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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.
Netflix will supposedly make iOS games available through the App Store
Netflix is said to be releasing its games on iOS, but through the App Store — the main app will only serve as a gateway.
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
The Treasury Department has bought sensitive app data for investigations, possibly bypassing due process.
Square makes its Cash App available for teen use
But they'll need parental permission to use it and there's no bitcoin trading allowed.
Google lets Android apps use third-party payments in South Korea
The Google Play Store in South Korea will let developers use alternative payment systems, but Google will still collect a fee.
Amazon Music now offers synchronized transcripts for podcasts
Amazon Music now offers podcast transcripts synchronized with the audio, but only for some shows.
Meta is acquiring the maker of VR workout app 'Supernatural'
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is acquiring Within, the company that made the VR workout app Supernatural.
Zoom's automatic closed captioning rolls out to all free users
Zoom’s live transcription feature is now widely available to all free users.
Google cuts Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps
Apple has also reduced fees in recent months as both companies face antitrust scrutiny.
Roland's free mobile studio app helps you record fresh ideas
Roland has launched a free mobile app, Zentracker, that helps you record ideas when they're still hot.
iMovie for macOS Monterey can edit iPhone 13 Cinematic Mode videos
iMovie on the Mac is ready to edit Cinematic Mode videos from your iPhone 13 — if you have macOS Monterey.
Artiphon's quirky Orba now lets you create musical 'selfies'
Artiphon has released an iOS app for the Orba musical instrument that lets you create musical "selfies" and videos.
Apple updates Final Cut and Logic to take advantage of new M1 Pro and Max chips
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to take advantage of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips inside new MacBook Pros — including playback for seven 8K video streams.
Rode's Wireless Go II can now be controlled via Android and iOS apps
Rode has unveiled a mobile app for the $299 Wireless Go II lavalier-type microphone, allowing users to unlock advanced features, control settings and more.
Clubhouse has a new high-quality audio option for musicians
Clubhouse is becoming more useful to bands and singers with a new feature called music mode.
Twitter tests swiping between Home and Latest Tweets on iPhone
It's a small tweak, but it should bring more visibility to the two options.
Apple opens its Detroit Developer Academy to 100 students
Apple has opened its Developer Academy in Detroit, first announced early this year as part of its Racial Equity and Justice initiative.
Apple says apps must offer a way to delete your account starting in early 2022
Users in some countries have another way to report issues with apps too.
Instagram brings IGTV videos out of their silo and into your regular feed
Instagram is unifying IGTV with the regular videos in your feed, and it's giving you more editing tools at the same time.
Snapchat's newest in-app tool encourages young people to run for office
Snap is introducing a new tool to help more young Americans get involved in local and state politics.

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