Apple recently made headlines for its decision to terminate the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company created by one of Apple’s own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. The termination came after multiple rejections of Appstun’s app, which Apple claimed violated its App Store guidelines. Appstun’s co-founder, Batuhan Karababa, mentioned that they
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In the world where data privacy is becoming increasingly important, DuckDuckGo stands out as a privacy-centric search engine. Unlike Google, DuckDuckGo does not track your search history or collect your personal information for targeted advertising. This resonates with users who value their privacy and want to keep their online activities private. In addition to its
TikTok recently announced the launch of a new feature called “Manage Topics” that aims to provide users with more control over their For You feed. This feature allows users to tailor their feed by adjusting the amount of content related to specific topics that they see. By accessing the feature through the Settings menu and
Google recently introduced a new feature for Gmail users on Android devices that allows them to directly chat with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, within the Gmail app. This feature, known as Gmail Q&A, provides users with the ability to interact with Gemini to get summaries of their emails and search for specific details. With Gmail
Threads, a popular social media platform, recently announced its integration with the fediverse, expanding its reach to alternative Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Flipboard, and other similar apps. This move allows Threads users to now view fediverse replies on posts beyond their own, enhancing the overall user experience on the platform. One of the key updates includes
Apple recently announced a strategic partnership with Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom giants, to offer exclusive benefits to Airtel subscribers. This alliance not only includes special offers for Apple’s music streaming service but also involves bundling Apple TV+ for premium customers of Airtel in India. The move also signifies the closure of Airtel’s Wynk
Niantic has recently announced the release of Scaniverse 4, a new version of its popular scanning app that promises to revolutionize the way users capture objects and places in 3D. Featuring a groundbreaking Gaussian Splitting technique, Scaniverse 4 aims to capture more data points about an object, resulting in more accurate and detailed representations with
Ephemeral posts on social networks have become increasingly popular, providing users with the option to share content that disappears after a certain period. This feature is particularly useful for those who prefer to keep their digital footprint minimal or for sharing time-sensitive information. Threads, a social networking platform, recently announced that it is testing ephemeral
Instagram’s Threads app has recently come under scrutiny from developers and reverse engineers who uncovered references to ad products within the app’s code. Despite the presence of terms like “ads” and mentions of sponsored items and ads configuration, Instagram states that it is not currently testing ads in Threads and has no immediate plans to
In a nod to the Myspace era, Instagram has recently launched a new feature that allows users to add music to their profiles. This feature is a collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter, who teased her new song “Taste” on her Instagram profile ahead of her album release. Users can now add a song to their