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TikTok will switch up For You recommendations to avoid 'repetitive patterns'
It notes that some kinds of videos can be 'problematic if viewed in clusters.'
Pixelmator Photo's in-depth image editing comes to the iPhone
Pixelmator Photo is now available for the iPhone, bringing some high-end image editing tools to your pocket.
Microsoft fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls on Android
Microsoft has fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls from going through for some Android users.
Tinder's 'Music Mode' is like a mixtape from potential dates
Tinder has introduced Music Mode as part of its new Explore section, letting you hear the "Anthem" songs of members when you swipe to their profiles.
Washington DC votes to allow digital driver's licenses and ID cards
Washington DC's city council has approved the use of digital driver's licenses and IDs, joining Arizona, Georgia and other states.
Apple takes Russia to court over App Store ruling
Apple wants a judicial review of a Russian ruling letting App Store developers tell customers about alternative payment systems.
LANDR’s Chromatic lets you make music with artist-generated loops
Sample and mastering site LANDR has unveiled a new DAW app called Chromatic that makes it easy to piece together artist-created loops into all-new creations.
CVS Pharmacy now offers audio prescription labels across the US
Following a trial in 2020 involving 1,700 locations across the US, CVS is expanding the availability of its Spoken Rx audio prescription labels to all 10,000 of its pharmacies nationwide
Headspace offers up to 60 percent off subscriptions for Black Friday
Headspace has slashed the price of both its monthly and annual subscriptions.
Roku’s latest update is causing issues with the YouTube TV app
There are multiple reports of the latest Roku OS update causing the YouTube TV app to freeze after several minutes.
Apple Podcasts app ratings flip after the company starts prompting users
The Apple Podcasts app's review score surged after iOS began prompting users for reviews — but many are reviewing shows, not the app.
The Google Play Store website might get a long-awaited redesign
A tip suggests Google is finally redesigning the Play Store on the web to give it a clean, modern look.
Clubhouse adds real-time closed captioning on iOS
This week, Clubhouse filed a significant gap by adding support for live captioning on iOS.
Snapchat adds memories and exploration features to the Snap Map
These are the first of several Layers that are coming to the Snap Map.
Spotify's synchronized song lyrics are now available to everyone
After testing the feature in the US and elsewhere, Spotify has launched synchronized song lyrics for users around the world
Amazon adds clip sharing to the Prime Video app on iOS
You'll only be able to share snippets of select Amazon Original shows, though.
Twitch is now available on Switch
Twich has released its app on the Nintendo Switch to let you watch livestreams on the hybrid console.
Instagram test reminds you to 'take a break' from non-stop scrolling
Instagram is testing a 'take a break' feature that reminds you to stop scrolling — but not much else.
Google can now find your pet's doppelgänger in works of art
The Arts & Culture app uses machine learning to find matches in paintings, sculptures and more.
WhatsApp's answer to Discord may be group chat 'communities'
WhatsApp is developing a feature that would link group chats together to form a more Discord-like community.

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