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Instagram is testing a way to display posts in chronological order
In 2016, Instagram began messing with users' feeds, much to fans' chagrin. The posts they would see from the accounts they followed weren't in order of when they were posted, but in order of what the app's algorithm determined to be worth looking at. Thankfully, there might be ...
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Uber test lets you dial a phone number for a ride - no app required
Uber is testing a feature that allows passengers to call a 1-800 number to book a ride in lieu of dealing solely with the ...
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WhatsApp now has more than 2 billion users
WhatsApp announced today it has crossed the mark of 2 billion users today. It's the second Facebook-owned service to achieve that milestone after the social network got to that number in 2017. The mobile messaging app was initially released in 2009, and was acquired by Facebook ...
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Chinese government rolls out coronavirus 'close contact detector' app
China has rolled out an app that lets people check whether they have been at close contact with someone infected by the coronavirus. ...
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Remember is an app that lets you set reminders from macOS Spotlight
I've used tons of reminder apps to keep up with tasks I need to complete. However, one of the biggest problems is that I grow out of the habit of using that app. So for some pressing reminders, I just use Google Assistant or Siri. But they aren't really useful for work reminders. Thankfully, ...
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I fixed the infamous Iowa Caucus app in 30 minutes
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full 'Sprint' program here. Last week everyone was talking about Iowa. I usually wouldn’t bother covering the controversy here if not for two things. First of all, ...
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WhatsApp beta reveals dark mode is finally coming to the iPhone
Dark mode for WhatsApp is soon coming to the iPhone, as numerous users in its beta program have spotted the feature in the ...
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YouTube Music might soon allow you to upload songs to library
One of the standout features in the Google Play Music streaming service is the cloud library, which lets you upload your own collection of audio files and listen to them anywhere. According to 9to5Google, the company is working on a new version of YouTube Music that ...
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Instagram will now let you remove pity follows -- here's how you can do it
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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This indoor cycling app is making me suffer, and it's highly effective
The Sufferfest is a digital indoor cycle training app that's dramatically changing the way I train. It's pushing me harder ...
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WhatsApp fixed a bug in its desktop app that allowed access to files on your computer
Last month, WhatsApp fixed a bug in its desktop app that allowed attackers to read files from your computer. A post published ...
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WhatsApp no longer works on millions of (very) old phones
On February 1, 2020, WhatsApp ended support for some of the oldest devices still in use. This includes iPhones running iOS ...
