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PSA: It’s not just you, Instagram is currently down for some users

Following a brief outage that affected most of Meta’s services last week, Instagram is down again for some users. While some people can still access parts of the app, others are reporting that the platform is entirely down this Friday. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macMay 24th, 2024

Snapchat is getting critical new security features. Here’s what’s new

Snapchat is finally adding some critical new security features that should help enhance safety for teens and general users. Here's what new......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News9 hr. 4 min. ago

iOS 18 is about to make Apple Maps better than ever

Apple Maps is finally getting a vital "Search Here" button that should be a huge quality of life improvement to users. Here's what it does......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News9 hr. 4 min. ago

We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online?

A war has erupted around young people's use of social media and it is messy. In the United States, surgeon general Vivek Murthy has recommended cigarette packet-like warnings for platforms like Instagram to remind teens and parents social media "has.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 4 min. ago

Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle

Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 4 min. ago

You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot

Google is working on a new AI project that could allow anyone to create their own chatbots that other users can interact with. The post You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot appeared first on Phandroid. Chatbots can be useful if yo.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News20 hr. 32 min. ago

New security loophole allows spying on internet users’ online activity

Researchers at Graz University of Technology were able to spy on users’ online activities simply by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their internet connection. This vulnerability, known as SnailLoad, does not require malicious code to ex.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News20 hr. 32 min. ago

iOS 18 brings RCS to the iPhone, but you might not be able to use it anytime soon

As announced by Apple at WWDC 2024, iOS 18 officially brings support for RCS – or Rich Communication Services – to the iPhone. However, as we previously reported, the feature doesn’t seem to be available to beta users. Unfortunately, iOS 18 bet.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18

Some users may not be familiar with this, but Apple sets size limits for iOS and tvOS apps, so that a single app can’t take up too much space. However, as apps and especially games get more advanced, they also get larger and require more storage. B.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

iOS 18’s drive-formatting option shows how far iPhones have come for power users

The beta's Files app lets you format external drives in APFS, exFat, and FAT. Enlarge / The 2024 iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has added the ability to format external drives in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the major so.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

EU says Apple violated app developers’ rights, could be fined 10% of revenue

EU: Apple fees and rules stop devs from steering users to other sales channels. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) The European Commission today said it found that Apple is violating the Digital Markets Act (D.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan

The plan starts at $10.99 per month for users, although it does have some limitations. The post Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan appeared first on Phandroid. Spotify’s recent strategy of raising its sub.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health?

This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

What is Telegram Premium? Features, price, and how to sign up

Hardcore Telegram users should consider Telegram Premium. For as little as $3 per month, you can unlock new features to use on the cloud-based messaging app......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

X will soon limit the ability to livestream to Premium subscribers

There’s been a lot going on at X recently when it comes to attempts to make more money from the platform. After Elon Musk confirmed his plans to introduce a small fee for new users, X has now confirmed that it will soon limit the ability to livestr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

Apple’s AI features for the iPhone just hit a major roadblock

Apple Intelligence was supposed to rethink what an iPhone can accomplish. The EU's landmark market rules are now standing in the way of users experiencing it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

EU Users Might Miss Out on Apple’s AI Features

At the moment, it's unknown if and when these features will arrive for the region. The post EU Users Might Miss Out on Apple’s AI Features appeared first on Phandroid. While a lot of iOS fans await the arrival of Apple’s AI fea.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone

It looks like Google is including some new tools in Android 15 that will allow users to diagnose their phones for problems. The post Android 15 could come with tools to diagnose problems with your phone appeared first on Phandroid. Our pho.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI

It looks like YouTube Music could be getting a new AI feature that will allow users to ask it for music recommendations. The post You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI appeared first on Phandroid. Music discovery is an.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

8 reasons for Apple users to switch to UPDF Editor: AI PDF Assistant

UPDF is an Adobe alternative with an AI twist for reading, annotating, searching, and editing PDFs on Mac. Save big and chat with your PDF today.UPDF Editor: AI PDF AssistantIf you work with PDFs, it can be a pain finding the right tool for the job......»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

New AirPods Pro beta feature allows users to tailor noise cancellation

Code in the latest AirPods firmware shows Apple is working on new controls to make customizing the noise cancellation feature easier for users.Developers will be able to use the same setup steps as AirPods and AirTagsIt's possible that Apple will rel.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024