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New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-15 17:55:04

Meta is following TikTok’s lead, and will restrict private accounts, and accounts with less than 1,000 followers, from going live. Here are the details. Feature now limited to public accounts with 1,000+ followers Since Instagram introduced its Live feature in 2016, it has been available to all users, whether they were major influencers, had just a handful of followers, or used a public or private account. This week, however, users with private accounts or fewer than 1,000 followers were met

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Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-12-16 08:36:07

Truecaller is discontinuing its call recording function on iOS — just over two years after the feature was launched — as the Swedish company opts to focus on its core offering: fighting spam calls. On Friday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that its call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud

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Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-12-17 08:36:07

Truecaller is discontinuing its call recording function on iOS — just over two years after the feature was launched — as the Swedish company opts to focus on its core offering: fighting spam calls. On Friday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that its call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud

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Forgot to pay that bill? Now Brief can come to your rescue (Update: Available)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-18 05:12:47

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung now offers custom reminder cards in Now Brief via the Routines Plus app. This allows you to create reminders in Now Brief that appear at your desired time, complete with a link to open a specific app. The update has rolled out to the Galaxy Store and applies to One UI 7 phones too. Update: August 1, 2025 (3:05 AM ET): Samsung announced an updated Routines Plus app last week, allowing you to create a routine that reminds you via Now Brief. Fortunat

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 new features soon - including a big one for movie nights

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-19 03:00:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top

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Uber Eats Is Giving You a Taste of AI With These New App Features

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 06:36:24

Artificial intelligence features are popping up everywhere. From how you search the web to your photo editing skills, bots are probably a part of your day-to-day life. Now Uber Eats wants a bite. The food delivery service, powered by ride-share comoany Uber, shared a statement on Thursday about the rollout of AI features for restaurants and customers. A few of the updates bring Uber Eats in closer competition with DoorDash, which already has a few of Uber Eats' new features. AI won't control e

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Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free - 8 WatchOS 26 features I'm using now

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-20 08:21:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- just update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try now, if you don't want to wait until the official launch later this fall. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already digging into the latest update and commenting on their most a

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Finding the right image on Android just got a whole lot easier

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 20:50:28

TL;DR Google is bringing several new features to the Android Photo Picker tool. These features include the ability to change the photo grid view size, as well as a new way to choose multiple photos. These additions seem to be rolling out via the latest Android Canary release. Google introduced the Photo Picker tool in Android 13, allowing you to choose which photos an app can access. Now, this tool has received a few more quality-of-life additions. Authority Insights story on Android Authori

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These are the drawing apps I recommend, but one sticks out from the rest

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 23:00:32

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority Drawing is the oldest form of human expression, dating back to a time far older than writing. I, as a visual learner, rely heavily on illustrations or sketching out things like a prospective DIY furniture project or even cable management under my desk to visualize better. And there are a few incredible apps that help me achieve that. While Procreate is the most recommended drawing app for iPad, there is little unanimity on the Android side. Since I belong to th

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How Apple’s New Spotlight Compares to Raycast

wired.com Justin Pot 2025-12-20 23:00:00

There are all kinds of actions included out of the box. You can add calendar appointments and reminders and set timers. You can send text messages or start FaceTime calls. You can even set dedicated keyboard shortcuts for any of these actions. It's also the exact kind of thing that, until now, Raycast did that Spotlight could not. The difference is one of implementation. Apple's approach currently only works with Mac applications that implement the Spotlight feature. Right now, it’s basically l

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The 10 apps I can't live or work without - on Windows, Mac, and mobile

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-12-20 23:27:55

berkozel/Getty Images Every five years or so, I make an inventory of the apps I use most frequently. It's always fascinating to see how the list has changed over time, and it usually says something about the computing landscape. When I did that exercise this year, I was astonished at the changes. Half of the apps I used five years ago are no longer on my list at all in 2025. They've been replaced, in most cases, by apps that are tightly linked with web-based services and cloud storage and can

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This Android 16 feature solved my biggest problem with phone notifications - how it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-21 12:22:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you ever been relaxing when, out of nowhere, your phone blows up with notifications? I've been there too many times, which led me to keep my phone on silent mode 24/7. Then Google teased a new feature in Android 15 called Notification Cooldown that promised to change everything. Notification Cooldown didn't exactly hit the mark in Android 15, but it has made a comeback in the latest iteration (Android 16) to ensure that it works exactly as expect

