TikTok has recently announced a new feature called “Manage Topics” that allows users to have more control over the content they see on their For You feed. This feature enables users to tailor their feed by selecting specific topics they want to see more or less of. By accessing the feature through settings and content
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The new Gmail feature, Gemini Q&A, is turning heads with its promise to provide a personal assistant experience within the Gmail app. However, it comes with a catch – only users who pay for Gemini have access to this feature. This raises concerns about inclusivity and whether Google is prioritizing paying users over those who
Threads, a popular social media platform, is strengthening its connection to the fediverse – the open social web that fuels various services like Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Flipboard, and more. Recently, Meta, the parent company of Threads, announced new features that allow users to view fediverse replies on posts beyond their own. Additionally, posts generated through
Apple’s recent collaboration with Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom providers, marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to expand its reach in the Indian market. The deal includes exclusive offers for Airtel subscribers to access Apple’s music streaming service, as well as the inclusion of Apple TV+ for premium customers. This move comes
Niantic’s latest release of Scaniverse 4 is set to redefine the way users capture 3D objects and places around them. This updated version introduces a new Gaussian Splitting technique that enhances the detail and accuracy of object scans, making it faster and more efficient than ever before. Scaniverse 4 allows users to not only capture
The trend of disappearing posts on social networks is gaining popularity due to the convenience it offers for users who prefer short-lived content. Recently, Threads announced that they are experimenting with ephemeral posts that vanish within 24 hours, catering to a limited number of users on their platform. This new feature aims to provide a
The recent introduction of a music feature on Instagram profiles has sparked nostalgia for the Myspace era. Collaborating with singer Sabrina Carpenter, Instagram users can now add songs to their profiles, allowing them to express their musical tastes and creativity in a whole new way. This feature adds a new dimension to user profiles, enhancing
Instagram recently faced scrutiny after developers and reverse engineers discovered references to ad products in the code of their Threads app. Despite this, Instagram claims that they are not currently testing ads in Threads and have no immediate plans to monetize the app. Let’s delve deeper into this topic to analyze Instagram’s stance and the
Apple recently unveiled a new batch of changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). One of the key changes includes redesigned browser choice screens that will be introduced in iOS and iPadOS version 18 later this year. These updated screens will feature a toolbar on the left-hand side where users can
Cross-posting from Instagram and Facebook to Threads, Meta’s social networking platform, has become a new feature that allows users to share their content across multiple platforms. This feature aims to streamline the posting process for users, but it also raises questions about the effectiveness and appropriateness of posting the same content across different platforms. Expanding
Dropbox, a leading cloud storage and collaboration platform, recently made headlines with its acquisition of Reclaim.ai, a popular AI-powered scheduling tool. This move has significant implications for the scheduling tool market and the users who rely on such tools to manage their time effectively. The acquisition of Reclaim.ai by Dropbox was announced in a blog
After 16 weeks of operation, Anthropic’s AI app Claude has finally reached a significant milestone by surpassing $1 million in gross mobile app revenue on both iOS and Android platforms. This achievement is commendable, considering the app’s initial lukewarm reception in the market. However, when compared to its top rival, ChatGPT, Claude still lags behind
WeTransfer has been facing criticism from users, especially creatives, regarding the expiry dates of their file transfer links. The biggest issue is that if users do not immediately download the files upon receiving the link or email, they risk forgetting to do so before the link expires. This can lead to the inconvenience of having
After a period of investigation by the U.K. competition watchdog, the probes into the mobile app ecosystems of Apple and Google have been closed. The investigations were focused on the terms and conditions governing developers’ access to the App Store and Play Store, respectively. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had expressed concerns about potential
The European Union has witnessed a significant shift in the app ecosystem with the introduction of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing users to access alternative app stores beyond Apple’s App Store. This new regulation aims to promote competition and provide developers with more flexibility in distributing their apps. While the process may seem complex,
YouTube has recently announced an expanded partnership with Shopify to onboard more brands for its YouTube Shopping affiliate program. This move comes in response to the increasing popularity of TikTok Shop and aims to provide creators with access to thousands of new brands to tag in their shopping videos. By allowing all eligible Shopify Plus