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iOS 26 to Improve Child Account Setup Process, Will Allow Parents to Share Child's Age Range With Apps
Apple is improving parental controls with its upcoming iOS 26 update. Upcoming improvements include a streamlined Child Account setup, more granular App Store age ratings, and the option for parents to share a child's age range with apps for age-appropriate content. Parents will also be able to use Communication Limits to approve new contacts on Me...
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Threads Begins Testing the Ability to Send DMs Without Switching to Instagram
Threads will soon let you send DMs to other users, as per a company official. The Meta-owned company is testing the feature and it is reported to be introduced in select markets this week. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the ability to send messages directly on Threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.
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Salesforce Said to Have Blocked AI Rivals from Using Slack Data
Slack recently blocked other software firms from searching or storing messages on its platform. Since the Salesforce change, Glean and other applications can no longer index, copy or store the data they access via the Slack API on a long-term basis.
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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WWDC 2025: watchOS 26 Offers AI Workout Buddy, Wrist Flick Gesture, Liquid Glass Design, and More
Apple unveiled watchOS 26 at WWDC today with a refreshed Liquid Glass design. The update brings upgrades to Smart Stack, Control Centre, and the Photos watch face. It offers an AI-powered Workout Buddy that provides real-time personalised insights based on fitness history. The Workout app gets a new layout, Smart Stack predictions are improved, and...
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WWDC 2025: Apple Announces iOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design, Apple Intelligence Enhancements and More
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 26, its latest operating system for the iPhone. The update brings a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass, with more customisation options for the home and lock screen. New Apple Intelligence features have been introduced for the Phone app, while Messages, Apple Music, CarPlay, and other apps also benefit from new cap...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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Apple WWDC 2025: Date, Time, How To Watch And What To Expect This Year
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just around the corner, and tech fans are eager to see the new things the tech giant will reveal.
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Snapchat Launches Apple Watch App With Scribble, Dictation Support; Lens Studio Now on iOS
Snapchat on Thursday expanded its availability by launching a dedicated app for the Apple Watch. This new app allows users to preview an incoming message and reply to it using multiple options such as Dictation and Scribble. Alongside, the social media platform has also introduced its Lens Studio app on iOS and as a web tool which allows developers...
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iOS 26 to Bring Message Translation, Animated Lock Screen Album Artwork and Revamped CarPlay UI: Report
iOS 26 will be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), and leaked details about the upcoming OS update indicates that new features will be announced for Apple's built-in applications, such as Apple Music, Messages, Notes, and CarPlay.
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Telegram Update Brings DMs to Channels, Voice Message Trimming, and More Features
Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables users to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and admins via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access ...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
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Elon Musk Says New XChat on X Comes With Bitcoin-Style Encryption, New Features
Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that XChat, the social media platform’s new direct messaging (DM) feature, will offer Bitcoin-style encryption. Currently available in beta on X (formerly known as Twitter), XChat is a new offering for the paid subscribers. Apart from encryption, the messaging tool will also come with vanishing messages, audio and vid...
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WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS
WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsAp...
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WhatsApp Working on Logout Option for Primary Phones on Latest Beta Release: Report
WhatsApp could soon introduce a logout feature for primary devices, according to details spotted in a recent teardown. This new functionality would offer users greater flexibility, allowing them to temporarily stop using the messaging platform or switch accounts without deleting app data.
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iOS 26 to Improve Child Account Setup Process, Will Allow Parents to Share Child's Age Range With Apps
Apple is improving parental controls with its upcoming iOS 26 update. Upcoming improvements include a streamlined Child Account setup, more granular App Store age ratings, and the option for parents to share a child's age range with apps for age-appropriate content. Parents will also be able to use Communication Limits to approve new contacts on Me...
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Threads Begins Testing the Ability to Send DMs Without Switching to Instagram
Threads will soon let you send DMs to other users, as per a company official. The Meta-owned company is testing the feature and it is reported to be introduced in select markets this week. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the ability to send messages directly on Threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.
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Salesforce Said to Have Blocked AI Rivals from Using Slack Data
Slack recently blocked other software firms from searching or storing messages on its platform. Since the Salesforce change, Glean and other applications can no longer index, copy or store the data they access via the Slack API on a long-term basis.
-
Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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WWDC 2025: watchOS 26 Offers AI Workout Buddy, Wrist Flick Gesture, Liquid Glass Design, and More
Apple unveiled watchOS 26 at WWDC today with a refreshed Liquid Glass design. The update brings upgrades to Smart Stack, Control Centre, and the Photos watch face. It offers an AI-powered Workout Buddy that provides real-time personalised insights based on fitness history. The Workout app gets a new layout, Smart Stack predictions are improved, and...
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WWDC 2025: Apple Announces iOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design, Apple Intelligence Enhancements and More
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 26, its latest operating system for the iPhone. The update brings a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass, with more customisation options for the home and lock screen. New Apple Intelligence features have been introduced for the Phone app, while Messages, Apple Music, CarPlay, and other apps also benefit from new cap...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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Apple WWDC 2025: Date, Time, How To Watch And What To Expect This Year
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just around the corner, and tech fans are eager to see the new things the tech giant will reveal.
-
Snapchat Launches Apple Watch App With Scribble, Dictation Support; Lens Studio Now on iOS
Snapchat on Thursday expanded its availability by launching a dedicated app for the Apple Watch. This new app allows users to preview an incoming message and reply to it using multiple options such as Dictation and Scribble. Alongside, the social media platform has also introduced its Lens Studio app on iOS and as a web tool which allows developers...
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iOS 26 to Bring Message Translation, Animated Lock Screen Album Artwork and Revamped CarPlay UI: Report
iOS 26 will be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), and leaked details about the upcoming OS update indicates that new features will be announced for Apple's built-in applications, such as Apple Music, Messages, Notes, and CarPlay.
-
Telegram Update Brings DMs to Channels, Voice Message Trimming, and More Features
Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables users to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and admins via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access ...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
-
Elon Musk Says New XChat on X Comes With Bitcoin-Style Encryption, New Features
Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that XChat, the social media platform’s new direct messaging (DM) feature, will offer Bitcoin-style encryption. Currently available in beta on X (formerly known as Twitter), XChat is a new offering for the paid subscribers. Apart from encryption, the messaging tool will also come with vanishing messages, audio and vid...
-
WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS
WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsAp...
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WhatsApp Working on Logout Option for Primary Phones on Latest Beta Release: Report
WhatsApp could soon introduce a logout feature for primary devices, according to details spotted in a recent teardown. This new functionality would offer users greater flexibility, allowing them to temporarily stop using the messaging platform or switch accounts without deleting app data.
