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The Threads team has not started working on a separate inbox or direct messaging system for the social network, despite user demands. Instagram inbox will continue to be used for messaging within the Threads app. However, there is a possibility that the company might make it easier for users to send messages to Instagram directly
Apple has recently announced the arrival of their latest iPhone operating system, iOS 18, set to launch on September 16. This new version comes with a plethora of exciting features and improvements that aim to enhance user experience and functionality. iOS 18 brings a variety of customization options to the table, allowing users to arrange
Italy-based app company Bending Spoons recently acquired the Dutch file transfer service WeTransfer in July, and the latest news reveals that they are planning to lay off 75% of the staff. This decision comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the size of the workforce at WeTransfer, which reportedly consists of over 350 employees.
Meta, like many other tech giants, has developed its own generative AI model called Llama. Unlike some other models, Llama is considered “open,” allowing developers to download and use it as they wish, with certain restrictions. While models like Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, and Google’s Gemini are only accessible through APIs, Meta has partnered with
Meta recently released an update on its strategy to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Europe. The DMA aims to enhance competition in digital marketplaces, particularly concerning Meta’s messaging platforms, Messenger and WhatsApp. According to a blog post by Meta, the DMA mandates that the company offer an option in WhatsApp and Messenger
Android recently unveiled five new updates to its mobile operating system aimed at enhancing the user experience. Among these updates are several new accessibility features that cater to users with disabilities such as blindness and low vision. These features include “TalkBack,” which provides detailed audio descriptions of digital images powered by Gemini Nano, Google’s large-language-model-based
Google recently revealed its plans to launch Android 15 and provide the source code ahead of the official consumer release. This new mobile operating system will be available on supported Pixel devices in the upcoming weeks. In addition to Google’s own devices, Android 15 will also be rolled out on select devices from various manufacturers,
Snapchat has been facing challenges with its user interface and design for years now. CEO Evan Spiegel has acknowledged the difficulties older users face in navigating the app, which has led to numerous attempts at simplifying the platform. The 2018 redesign was a controversial move that alienated many users and caused a significant drop in
In a recent turn of events, Apple made the controversial decision to terminate the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company founded by one of their own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. This move came after multiple rejections of Appstun’s app, which Apple claimed violated its strict App Store guidelines. The repercussions
TikTok has recently announced a new feature called “Manage Topics,” which gives users more control over the content they see on their For You feed. This feature allows users to tailor their feed to show more or less of certain topics based on their preferences. By accessing the feature through Settings and selecting “Content Preferences,”