beta 3 has begun rolling out RCS messaging support for more carriers around the world. This comes after the initial RCS introduction in beta 2, which was limited to certain US carriers. What is RCS and why does…

How tos SpotifyJul 6, 2024

How to delete a playlist on Spotify

Ali Hasnain

Ever created a playlist on Spotify that just doesn’t spark joy anymore? Maybe it’s filled with old favorites you’ve grown out of, or perhaps it was a party playlist that’s served its purpose. Whatever the reason, deleting a playlist is…

iOS iPhoneJun 9, 2024Jun 9, 2024

iOS 18 to offer Dark Mode for Home Screen app icons, app locking and more

Asma Hussain

With 24 hours to go to the WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10, exciting details about iOS 18 have surfaced. This major update promises to extend Dark Mode to the Home Screen app icons and introduce an innovative app locking…

TwitterMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024

Twitter has officially rebranded to X.com

Ali Hasnain

Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), announced the full migration of the platform’s core systems to the new domain. This means visiting twitter.com will now redirect you to x.com. This change comes after Elon Musk’s acquisition of the…

TikTokMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

TikTok tests web coin purchases: Bypassing App Store fees?

Ali Hasnain

TikTok, the popular short-form video app, has been accused of avoiding commission fees on tips by allowing users to purchase “coins” on the web instead of through in-app purchases. Apple, which controls the iOS App Store, demands a 30% cut…