TikTok now lets users receive direct messages from everyone, just like Instagram
TikTok is essentially a video platform. But with the number of users growing every day combined with increasing competition from other apps, it’s no surprise that TikTok has been working on catching up with other social networks in more ways. And.....»»
Apple"s removable battery standard could change device charging forever
Apple's engineers are researching how to best make a series of standardized enclosures that would allow users to routinely swap batteries between higher-powered devices like an iMac, and lower powered ones like keyboards or other peripherals.Multiple.....»»
Why You Should Upgrade Your iPhone, According to Apple
Apple’s added a new section to its website in an effort to encourage customers with older iPhones to upgrade to an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro in 2024. The new page is dubbed “Why Upgrade” and the resource lets iPhone 11, iPhone 11 P.....»»
You may be offered a free premium Telegram subscription – but please don’t accept
On the face of it, getting a free premium Telegram subscription direct from the company seems like a pretty sweet deal, giving you access to features like transcribing voice messages into texts. But the price of this particular free deal is way too h.....»»
Spotify is Trying out Video-Based Learning Courses for UK Subscribers
Spotify subscribers in the UK users will be able to access video courses for purchase alongside music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The post Spotify is Trying out Video-Based Learning Courses for UK Subscribers appeared first on Phandroid. Fo.....»»
Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo Gallery Apps can now Fully Integrate Google Photos Libraries
Users can access even a wider range of photo-editing options on their phone's gallery app for use with their Google Photos library. The post Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo Gallery Apps can now Fully Integrate Google Photos Libraries appeared first on Phand.....»»
Instagram and Threads users can now opt to limit political content in their timeline
Meta had confirmed earlier this year that it would let users choose to see less politics-related content on Instagram and Threads. Now the company has confirmed that this option is finally being rolled out to users on both platforms. Read on as we de.....»»
Apple releases Safari update with security patches for older macOS versions
Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, both with two security patches. For users running older versions of macOS, the company has now released a standalone update for Safari, its own web browser, with the same patches included wi.....»»
iPhone 11 Problems: 5 Things Users Need to Know
We continue to see complaints about iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max problems. We haven’t heard about any widespread issues, but we have seen sporadic complaints about various bugs, performance issues, and problems with their des.....»»
Apple releases macOS 14.4.1 with fixes for USB hubs, Java, and more
Following the release of iOS 17.4.1 last week, Apple is now rolling out a new update for the Mac. Today, Apple has released macOS 14.4.1 with bug fixes and security improvements for Mac users. more….....»»
iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 come with these 2 security fixes
iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 have arrived for all users after the major iOS 17.4/macOS 14.4 updates. Now Apple has revealed what important security patches come with the latest updates for iPhone, Mac, and more. more….....»»
Apple promotes ‘Reasons to Upgrade’ on new iPhone comparison website
Apple is making it easier for iPhone users to know what’s new when they’re shopping for a new device. A new “Reasons to Upgrade” tool on Apple’s website offers an in-depth look at the differences between the iPhone 15 and older models datin.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Ventura 13.6.6 Update
Apple’s pushed a new macOS Ventura update to Mac users and macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is available to download right now. Like its most recent predecessors, macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is a point upgrade. It doesn’t have any outward facing features on.....»»
Where’d my results go? Google Search’s chatbot is no longer opt-in
The search chatbot used to be opt-in, but now Google will try it on normal users. Enlarge / Google's generative search results turn the normally stark-white results page into a range of pastels. (credit: Google) Last y.....»»
TikTok national security briefings “deeply troubling” and should be made public – senators
Two senators who have received classified TikTok national security briefings say that the information revealed to them has left them “deeply troubled.” They are calling for the information to be declassified, as they say it is “critically im.....»»
NFC security flaw lets any Android phone unlock hotel room doors
A new security report claims a security flaw allows an Android phone with NFC capabilities to open the door to over a million hotel rooms. The post NFC security flaw lets any Android phone unlock hotel room doors appeared first on Phandroid......»»
WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI
It looks like WhatsApp is building AI support into the app, where users will be able to ask Meta AI questions directly in the app itself. The post WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI appeared first on Phandroid. Many companies ar.....»»
Upcoming iOS 18 to offer more customizable home screen
Among a slew of new features reported to be coming to iOS 18 later this year, the home screen is said to be more customizable for users.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will make it easier for users to customize the home screen in iOS 18, b.....»»
Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t getting DLC or a sequel from Larian, and that’s OK
Games like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom aren't getting expansions or direct sequels anytime soon, but I'm content with that......»»
Gurman: iOS 18 to feature new home screen that is ‘more customizable’, as part of biggest iPhone update ever
In today’s edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman writes that users should expect updates to the iPhone home screen as part of iOS 18. Although light on details, he says iOS 18 will make the home screen “more customizable”......»»
This is what Gemini AI in Google Messages may look like
You'll soon be able to chat with the bot from inside Google Messages, and here's how it'll work......»»