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Artifact, the news aggregator app launched by Instagram co-founders, is shutting down. The app will offer core news reading capability for some time but remove the ability to create new posts.

Apple has released a security update to address a Bluetooth-related vulnerability affecting various Magic Keyboard models. The vulnerability allowed an attacker to monitor Bluetooth traffic.

Samsung will let you try out its new Galaxy AI features following the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. The company said it will set up Galaxy Experience Spaces in different cities across the globe.

Instagram captions might improve in a future update with the ability to auto-translate captions in various languages. It's reportedly working on a new toggle button to enable the feature.

Apple's Vision Pro will deliver 30 minutes of extra battery backup when watching 2D videos on the headset. It will be available for pre-order on January 19 and will go on sale on February 2, 2024

WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 reveals that the instant messaging app is working on a theme customization feature. Users might be able to change the main branding color of the app in the future.

Teachers using Google Classrooms can now turn existing Google Forms into practice assignments for students. The feature is available to users of select Workspace for Education tiers.

You will be able to monitor your Tesla Powerwall stats using the Samsung SmartThings app. The two companies have teamed up to offer smart home integration between SmartThings and Tesla products.

Gmail's Unsubscribe button is now available on its iOS version. The Unsubscribe button lets you get rid of unwanted emails such as promotions and newsletters without leaving the Gmail app.

WhatsApp is working on the ability to share status updates via companion phones. The feature has started rolling out to limited testers running WhatsApp version 2.24.1.4 beta for Android.

A future update to Instagram might bring support for animated emojis in DMs. The Meta-owned social media giant is reportedly working on the feature, which is already available on Telegram since 2019.

iPhone alarms aren't going off or playing with no sound when the screen lights up, according to multiple user reports on Reddit. The issue is surfacing after installing iOS 17 update.

Samsung's self-repair program now covers more devices, including 2023's flagship foldable Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5. The program is also expanding to 30 additional countries in Europe.

The latest data from Ookla reveals there was a 20% rise in the median global 5G download speed in the third quarter of 2023. UAE is the fastest 5G network with a median download speed of 592.01 Mbps.

NordVPN has launched its dedicated VPN app for Apple TV and it's now available for download. The VPN service joins the likes of ExpressVPN and PureVPN, which already have native apps for Apple TV.

Now you can create customizable Story templates on Instagram. The social media app is rolling out a new feature that lets other people use your Story as a template and make their additions.

Vivaldi 6.5 has been released with new features such as improved Notes, Sessions Panel, Workspaces Rules, open tabs sync. On iOS, it brings dynamic accent color, configurable Address bar and Tab bar.

Amazon's new Your Books hub is a one-stop shop where you can find all the books you ever purchased or borrowed on the e-commerce website. It also shows your titles from Kindle and Audible.

Google is making a big change to the Timeline feature on Google Maps. The company announced it will start saving the Timeline data on the user's Android and iOS devices, starting next year.

X (formerly Twitter) will soon get the ability to search through bookmarks, Elon Musk announced on the platform. There is no word on the release date of the underdevelopment feature as of now.

TikTok has become the first non-gaming app to generate $10 billion in consumer spending. The social media app crunched almost $4 billion in 2023, with a growth of 61% from where it started this year.

A check that dates back over four decades was sold in an auction for over $46,000. The check was signed by the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in the year 1976 and payable to Radio Shack.

The text-based version of Instagram, Threads, could have had a different name. Instagram head Adam Mosseri talked about the alternative names they had in mind while picking a name for Threads.

WhatsApp has started testing the ability to filter group chats in its app. Chat filters have started rolling out to some beta testers running WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.25.10.76 available on TestFlight.

Threads is now rolling out the ability to tag posts in its app to all regions across the globe. However, the feature works differently than Instagram, where you can only add one tag per post.

Motorola has released new special editions of its razr 40 Ultra and edge 40 neo smartphones. The devices feature Peach Fuzz which has been picked the the Pantone Color of the Year 2024.

A new survey report from Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the iPhone 16 series, expected in the second half of 2024, will have an upgraded microphone setup for enhanced Siri experience.

WhatsApp is readying a couple of new features, including the ability to share HD media as status updates and audio feed during screen sharing. The underdevelopment features are currently in beta.

ChatGPT grabbed the crown of the most-viewed page on Wikipedia in 2023 with 49 million views. Read about the top 25 Wikipedia pages that generated the most number of pageviews this year.

Google Workspace users can now get solutions for math equations using the Smart Compose AI suggestions tool. The new functionality will work with Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings.

Waze has added two new special driving experiences to its navigation app for the holidays. One of them is Spicy Gingerbread Man which comprises a custom Slay Ride car icon and Snappy Mood.

Users are reporting an iOS 17 bug that triggers the app switcher while typing something on the virtual keyboard. The bug is reportedly affecting all the versions of iOS 17, including iOS 17.1.2.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri came forward to clarify why Threads can't display search results in chronological order. Keyword search for Threads was recently rolled out to all the regions globally.

Apple and Paramount are reportedly planning to offer Apple TV+ and Paramount+ streaming services as a combined bundle. The bundle is expected to cost less than buying both services separately.

WhatsApp has done some more work on its username feature which was spotted in development earlier this year. It's working on the ability to type usernames in the search bar to find users in the app.

Evernote announced that its new as well as existing users will only get access to 1 notebook and 50 notes as part of the free plan. These changes will come into effect in early December.

Google will start deleting unused accounts later this week. The search giant previously announced it may delete personal user accounts that are not used or signed into for at least 2 years.

Instagram has started rolling out the ability to download Reels globally. The feature, previously available in the US, lets users save Instagram Reels uploaded by public accounts to their devices.

Google Workspace users can now use a new hand gesture while attending video calls in Google Meet. They can raise their physical hand to alert the moderator that they want to speak or ask questions.

WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut button for its AI-powered chat feature. It is currently rolling out to some testers running WhatsApp beta for Android v2.23.24.26 available on Google Play.