YouTube gets new tools to fight comment spam and abuse

YouTube has added new measures to combat spam in both the chat and comment sections. Earlier, YouTube began rolling out its own custom gaming emotes. Continue reading “YouTube gets new tools to fight comment spam and abuse”

Apple to allow third-party app stores in EU: Report

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads as part of a broad makeover aimed at meeting rigorous European Union regulations in 2024. Recently, Apple updated App Store pricing with 700 new price points. Continue reading “Apple to allow third-party app stores in EU: Report”

Instagram rolls out Notes, Group Profiles and more

Today, Instagram, which is owned by the company Meta, released a series of updates aimed at making it simpler for users to stay in touch with their friends. Recently, Instagram rolled out Account Status Update, which lets creators see if their posts are being blocked. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Notes, Group Profiles and more”

Spotify Rewards Program rolls out to Premium Mini users in India

Spotify has introduced a new reward programme for its Indian users. Szymon Kopec, a product manager at Spotify, posted via Twitter about the new rollout in India. Recently, Spotify rolled out a redesigned Apple Watch app. Continue reading “Spotify Rewards Program rolls out to Premium Mini users in India”

Opera browser’s Lucid Mode enhances online video quality

Opera browser for the desktop has been with a new Lucid Mode that enhances the quality of online videos. The company said that the mode will add sharpness and clarity so that content can be enjoyed as it was meant to be, without the hassle or stress of poor quality impeding the experience. Continue reading “Opera browser’s Lucid Mode enhances online video quality”

Twitter Community Notes crowdsourced tweet fact-checking rolls out globally

Twitter has announced that it has started rolling out Community Notes, a feature that lets people on Twitter to collaboratively add helpful notes to Tweets that might be misleading. This was introduced last year as Birdwatch. Continue reading “Twitter Community Notes crowdsourced tweet fact-checking rolls out globally”

Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes

Google has added two new performance settings to Chrome’s most recent desktop release, allowing it to utilize up to 40% and 10 GB less memory to keep your tabs open and extend your battery life when it’s getting low. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes”

Microsoft rolls out Communities in Teams to connect, collaborate, and share

Microsoft has unveiled Communities, a new feature for the free and personal edition of Teams that allows users to get together, connect, share, and collaborate. An earlier Microsoft Teams update added instant meeting polls, scheduled messages, and other features. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Communities in Teams to connect, collaborate, and share”

Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to Messages in iCloud, Photos, device backups and more

Apple today announced three additional security features aimed at securing user data in the cloud, marking the next stage in the company’s continuous endeavor to give users even stronger solutions to protect their data. Earlier, Apple expanded its self-service repair programme to Europe. Continue reading “Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to Messages in iCloud, Photos, device backups and more”

WhatsApp rolls out ‘Avatar’ feature widely

After beta testing earlier this July, WhatsApp has announced the roll-out of avatars to its app, a new and personalized way to express yourself. Your avatar is a digital representation of yourself that may be made from countless combinations of various facial characteristics, hairstyles, and clothing, according to the company. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out ‘Avatar’ feature widely”

Apple updates App Store pricing with 700 new price points

App store awards

Apple has announced the biggest change to the App Store’s pricing since its first launch. Developers will now have access to 700 new price points and new pricing tools that, according to the company, “will make it easier to set prices per App Store country or region, manage foreign exchange rate changes, and more.” Recently, Apple’s App Store Awards announced the Best Apps and Games of 2022. Continue reading “Apple updates App Store pricing with 700 new price points”