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WhatsApp custom lists are here to help you keep track of convos
WhatsApp unveils custom lists feature to help people keep track of convos. It starts rolling out today.
Apple urged TikTok to increase its age recommendations, redacted documents show
Apple warned TikTok in documents meant to be redacted.
Bumble now lets you sort matches by interests
Interests range from the silly to the serious.
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Amazon is shutting down its Kindle Vella serialized story platform in February 2025
Amazon is winding down Kindle Vella, because it hasn't caught on as it had hoped.
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more. Developers can also now set a maximum number of users for a particular app.
iOS 18.2 will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers
Apple iOS 18.2 is getting daily Sudoku puzzles for News+ subscribers. It joins Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles.
Google Calendar's web client finally gets a dark mode
Google Calendar's web client just got a redesign with new buttons, dialogs and sidebars. Users can also now toggle between light and dark mode.
Snapchat's camera is getting a shortcut on the iPhone lock screen
Snapchat's camera is getting a shortcut on the iPhone lock screen. The tool requires iOS 18, as it takes advantage of the new shortcut tools.
Adobe Fresco’s previously paywalled features are now free for everyone
Adobe Fresco's previously paid premium features are now unlocked for all users to use for free.
Medical record tracking comes to Samsung Health
Samsung Health now lets users look at medical records, track medications and monitor food intake.
Spotify debuts an in-app cover art maker for playlists
Spotify has launched a new feature that lets you customize your own images for use as playlist covers.
You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ in Apple's App Store
It saves them a 30 percent cut for Apple.
Qualcomm axes its Windows on ARM PC dev kit
Qualcomm axes its Windows on ARM PC dev kit. The company said it did not meet its usual standard of excellence, so orders will be refunded.
You can now add songs to Spotify straight from Instagram posts
Instagram has launched a Spotify integration that makes it easy to add songs you hear on its app to your music streaming library.
Uber is reportedly exploring an Expedia takeover
Uber is reportedly exploring the idea of purchasing Expedia, according to the Financial Times.
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer.
Airbnb now lets hosts hire other hosts to manage properties
Airbnb has opened up a network that allows hosts to hire other hosts to look after properties. This should make the hosting process a bit less complicated.
Uber Eats will now let users create and share lists of their favorite meals
Uber Eats will now let users create and share lists of their favorite meals. The same goes for food influencers and celebrities.
Instagram is introducing profile cards to help users find new friends
You can now create profile cards on Instagram, which can be shared easily.

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