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Apple Rolling Out Its Feature That Blurs Out Nudity in Messages
How do you protect kids from receiving nude pictures from strangers and, for example, sending them when asked? Apple has announced its AI-assisted protection system that blurs the image if it detects any explicit nudity in it. Since December, it’s been available in the US: now, the Cupertino company makes...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Instagram Starts Testing Full-Screen Feed Inspired by TikTok
As TikTok is taking over the world, other social media learn and follow. Many of them have already introduced their own short video formats, and then it’s time to switch to full-screen feeds. The first to do it may be Instagram; reportedly this social media has already started testing the...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Google vs. Match Group: Is Tinder to Epically Burn in Courts?
When Epic enabled Fortnite players to make payments beyond App Store and Google Play, it started the fire on a prepared dry tinder. No other than Match Group now follows suit, suing Google for blocking alternative payment methods on Android. So far, though, the two giants seem to postpone the...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Google Enables Users to Control Ad Privacy
With a new tool just released by Google, its users are now able to control their ad privacy and security settings within their accounts. My Ad Center will give users more options in terms of ad relevancy in certain services, like Search, Discover, and, of course, YouTube. No, you cannot...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Meta Tests Bitmoji-Like Avatar Reactions to Instagram Stories
Do you find it easy to react to someone’s story with a heart-eyed face, a fire, or a burst of laughter? If so, the idea of emoji reaction is great and deserves further development. And so it may happen very soon: according to a blogger, Meta already tests avatar-based reactions...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Facebook Messenger Receives a Dedicated Tab for Calls
While all mainstream messengers now offer voice and video calls as well as texting and file exchange, Facebook Messenger pretended it couldn’t do calls (even though we know it can). Now it invited you to access calls as easily as chats. The new dedicated tab appears in the updated Messenger...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Apex Legends Mobile Reaches 23M Players
Here is a success Respawn Entertainment gladly reports about. Apex Legends Mobile, only launched on May 17, has reached an impressive number of 23 million players. This makes it one of the best launches in the history of mobile gaming. And it’s not only about the powerful brand popular on...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Google, Meta, and Twitter Join Forces against Spam Bots
It takes a serious threat for such giants as Meta, Google, Twitter, and Microsoft to make a joint effort. But their statements made on June 16 are exactly such a case. On the one hand, it’s made in response to the EU regulations in the form of the new Code...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apple Maps to Introduce E-Bike-Optimized Routes
Though Apple Maps is so far behind some other navigation services, now it introduces more features that make it a more serious competitor. This time, Apple Maps is reportedly testing a new feature: route building optimized for electric bikes. As they become more popular as a means of transportation, Apple...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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WhatsApp Tests Meta-Styled Avatars for Video Calls and More
Video calls on WhatsApp are a great feature. But what if you don’t want to expose your real appearance at the moment? Meta gets it covered. Now the company is testing the ability to replace your real face with a Metaverse-styled avatar. But there is more to this feature than...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apple Music Sessions: The Reason to Finally Try Spatial Audio
Apple’s investment into music reaches a new level: now, it doesn’t just sell you music experiences via iTunes or Apple Music subscriptions but creates new ones. Apple Music Sessions is the concept that fills its concept of Spatial Audio with new meanings. And if you want to hear what your...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Snapchat Starts Introducing NFT Artworks in its AR Experiences
Just as NFT enthusiasts look a bit exhausted after the initial boom, larger corporations enter the stage. Though the value of NFT art may be overrated, the technology may be applied elsewhere – like on social media. Snapchat catches the train and articulates its plans to integrate NFT into its...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apple Rolling Out Its Feature That Blurs Out Nudity in Messages
How do you protect kids from receiving nude pictures from strangers and, for example, sending them when asked? Apple has announced its AI-assisted protection system that blurs the image if it detects any explicit nudity in it. Since December, it’s been available in the US: now, the Cupertino company makes...
