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Instagram now lets you choose who can — and can’t — see your Stories
Instagram Stories are great for quickly sharing what’s going on in your life – but sometimes you don’t want all your followers to see them. The app’s new Close Friends feature makes it easier to restrict your Stories to a select group of people, so you don’t have to worry about your boss, your parents, or random strangers having a look. äàëüøå »
2018-11-30 15:07
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SwiftKey adds a surprisingly handy search bar to its Android keyboard
I’ve been switching between Google’s Gboard and SwiftKey for the past couple of years as my default Android software keyboard, because both of them offer compelling features. However, I’m partial to SwiftKey because of its arrow keys for moving around text – and I now have another reason to stick with it. äàëüøå »
2018-11-30 09:06
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Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp is a show of support for all women in tech
Apple announced earlier this week it’d be launching an app development camp exclusive to female-led companies and developers, as a way of encouraging women in app development and cultivating their talents. äàëüøå »
2018-11-30 02:01
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Stoop is like Google Reader, but for newsletters
During my countless hours on the internet, I find myself subscribing to lots of potentially interesting newsletters. More often than not, they end up deep in my email inbox, unread. The team at Stoop has a solution. äàëüøå »
2018-11-28 16:55
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LinkedIn tests Snapchat Stories-esque feature called ‘Student Voices’
Well, it’s finally happened. LinkedIn finally ripped off Snapchat’s Stories, meaning it joins the illustrious company of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google, WhatsApp, and just about everyone else. äàëüøå »
2018-11-21 03:25
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Apple pulls the Tumblr app after offensive images surface on the site
Last Friday, the app for the blogging site Tumblr quietly disappeared from the iOS App Store, with no apparent explanation. Now, after a weekend of silence, we know why — and it’s a really bad reason. äàëüøå »
2018-11-21 00:30
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Student discovers copycat stalker imitating her Instagram account
A Scottish college student apparently discovered a classmate had been imitating her pictures on Instagram, to an eerie degree. According to a now-deleted Facebook post, a woman named Chloe Cowan and her sister spotted the copycat, allegedly a fellow student named Honey Basra. äàëüøå »
2018-11-20 02:31
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Instagram’s new dashboard tells you how much time you waste in the app
Like we anticipated in August, Instagram has rolled out a dashboard that lets you set daily time limits for using the app, and an option to temporarily mute push notifications. This is in line with the ongoing attempts by Instagram’s parent company, Facebook, to introduce new features in its apps to to help users fight social media addiction. äàëüøå »
2018-11-15 11:05
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Pocket Casts’ major redesign made it my favorite podcast app – again
I’ve been mad about Pocket Casts for ages, because while it’s been a reliable podcast player for Android and iOS over the years, it hadn’t been updated to include some basic features that others had – despite being a paid product. äàëüøå »
2018-11-15 10:42
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Turn any photo into a WhatsApp sticker with this free Android app
WhatsApp finally introduced stickers on its platform only last month, and offered a bunch of sticker packs that were previously available on Facebook Messenger. But if you’re on Android, you can easily create your own stickers right on your phone. äàëüøå »
2018-11-13 13:50
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Firefox gets a price comparison tool just in time for your holiday shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, Mozilla has a new tool to help make your shopping less painful with the launch of a new Firefox plugin called Price Wise. Currently in testing, the new add-on lets you track the prices of products across five major storefronts in the US. äàëüøå »
2018-11-13 10:18
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Cloudflare brings its privacy-focused DNS switching service to phones
If you’re concerned about your government snooping on your browsing history, or simply want an easy way to access sites blocked in your part of the world, Cloudflare’s got you covered with a new app for Android and iOS. äàëüøå »
