Spotify is completely classifying its play and shuffle buttons, albeit only for paid subscribers. The company announced today that it is beginning to roll out specific buttons for the two activities, which will replace the combined play/shuffle button that is currently located at the top of music tracks and artist pages. Continue reading “Spotify launches individual buttons for premium subscribers”
Users of Amazon Drive were informed through email that the firm would be discontinuing Amazon Drive on December 31, 2023. The service debuted in March 2011 as a safe cloud storage option for Amazon users to back up their files. Members also receive 5GB of free storage with web, iOS, and Android apps. Continue reading “Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023”
According to WABetInfo, WhatsApp is working on releasing a feature that lets group admins delete any message for everyone. Group administrators will be able to better manage their WhatsApp groups with the addition of the ability to remove group messages for everyone. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out the admin delete feature, releasing a fix for the catch-up button”
The price of Twitter Blue, the social network’s premium subscription service, is going to increase. It’s been a little over 8 months since its launch. A few new capabilities were added to Twitter last year with the debut of Twitter Blue, which was available to anyone who was willing to pay $2.99 per month. The service will now cost $4.99 per month in the US. It was launched in Canada and Australia last year and expanded to New Zealand, and the US earlier this year. Continue reading “Twitter Blue subscription gets a price hike”
As early as next month, ChromeOS will receive a slew of new productivity and video editing tools. The firm will release new Chromebook features, including editing features in the Google Photos app, improved app functionality, and tools to manage and complete tasks “with just a few taps.” Recently, Chromebooks got better integration with Android devices. Continue reading “Chromebooks to get new video editing and productivity apps”
Google has announced that a fresh new appearance based on Google’s Material Design 3 is blended with beneficial enhancements for every Gmail user, including all the benefits of Google Workspace, is now rolling out. Over the years, the company offered innovative methods to stay productive, such as the tabbed inbox, AI-based collaborations like Smart Compose and Smart Reply, and native apps for iOS and Android. Recently, Google rolled out offline mode to its desktop version as well. Continue reading “Google rolls out unified Gmail interface widely”
MapmyIndia has announced the launch of Mappls RealView, India’s first and only fully indigenous All India 360-degree Panoramic Street View & 3D Metaverse Maps Service, on India’s own, native, free mapping site, Mappls.com on the web for mobiles and computers, and the Mappls App on Android and iOS. Google Maps Street View was also launched in India today. Continue reading “MapmyIndia launches Mappls RealView and 360-degree street view”
Dell Technologies has announced the discontinuation of its Mobile Connect platform, as well as Alienware Mobile Connect, and that it will no longer be downloadable. The applications, which allow users to send texts and make phone calls through their laptops, are being phased out. The firm’s support document specifies when the applications will be inaccessible or be discontinued. Continue reading “Dell Mobile Connect app to be discontinued on July 31”
Instagram appears to be investing more in Reels and tweaking the platform to support more video creators. This is understandable given the company’s desire to compete with the rapidly developing TikTok platform. Instagram’s new move generated a lot of talk, and many people believe it is losing its uniqueness. Continue reading “Instagram responds to backlash, says video is inevitable”
In order to make tablets and other devices with larger screens easier to use, Android released 12L earlier this year. In order to leverage the additional space on tablets’ larger screens, Google disclosed plans to enhance more than 20 Google apps there during I/O. Starting today, Google Workspace applications will be significantly faster and better on larger Android screens, says Google. Continue reading “Google updates Workspace apps for larger screens”
Apple started enabling “reader” apps earlier this year so that users could log in and pay for a subscription via external connections from locations other than the App Store. Netflix is adding a feature to its iOS app that sends users to its website when they want to sign up for a new membership. Continue reading “Netflix introduces external subscription option for iOS users”
Today, Meta unveiled new tools for Instagram that make it simpler and more enjoyable for users to collaborate, create, and share reels. Recently, Instagram introduced new tools for creators to connect with subscribers. Continue reading “Instagram Reels gets new creative tools; video uploads under 15 min will now be shared as Reels”
The Meta-owned Facebook app is getting a revamp to its interface. This time it’s not the design changes, instead the company has split up the content we consume on the news feed (i.e. the feed we see when opening the app). Till date, we were consuming both our personal content—friends’ posts, posts from pages we follow, etc.—as well as suggested posts from Facebook in the news feed. Continue reading “Facebook is getting new Feeds tab — Here’s how it works”
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced today that the company will give Instagram users a new map experience that can be searched and changes over time. People who use the improved map will be able to look at the most-tagged places in the area or sort the places listed by categories like restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out all new searchable map”
