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Meta is killing the Messenger app for Apple Watch on May 31
Meta is killing its Messenger for Apple Watch app on May 31, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. Apple Watch users who have the app installed are being notified that “after May 31st
Google enables Chromebook app streaming for select Pixel and Xiaomi devices
Among the slew of announcements at Google I/O, the tech giant revealed that it has enabled app streaming through Phone Hub in ChromeOS Beta. The feature allows you to use different apps from your Andr
Pinterest is combining Pins and Idea Pins into a single format
As Pinterest further shifts its focus to video content following the development of its video-focused Idea Pins, the company says it will now streamline its tools for all Pin formats into one creation
Google’s Health Connect platform is coming to Android 14 with new features
At its annual Google I/O conference, Google announced a few updates to Health Connect, which is a platform that allows users to store health data and adjust privacy settings all in one place. Health C
Android is getting generative AI wallpapers you create with suggested prompts
Google is building upon Material You to give users the option to create a more personalized experience on their devices, the company announced at it I/O developer conference today. Most notably, the c
Google is experimenting with a new AI-powered conversational mode in Search
Google Search is introducing a new experimental conversational mode that is powered by generative AI, the company announced at its annual I/O developer conference today. Instead of rolling out the pro
Google Maps is getting a new ‘Immersive View for Routes’ feature
Google Maps is going to introduce a new “Immersive View for Routes” feature in select cities, Google announced at its annual I/O conference today. The new feature brings all of the informa
Etsy’s latest feature lets couples create wedding registries with items on its marketplace
Etsy announced today that it’s launching Etsy Registry, a new feature that allows couples to register for personalized and handmade wedding gifts on the site. Couples can now create and share th
Amazon’s new service lets users buy physical items in games and apps
Amazon is launching a new immersive shopping experience called “Amazon Anywhere,” the company announced on Tuesday. The service brings Amazon’s online marketplace to video games and
Meta reworks its Ads on Reels monetization program with a new performance-based payout model
Meta is testing a new payout model for its Ads on Reels monetization program that pays creators based on the performance of their public Reels, not the earnings of ads on their Reels, the company anno
TikTok launches a new hub to help brands better connect with its audiences
TikTok announced today that it’s launching a new “TikTok World Hub” for brands that is designed to help them learn how to connect with audiences and get discovered. The hub outlines
Apple is launching Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPad later this month
Apple is finally bringing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad, the company announced on Tuesday. Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad will each be available on the App Store for $4.99 per month or
Samsung’s Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature for the Galaxy Watch receives FDA clearance
Samsung announced today that its Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature for the Galaxy Watch has received FDA clearance. Together with the Galaxy Watch’s Electrocardiogram (ECG) function, t
Amazon quietly acquired audio content discovery engine Snackable AI to boost its podcast projects
Amazon quietly acquired Estonia–based audio content discovery engine Snackable AI last December to boost its podcast features, as first reported by New York Post. The tech giant told TechCrunch in a
Amazon’s TikTok-like Inspire shopping feed is now available to all customers in the US
Amazon’s in-app TikTok-like shopping feed is now available to all customers in the United States, according to the company’s website. The feature rolled out to select U.S. customers in Dec
Google celebrates Star Wars Day with a fun Grogu Easter egg
Google is celebrating Star Wars Day with a special Easter egg featuring Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda. When you type “Grogu” or “Baby Yoda” into the Google Search bar, the cha
WhatsApp now lets you create single-vote polls and forward media with captions
WhatsApp is adding a few new updates around polls and sharing on its platform, the company announced on Thursday. Most notably, you can now create single-vote polls and forward media with captions. Yo
Twitter’s mobile web app is currently down for some
A few days after a Twitter bug randomly logged some users out of their accounts, the company’s web app on mobile is now currently down for some. The social network’s mobile and desktop app
Blue verified checkmarks are coming to Gmail
Google is going to start displaying a blue checkmark next to select senders’ names on Gmail to verify their identity, the company announced on Wednesday. The new blue checkmarks will automatical
Fortnite is now available on Fire TV and Amazon Luna
Amazon announced today that customers in the United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom can now play Fortnite on their Fire TVs via its Amazon Luna cloud gaming service. Amazon Prime member