2018-11-12 08:35
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Disney+ will come with new Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar shows
Disney this week revealed details about its homegrown streaming service. It’ll be called Disney+, and it’ll be populated by new material in Disney’s most popular franchises, including Marvel and Star Wars. äàëüøå »
2018-11-9 20:53
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Instagram’s rumored School Stories could be cool — with rigorous moderation
Word on the street is that Instagram is testing a new, collaborative kind of Story — specifically, a kind which would be used within schools. While it’s in no way confirmed the app will ever have this feature, it could turn out to be a positive thing for students, if done properly. äàëüøå »
2018-11-7 21:37
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BitTab: Windows Desktop Cryptocurrency (Coin) Ticker Price Widget App
What Is BitTab? BitTab is a cryptocurrency (coin) ticker widget available for windows. It is very simple and intuitive for users. BitTab displays the values and prices of a variety of cryptocurrencies that are available on various exchanges worldwide. äàëüøå »
2018-11-4 07:38
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This app supports those struggling with opioid addiction
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one of the biggest problems faced by people recovering from drug addiction is in forming supportive relationships that keep them away from triggers causing relapse. äàëüøå »
2018-10-26 19:44
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WhatsApp introduces stickers at last
WhatsApp is super late introducing stickers on its messaging platform, but hey, at least they’re available now. There are already a bunch of free sticker packs available, and you’ll recognize some of them from Facebook Messenger (no surprise there). äàëüøå »
2018-10-26 11:39
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Adobe shows off a video editing tool to magically isolate moving objects in seconds
At its recent Max conference, Adobe showed off a bunch of cool new features that it could potentially include in updates to its powerful photo, audio, and video editing software. The most useful of the lot helps you select and isolate moving objects in videos, with just a few clicks. äàëüøå »
2018-10-18 16:19
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Adobe to finally bring the ‘real’ Photoshop to iPads
Adobe revealed at its MAX event that a new Photoshop would be coming for iPads — and not just any old defrocked mobile version. No, the “real” Photoshop will be available for your iPad sometime next year. äàëüøå »
2018-10-16 01:08
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Wunderlist’s founders just raised $19M to build an online presentation tool
The founding team behind Wunderlist, the productivity app acquired by Microsoft in 2015, today announced they’ve raised $19 million to bring their next project to life: Pitch. com. The idea behind Pitch is attractive to anyone frustrated with the limits of existing presentation software. äàëüøå »
2018-10-9 16:00
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today revealed it’s introducing nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find and follow people you meet in the flesh on Instagram, without any of the hassle of searching. The nametag contains your handle, as well as a picture. äàëüøå »
2018-10-5 00:38
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Google’s new Voice Access app lets you use Android hands-free
Google has a new free Android app that lets you get around your phone, tap buttons, and type across the interface and all your apps using just your voice. It’s called Voice Access, and it works similar to how you use voice commands with Google Assistant. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 10:46
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Instagram is down for many users
Instagram seems to be down for a lot of users worldwide. Its website and app both are inaccessible at the momentum. Several of my colleagues at TNW across countries were unable to access Instagram on desktop and mobile. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 10:25
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Opera Touch for iOS is great for people with small hands and big phones
Opera today announced the general availability of its newest mobile browser, Opera Touch for iOS. Its killer feature is the ability to surf the Internet on Apple’s latest big-screen phones, especially the truly gargantuan iPhone XS Max. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 19:00
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Plex is killing off its Cloud streaming service this November
