WhatsApp’s latest beta has a major green screen issue
Everett Key Takeaways WhatsApp beta version 2.24.24.5 faces an issue wherein the app returns to a green screen while opening a chat. This version of WhatsApp beta also contains a force…
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The Google app is testing a convenient way to check your search history
Key Takeaways The Google app is testing a new Activity tab that combines recent searches and saved items. This change is currently rolling out to a limited number of users,…
YouTube Premium’s price hikes will even hit grandfathered Music subscribers
Key Takeaways YouTube Premium subscribers are facing a surprise price hike in Europe and South America, affecting individual, family, and even student plans. The price increase appears significant, with reports…
Pocket Casts’ ability to sync podcasts makes it great on Android or iOS
The reality of writing about technology is that you regularly move your life from one device to another. Choosing apps and services to make this transition is easy, but I’ve…
Android emoji reactions now work on iPhone messages after secret fix
Key Takeaways Emoji reactions now display correctly between Android and iPhone users. Emoji reactions sent from Android users no longer show up as a separate text. Apple improved cross-platform texting…
How to see which apps are draining your phone’s battery the most
Not all apps are created equally. Some third-party apps consume your device’s battery more than others. These apps lead to problems with software optimization, high data consumption, and increased activity…
This new Google Photos trick makes it impossible to miss new activities
Key Takeaways Google Photos introduces Updates page for users to track all in-app activities. There will be a new bell icon that replaces the current Sharing button. The feature will…
YouTube’s new playback speed slider lets you get as granular as you want
Key Takeaways YouTube’s new playback slider offers more precise control in .05 second increments for a tailored viewing experience. The updated interface is cleaner and less cluttered than the previous…
Google Vids is rolling out now, making video creation a breeze for Workspace users
Key Takeaways Google’s April-announced Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation tool, is now rolling out to Google Workspace users. Vids leverages Gemini AI to generate video scripts, suggest scenes, and…
TikTok just got itself kicked out of Canada
Key Takeaways The Canadian government shuts down TikTok offices due to national security risks from ByteDance. The decision follows a comprehensive review by intelligence agencies raising data vulnerability concerns. The…