Apps

Snapchat has been facing a series of challenges in recent years, with CEO Evan Spiegel acknowledging the need for improvements in the platform’s accessibility and usability. Despite attempts to attract older users who find the app’s design confusing, Snapchat has not been successful in retaining these demographics. The company’s stock price has taken a hit,

Android has recently launched a series of updates aimed at enhancing accessibility for its users. One of the most notable features is the introduction of “TalkBack”, a screen reader designed to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision. Powered by Gemini Nano, Google’s large-language-model-based platform, TalkBack provides detailed audio descriptions of digital images.

In a recent decision that has sparked controversy and debate, the Supreme Court in Brazil has ordered an immediate suspension of the X platform across the country. This move comes after a prolonged legal battle between Elon Musk’s social media company and the Brazilian authorities over content moderation issues. The court’s decision has raised questions

Apple recently made headlines by terminating the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company founded by one of its own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. This decision came after Apple repeatedly rejected the company’s app due to violations of its App Store guidelines. Despite efforts to work with Apple to address the

In a recent ruling by a U.S. District Court judge, Google was found to have acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. This comes as no surprise, considering Google has dominated the search space for so long that it has become synonymous with searching the internet. However, using Google as the default search

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

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