Plex is shuttering its Cloud offering – which lets you stream content stored in your Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive storage straight to your connected devices – at the end of November. The decision follows multiple technical issues with the service since it launched in 2016, which prompted the company to stop creating new cloud servers in February. äàëüøå »
2018-9-12 09:17
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Instagram’s parents guide is helpful, but doesn’t go deep enough
Instagram today published a new guide on its Well-Being center aimed at parents of younger Instagram users. While the resources it offers are very helpful for non-savvy guardians, it doesn’t offer tools for addressing some of Instagram‘s deeper issues and the trouble it can cause young people. äàëüøå »
2018-9-7 21:35
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Skype has yet another new design, but hasn’t fixed its core problems
Microsoft today announced it would be walking back previous updates to Skype, and returning to the basics of video calling and messaging. Essentially, it’s finally dropped the hokey makeover it forced on users last year. äàëüøå »
2018-9-5 20:40
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Appscope is an app store for people who hate installing apps
Apps are what make your mobile device useful – except when they up too much storage space, or even too much of your attention. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em, eh? Appscope makes it easy to achieve a middle ground of sorts: it’s a store for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) that work in your browser, requiring no installation and offering a native experience so it’s almost impossible to tell you’re actually just using a website. äàëüøå »
2018-9-3 10:18
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WhatsApp backups won’t count against your Google Drive storage from November
Good news for folks who rely on Google Drive to store their WhatsApp backups: they’ll soon no longer count against your cloud storage quota, so the space you have on there will be entirely yours to use with other files and documents. äàëüøå »
2018-8-17 10:36
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Dating app Bumble launches fund to invest in women-led startups
The popular dating and networking app Bumble revealed yesterday that it will be launching an investment fund for female-founded startups. Today, we’re launching Bumble Fund – focusing on early-stage investments, primarily in businesses founded and led by women of color and those from underrepresented groups. äàëüøå »
2018-8-16 12:14
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Fertility app blamed for 37 unwanted pregnancies is now FDA approved in the USA
On August 10, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) made a surprising move by officially approving fertility app Natural Cycles in the USA. Though the fertility app was approved in Europe last year, has over 700,000 users, and is available in 161 countries, Natural Cycles hasn’t gone without its controversies. äàëüøå »
2018-8-15 17:34
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iOS 12 won’t support group FaceTime calls at launch
Back in June, Apple made a big fuss about group calls coming to FaceTime in iOS 12 – but it looks like the feature won’t arrive for a while yet. 9to5Mac reported that the iOS 12 Developer beta 7’s release notes point to Group FaceTime being pushed to a future software update later this fall. äàëüøå »
2018-8-14 09:16
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Gath3r (GTH Token): Cryptocurrency Web Miner App To Earn Profits?
Less than a decade after the release of the Bitcoin, a slew of crypto coins such as Zcash, Ripple, Monero, and Ethereum has cropped up. Crypto has brought a ray of hope for those that possess them. The blockchain technology that powers these coins has brought about a new method of trust. All parties that […] äàëüøå »
2018-8-12 04:42
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How app store policies allow the Infowars app to survive — and thrive
Despite being banned by four massive tech companies — Apple, Spotify, Facebook, and YouTube — Alex Jones’ Infowars app has shot to the top of the News lists on both major app storefronts with the speed of a champagne cork in the last day. äàëüøå »
2018-8-7 23:08
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Blockchain-Based Platform Unveils AI Chatbot to Help Students Pass Crucial Exams
A blockchain-based platform is addressing the “class divide” in education through an AI chatbot that is claimed to cost up to 95 percent less than private tuition #SPONSORED
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StatX: Crypto Info Sharing & Blockchain Messaging Mobile App?
