WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.21.9.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a secret code creation feature for locked chats with support for linked devices, and it will be available in a future update of the app! WABetaInfo Channel Stay…
Decentralized Twitter/X rival Bluesky is adding to its ranks by scooping up a member of its developer community. London-based software engineer Samuel Newman, who built the well-received third-party Bluesky client Graysky, is joining the startup, where he will now help develop Bluesky’s official app along with the rest of the front-end team. Given his change…
WhatsApp is developing a feature to allow users to search for others through their username, enhancing user privacy and connections. This feature is currently in development for the web client and it will be released in a future update. Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Search username Status? Under development Availability? WhatsApp is working…
Today, we are excited to announce a number of new DM features to help you better connect with friends, express yourself, and organize your inbox. Edit Your Messages Whether it’s a typo or something just doesn’t sound right, you can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending. To make a change, press and…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.13. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin more than 3 chats, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Chat pinning Status?…
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 19’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
YouTube hyperlinked comments are now starting to appear more widely in video comment sections as a – somewhat spammy – way to help you find more about a specific topic or interest point. Originally hyperlinked comments were rolled out as a limited experiment on YouTube, but it appears to be more widely available after this…
Today we’re excited to launch WhatsApp Channels to over 150 countries and deliver a private way to receive updates that matter to you. We’re welcoming thousands of organizations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp. If you’re new to Channels, our goal is to build the most private broadcast…
Apple Music subscribers can now transfer their playlists over to YouTube Music, according to a recent support document spotted by MacRumors. Up until now, Apple did not offer native tools for transferring playlists to rival music services, making YouTube Music the first. There are some caveats, however. Only songs available on YouTube Music can be…
Elon Musk’s crusade against the extremism research organization the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) will have its day in court on Thursday. Elon Musk’s X sued the CCDH last year, accusing it of “actively working to assert false and misleading claims about X.” The nonprofit, formed in 2018, conducts research on social media platforms…
A report from ad quality transparency platform Adalytics suggests that YouTube served adult-focused ads on almost 100 videos considered “made for kids.” Some of these ads reportedly involved content inappropriate for children, such as car wrecks, medical injuries, and clips from TV-MA shows. Adalytics found that the websites linked in the ads transmitted cookies to…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.3.76. What’s new in this update? Similar to a recent update of WhatsApp beta for Android, WhatsApp is also releasing a fix to address a crash upon opening the iOS app, and it is available to…
Meta is rolling out a software update that lets Quest 3 users eke out more battery life at the expense of graphics quality. In addition to this new Battery Saver mode, the v59 update also gives VR streamers a way to keep track of YouTube Live Chat within the headset, includes more reactions and stickers…
YouTube has long maintained its own design language that sets it apart from other Google apps. YouTube for Android is now testing a somewhat notable redesign that replaces the Library tab with “You.” This test sees YouTube remove your profile avatar in the top-right corner and move it to the bottom bar. It serves as…