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Android 14 can block users from sideloading very old apps
Android 14 code could block users from installing ancient apps, so long as phone makers use the feature.
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expect
Facebook Messenger's encrypted chats now include many features from unprotected conversations, including custom emoji and themes.
Tapbots shuts down Tweetbot as it pivots to Mastodon
Tweetbot has shut down due to Twitter's ban on third-party apps, but a Mastodon client is taking its place.
Instagram's redesigned home screen ditches the shopping tab
Instagram is reworking its home screen to drop the shopping tab and put 'new post' back where it used to be.
Google merges Maps and Waze teams but says apps will remain separate
As part of recent cost-cutting measures, Google is planning to merge the 500 employees working on Waze into the group in charge of Maps.
WhatsApp now supports Meta's bitmoji-like avatars
WhatsApp now supports Meta's decidedly bitmoji-like avatars for use as stickers.
Microsoft Teams takes on Facebook groups with community hubs
Microsoft Teams now has community hubs that let you organize your local sports team or carpooling group.
Google’s best app of 2022 is an AI art generator, which sounds about right
Google has handed out its Play Store best of 2022 awards, and the top app is an AI art generator.
Apple’s 2022 App Store Awards put the focus on ‘cultural impact’
Apple highlighted 16 apps and games for 2022's App Store Awards for delivering "exceptional experiences and making a profound cultural impact."
Apple Watch Ultra's powerful diving tools arrive with the Oceanic+ app
Apple Watch Ultra owners finally have access to the promised Oceanic+ app, turning their wristwear into a dive computer.
Moog's holiday deals include a free new effects plugin
Moog has unveiled holiday promos that include a free effects plugin and 50 percent off its iOS and Mac synth apps.
Serif's Affinity V2 apps includes a full creative suite for the iPad
The new Affinity Version 2 creative suite is here, and all three apps are now available for the iPad — you can even design page layouts on your tablet.
DALL-E's AI art generation is now available for apps
DALL-E's AI image creation is now available to use in apps, and you now have the full rights to whatever it makes.
WhatsApp's new Communities feature aims to bring related group chats together
The idea behind Communities is to bring group chats together "under one umbrella with a structure that works for them.”
Gmail will track packages to help with your holiday shopping
Google will offer package tracking in Gmail — you won't have to leave the app to follow a shipment.
Bizarre Instagram outage left some thinking they were banned
An Instagram outage left some users unable to access their accounts.
Telegram nixes paid posts on iOS after blowback from Apple
The service is working on ways for creators to bypass 'Apple's restrictive ecosystem,' CEO Pavel Durov said.
Samsung Wallet payments and passes are coming to 13 more countries this year
Samsung Wallet is expanding to 13 countries by the end of the year, including Denmark, South Africa and UAE.
TikTok will offer movie showtimes and ticket options after showing trailers
Separately, TikTok announced details on adding videos to "link in bio" pages during a product summit.
Microsoft Office will be replaced by Microsoft 365 as part of its ongoing refresh
Microsoft is removing most of the remaining Office branding in favor of Microsoft 365.