iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US, but there’s a new challenge ahead
A recent report revealed that WhatsApp adoption in the US is growing, especially as users look for a better way to chat between iOS and Android devices. Meta has now confirmed that WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly users in the US – but the.....»»
Max SharePlay now available to ad-free subscribers worldwide
Max SharePlay is now rolling out to all ad-free subscribers worldwide, allowing anyone with a compatible Apple device to host a watch party via iMessage or FaceTime … more….....»»
Chemical analyses find hidden elements from renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe"s alchemy laboratory
In the Middle Ages, alchemists were notoriously secretive and didn't share their knowledge with others. Danish Tycho Brahe was no exception. Consequently, we don't know precisely what he did in the alchemical laboratory located beneath his combined r.....»»
“Not a bluff”—NASA’s budget would shut down long-lived Chandra telescope
Chandra almost didn't make it to orbit on a dramatic launch of space shuttle Columbia 25 years go. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (credit: NASA/MSFC) NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Obs.....»»
Only a few watches can replace my Apple Watch. This is one of them
When Jeep decided to make a watch celebrating its heritage, it didn't go for a smartwatch, but a traditional watch instead. Here's why......»»
Apple"s batterygate settlement fund didn"t have enough money to pay a $92.17 check
So much for being the world's most valuable company. An iPhone "batterygate" settlement check has bounced and allegedly because of insufficient funds.The bounced check that will bring down Apple. (Source: First Coast News)Maybe those falling sales i.....»»
WhatsApp wants to bring its AirDrop-like feature to iPhone users
It’s been a while since WhatsApp has been working on a feature to let users share files with others without an internet connection, much like Apple’s AirDrop. While this feature was first being tested on Android, it seems that it will also be ava.....»»
Apple “clearly underreporting” child sex abuse, watchdogs say
Report: Apple vastly undercounts child sex abuse materials on iCloud and iMessage. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) After years of controversies over plans to scan iCloud to find more child sexual ab.....»»
A stripped-out 2024 Cayenne V6 may just be Porsche’s best daily driver
Sometimes a simple spec without all the bells and whistles is the way to go. Enlarge / It's all too easy to go nuts with the Porsche option list and spend a fortune, but what if you didn't do that? (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle.....»»
Warframe: 1999 is the Y2K dating sim I didn’t know I needed
We spoke with the Warframe Creative Director and had an early look at Warframe: 1999, the upcoming update with new story, frames, boy bands and dating......»»
MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a study published in Nature Plants, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists show just how much we didn't know about the intricate processes plant.....»»
WhatsApp now lets you pin your favorite chats; Instagram brings multi-track audio to Reels
Meta this week announced new features for two of its most popular platforms: WhatsApp and Instagram. While WhatsApp is getting a new option that lets users pin their favorite chats, Instagram is adding multi-track audio to Reels. more….....»»
Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro
It comes with AI features, in case you already didn't know at this point. The post Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. With Google’s upcoming launch event only a few weeks awa.....»»
Best Prime Day tablet deals still available: iPad, Samsung Galaxy, more
If didn't take advantage of Prime Day tablet deals, here are the offers still available......»»
Here’s How to Choose your Favorite Contacts on WhatsApp
The feature rolls out to more users soon. The post Here’s How to Choose your Favorite Contacts on WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp recently announced that it’s rolling out a new way for users to easily highlight t.....»»
iMessage patent row between Apple and MPH revived with new subpoena
Apple is fighting to make litigation funding firm Omni Bridgeway comply with a subpoena, demanding details about its relationship with MPH, a company Apple is in a patent lawsuit with over iMessage and FaceTime.Messages on an iPhoneBack in 2018, Finn.....»»
What is a network music streamer, and why do you need one?
When it comes to everyday listening, a network music streamer could solve problems you didn’t know you had in the first place......»»
Google’s $500M effort to wreck Microsoft EU cloud deal failed, report says
Google reportedly didn't want a Microsoft antitrust complaint dropped in the EU. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Google tried to derail a Microsoft antitrust settlement over anticompetitive software lic.....»»
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends In Taiwan, I fell in love. I didn’t find a spouse, a pet, or suddenly decide to move my life to the other side of the world. I fell in love with a coconut-flavored corn puff called Kuai Kuai (or “Guai GuaiR.....»»
iMessage needs an ‘Optimize Storage’ option to delete cache from the device
If you’re an iCloud Photos user, you’re probably already familiar with the “Optimize Storage” option that keeps only the most recently downloaded photos and videos on your device, while the rest are only downloaded when you need them. On the.....»»