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Waze Introduces Nostalgic Themes for Its Apps: ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, Go!
Nostalgia has its ways, but now Waze has its nostalgia too. With its new themes, you don’t have to accelerate up to 88 mph to travel to the past. All you need to do is select the theme you prefer and enjoy the aesthetics of your favorite decade of the...
- 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...
- 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...
- Alexander Jameson
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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...
- Alexander Jameson
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Nintendo Switch Online to Get Sonic Spinball and More Classics from Genesis
Nintendo Switch has replaced all the other consoles with this one-of-a-kind gaming giant. But what if you truly adored games for earlier devices? Rejoice, Nintendo will handle it. For Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, there are good things to come, including Sonic Spinball, Space Harrier II, Shining Force II, and more.
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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...
- Olivia McCrorie
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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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Olivia McCrorie
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Apple Arcade: The Top 10 Games Worth Your Time
When you get your Apple One subscription for fitness and music, you will once in a while look at Arcade and wonder if there are some games that deliver. The answer is yes, and we have picked the top 10 titles for you. While intended Arcade subscribers are well aware...
- Alexander Jameson
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Waze Introduces Nostalgic Themes for Its Apps: ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, Go!
Nostalgia has its ways, but now Waze has its nostalgia too. With its new themes, you don’t have to accelerate up to 88 mph to travel to the past. All you need to do is select the theme you prefer and enjoy the aesthetics of your favorite decade of the...