Apple Gears Up to Give iPhones a Dash of Material You with iOS 18 Apple is gearing up to add a splash of customization to its iOS 18, and it feels like a nod to Android's Material You. For years, iPhone users have been stuck with the same rigid grid layout and restrictive app appearance. But the winds of change are blowing, and Apple's upcoming update promises a more personalized and colorful experience. This shift is partly driven by the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, which have nudged Apple to rethink its software design ethos, much to the delight of users longing for more control over their home screens.
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May 27, 2024
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Instagram Teases Early Access to Experimental Features for Users Instagram, which is owned by Meta, is reportedly considering a new method for users to gain early access to its experimental features. According to a recent leak, Instagram might soon launch a feature enabling users to test new tools and functionalities prior to their official rollout. This would mark a notable change from the existing system, where users can only access beta features by joining the Android Beta program.
According to a screenshot shared on Threads by developer Alessandro Paluzzi, the option to join early access might be available in the Settings and activity tab. The screenshot shows a new "early...
May 27, 2024
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WhatsApp Just Made Status Updates a Lot More Fun with Longer Voice Messages In the fast-paced realm of social media, WhatsApp is striving to keep up with its newest updates. Although it wasn't the pioneer in launching status updates, the app has recently introduced several modifications aimed at enhancing user experience. Among the most notable improvements is the ability to post longer voice messages as status updates, positioning WhatsApp more in line with platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
For months, WhatsApp has been working on this feature, with initial sightings dating back to July 2022. By January of this year, it seemed nearly ready for prime time, and indeed, WhatsApp announced the feature in...