What Is StatX? StatX is an application for information sharing and messaging for crypto and blockchain communities. In the steadily growing crypto and blockchain industries, this app will enable users to have seamless and timely information. äàëüøå »
2018-8-5 12:09
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Fitbit’s lame period feature proves the need for more women in tech
Once again it has being proven that more women are needed in tech after Fitbit’s period tracking feature only allows women to log their menstrual cycle if it lasted for 10 days or fewer. How long does your period last? Five days? A week? Two weeks? A month? It’s a question that doesn’t have a consistent answer month by month. äàëüøå »
2018-8-3 13:42
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Musical.ly is merging with Tik Tok’s short video platform
Musical. ly, the popular lip-sync video app, is being folded into a similar platform called Tik Tok. The merger will see Musical. ly’s brand and app disappear, and its community is being automatically migrated to Tik Tok with an app update. äàëüøå »
2018-8-2 13:04
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Strava modularizes its old subscription model for more versatility
Strava – the world’s most popular running and cycling tracking app – has announced the release of a new subscription model: Strava Summit. The free version of the app lets users track, analyze, and share their physical activity. äàëüøå »
2018-8-1 13:00
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WhatsApp rolls out group video calls at last
WhatsApp has updated its messaging service with support for group video calls, allowing you to chat with up to three more people simultaneously on its iOS and Android apps. To use the new feature, you’ll need to first start a one-on-one voice or video call with a contact, and then tap the ‘add participant’ button at the top right of your screen. äàëüøå »
2018-7-31 07:54
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YouTube’s Android app is finally getting a dark theme
Although YouTube has offered a dark theme on its web and iOS apps for months, it’s been taking its own sweet time bringing it to Android for some reason (seriously, what’s the hold-up?). Now, there’s hope. äàëüøå »
2018-7-30 12:02
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Windows 10 will soon prevent updates from unexpectedly rebooting your PC
Since the launch of Windows 10 some three years ago, Microsoft has been catching flak for the OS’ updates hijacking users’ workflows and rebooting their PCs – causing people to lose their unsaved work. äàëüøå »
2018-7-26 10:50
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Lyft contemplates ‘zen mode’ for those who want a quiet ride
A Lyft executive today mentioned the company might consider adding a “zen mode” in future, that riders could use to indicate they weren’t in the mood to speak and the drivers should leave them in peace. äàëüøå »
2018-7-26 22:08
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Here’s what Chrome’s new ‘Not secure’ warning means
If you’ve updated Google Chrome to version 68, which rolled out this week, you’ll likely begin seeing a ‘Not secure’ warning in the address bar. That’s to let you know that the site you’re visiting is not HTTPS-enabled, and the traffic is being transmitted over the old, less secure HTTP protocol. äàëüøå »
2018-7-25 09:58
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Google Docs gets an AI-powered grammar correction tool
Suck at grammar? You’ll be happy to know that Google’s introducing a grammar checker into its Docs app; it’ll use the power of machine learning to spot your mistakes as you type. The company says that its AI can identify a wide range of errors and suggest fixes for them, “from simple grammatical rules like how to use articles in a sentence (like “a” versus “an”), to more complicated grammatical concepts such as how to use subordinate clauses correctly. äàëüøå »
2018-7-25 08:12
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HQ Trivia launches down under with new Australian host
Put down the tinnies, douse the barbecue, and pick up your phones, Australia. Starting today, HQ Trivia is now available in your fair land. The spin for the Australian market is called, unsurprisingly, HQ Australia, and will be hosted by New York-based aussie expat (and The Hollywood Reporter journalist) Lyndsey Rodrigues. äàëüøå »
2018-7-25 05:00
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Yelp now tells you how clean your favorite restaurant is
Yelp today announced it’ll be adding health inspection scores to the profiles of hundreds of thousands of restaurants across America. Now you’ll be able to see if your favorite local watering hole is as clean as it looks or if inspectors found some dirty secrets. äàëüøå »
2018-7-24 07:09
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Conotoxia: Cryptocurrency Exchange Rates & Analysis App?
What Is Conotoxia? Conotoxia is a holding group that consists of people whose aim is to create innovative financial solutions. The specialized companies offer competitive, beneficial, and transparent services. äàëüøå »
2018-7-23 15:17
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Amazon’s new tool tracks down odd parts to avoid those dreaded trips to the hardware store
A new Amazon feature first spotted by TechCrunch helps anyone with an iPhone find odd parts that might otherwise involve a trip to the hardware store. Called “Part Finder,” Amazon‘s new tool is one of the more useful computer vision tools to date. äàëüøå »
2018-7-20 22:25
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Duolingo now teaches Hindi to English speakers
Duolingo, the freemium language learning platform, has just released a new module for English speakers to learn Hindi. The course that has been in a year of development was launched on Duolingo… This story continues at The Next Web äàëüøå »
2018-7-19 07:05
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