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Traccar: an open source GPS tracking system

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-17 15:30:48

Overview Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. This repository contains Java-based back-end service. It supports more than 200 GPS protocols and more than 2000 models of GPS tracking devices. Traccar can be used with any major SQL database system. It also provides easy to use REST API. Other parts of Traccar solution include: There is also a set of mobile apps that you can use for tracking mobile devices: Features Some of the available features include: Real-time GPS tracking Dri

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Google Chrome is testing iOS-like page transitions on Android, and you can try it out now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 12:24:33

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chrome is testing a predictive back feature that previews the previous page, preventing users from accidentally navigating away. Leveraging Android’s built-in functionality, the preview shows the prior page in your history, but a gray screen if it’s returning home. The feature is currently in A/B testing in Chrome’s stable version, but users can enable it manually via feature flags. Accidentally exiting an app can be frustrating, especially whe

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Optician Sans – A free font based on historical eye charts and optotypes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 12:11:58

Press & contact Feel free to use images, movies and gifs from this Dropbox folder if you want to feature this on your blog or website. Send us an e-mail for more information or other requests.

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You can hide an AirTag in Skechers’ new kids’ shoes

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-12-22 12:18:38

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. If you’re a parent with kids in school or kids who are independently exploring their neighborhood for the first time, then there’s a good chance you’ve considered stashing a tracker somewhere on their person for added peace of mind. Skechers is making that a little easier with a new line of sneakers for kids that feature a hidden compartment in t

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NordVPN joins the scam call fight on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 17:24:52

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR NordVPN has launched a Scam Call Protection feature for Android users in the US. It flags suspicious numbers using metadata, without listening to or storing call content. The feature works on any Android device with the NordVPN app and Premium plan. Scam calls aren’t slowing down and are getting smarter in many cases. While most modern smartphones already do a decent job of flagging suspicious numbers, NordVPN thinks it can do better. The company has jus

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Watch and learn, Samsung: This Galaxy Ring competitor now predicts your chances of falling sick

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 03:00:43

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Circular’s smart ring is getting a new Immunity Index that measures your defense against diseases. It accounts for your vitals and gives you a rating on a scale of 0–8. The feature is rolling out to the companion app for the first-gen Circular Ring and will be available for the Ring 2, which is expected to be available soon. Even though the smart ring market is still niche, the entry of big players like Samsung with its Galaxy Ring has set it into mot

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Apple’s two new iPhone models this year might have a lot in common

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-23 03:37:31

Apple launches new iPhones every single year. But the introduction of a brand new model is a rarity, and this year we’ll end up getting two: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 16e. Coincidentally, these two new models could turn out having a lot in common. iPhone 16e focused on essentials, but with some drawbacks Earlier this year, Apple launched the brand new iPhone 16e. What was once thought to be an iPhone SE refresh turned into something altogether different. Apple hasn’t defined the ‘e’ in the ti

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Google Photos is getting a new video editor and some much-needed extras (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 16:30:18

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed an overhauled video editor in Google Photos. The new editor features some visual changes in line with the Material 3 Expressive style. The editor also has video flipping functionality and the ability to add music to videos. We previously discovered a redesigned image editor in Google Photos before its recent release. Google isn’t stopping here, as it’s also working on an overhauled video editor. Authority I

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TikTok 'content check' tells creators if their videos will be blocked from For You pages

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-23 18:00:15

TikTok's "For You" recommendations have long been a source of mystery and fascination for creators on the platform. Even the most seasoned TikTok stars don't always understand why some videos go viral and some don't. And there's long been lots of speculation about the types of content that is and isn't acceptable to the app's recommendation algorithm. Now, the company is looking to give creators more transparency into its recommendations. TikTok is testing out a "content check" feature that wil

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YouTube makes it easy for TV users to skip to the best bits of videos

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-12-23 18:00:05

It seems YouTube is finally giving its TV app the AI feature that lets you skip to the most interesting parts of a video. Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman reports that the Jump Ahead perk for YouTube Premium subscribers appeared on his Nvidia Shield TV yesterday, a feature that was previously exclusive to YouTube’s web and mobile platforms. Jump Ahead gives users an easy way to automatically get to the best bits of a video by using AI to analyze the most-watched segments that viewers typicall

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 useful features for free - including a new 'Surf Mode'

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-24 12:10:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top

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YouTube’s best Premium feature is finally coming to the big screen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 17:44:23

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube’s ‘Jump Ahead’ feature, which lets Premium subscribers skip to the most interesting part of a video, is now rolling out to the YouTube app on TVs. The feature uses AI and viewing data to identify the segment of the video that most viewers typically skip ahead to. Unlike on mobile and web, the TV version lets users tap their remote’s fast-forward key to automatically skip to a designated point on the progress bar. YouTube is finally bringing one

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Not sure what to watch? These new Roku features could help you decide

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-24 17:23:00

Roku If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top 10 TV Shows

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Sony’s DualSense Edge is $30 off for a limited time

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-12-24 17:12:39

If you spend a lot of time gaming on the PlayStation 5, you may want a controller that can offer more customization than the standard DualSense. The pro-style DualSense Edge is worth considering, especially now since it’s currently down to $170 ($29.99 off) on the PlayStation website with the code EVO2025 through August 4th. The same code can be used on a variety of PS5 accessories, including the Pulse Elite wireless headphones. Sony DualSense Edge $ 170 $ 200 15 % off $ 170 Sony’s pro-style co

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CashApp’s cross-platform Pool tool means none of your friends have an excuse for not pitching in

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 03:34:06

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Cash App is rolling out a new feature called “Pools.” Pools is a group payment feature that allows people to chip in money toward a large payment, whether they use the app, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Members can be invited to a Pool in-app via their $cashtag or through a shareable link for external payments. Rounding up people for a group purchase can be a hassle, especially if some of those people use different payment apps. However, Cash App is intr

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This new Contacts app update solves a problem we've all had on Android phones

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-25 03:35:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google's latest Android feature is focused on ensuring you have quick access to your communication history. It's called Contact History, and it's found within the Android Contacts app. The latest upgrade to Contacts now includes a section called "Recent activity" that lists the recent communication history with a contact. If you find an interaction (be it a phone call, text, or other form), you can tap the entry to open the associated app. Also: I changed 12 settings on my And

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The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-25 05:54:07

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Few things scratch my brain like a good beef. Kendrick vs. Drake. Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively. On my beat, it’s usually two companies fighting over health tech patents. So-and-so copied a feature from so-and-so. The latest dispute on my radar is all about semantics. More specifically, the exact meaning of wellness. Let me catch y

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Adobe adds new AI-powered image-editing features to Photoshop

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-12-25 04:00:00

Adobe is bringing more AI-powered image-editing and enhancement features to Photoshop using its Firefly models. The company said today that it is rolling out an image-upscaling feature, an object blending, and an upgraded object remover to Photoshop. The company said that the Generative Upscale feature will enhance an image up to 8 megapixels. This is useful for restoring details to old photos, upscaling images for prints, or adopting assets for various platforms. In 2024, Adobe teased a featu

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New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts

Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30

Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 new features soon - including a big one for movie nights

Uber Eats Is Giving You a Taste of AI With These New App Features

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These are the drawing apps I recommend, but one sticks out from the rest

How Apple’s New Spotlight Compares to Raycast

The 10 apps I can't live or work without - on Windows, Mac, and mobile

This Android 16 feature solved my biggest problem with phone notifications - how it works

Traccar: an open source GPS tracking system

Google Chrome is testing iOS-like page transitions on Android, and you can try it out now

Optician Sans – A free font based on historical eye charts and optotypes

You can hide an AirTag in Skechers’ new kids’ shoes

NordVPN joins the scam call fight on Android

Watch and learn, Samsung: This Galaxy Ring competitor now predicts your chances of falling sick

Apple’s two new iPhone models this year might have a lot in common

Google Photos is getting a new video editor and some much-needed extras (APK teardown)

TikTok 'content check' tells creators if their videos will be blocked from For You pages

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 useful features for free - including a new 'Surf Mode'

YouTube’s best Premium feature is finally coming to the big screen

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Sony’s DualSense Edge is $30 off for a limited time

CashApp’s cross-platform Pool tool means none of your friends have an excuse for not pitching in

This new Contacts app update solves a problem we've all had on Android phones

The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech

Adobe adds new AI-powered image-editing features to Photoshop

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