Threads, the popular social media app, is strengthening its connection to the fediverse, a decentralized network that includes platforms like Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, and Flipboard. Users on Threads will now have the ability to view fediverse replies on posts beyond their own, expanding the reach and interaction within the open social web. This move not
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Apple recently announced a partnership with Airtel, an Indian telecom giant, to offer exclusive deals to Airtel’s subscribers for its music streaming service. This collaboration also includes the integration of Apple TV+ for premium customers in India, leading to the discontinuation of Airtel’s Wynk Music app. This shift aims to provide more value to Airtel
Niantic has recently announced the release of Scaniverse 4, a groundbreaking update to their popular scanning app. This new version introduces a revolutionary scanning technique known as Gaussian Splitting, which promises to provide users with more detailed and accurate captures of objects and locations in 3D. Unlike traditional scanning methods, Gaussian Splitting captures a multitude
The concept of disappearing posts on social networks has gained popularity among users who prefer to share content that is short-lived or to maintain a sense of privacy. Threads, a social networking platform, recently announced that it is testing ephemeral posts that automatically disappear within 24 hours for a select group of users. This new
Instagram has recently rolled out a new feature that allows users to add music to their profiles. Users can now select songs from Instagram’s music library and choose up to a 30-second-long segment of the tune to feature on their profile. This feature, in collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter, aims to enhance user profiles by
Instagram has refuted claims that it is testing ads in its Threads app, despite findings from multiple developers and reverse engineers that suggest otherwise. These developers uncovered references to ad products in the app’s code, including explicit mentions of ads and sponsored items. Additionally, a JSON file used for testing purposes was discovered within the
Apple recently announced a series of changes to its browser choice screens in order to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). These adjustments are set to be implemented in iOS and iPadOS later this year with version 18 of the software platforms. The changes aim to give users more control over their
Meta has recently unveiled a new feature that allows users to seamlessly cross-post content from Instagram and Facebook to Threads, its social networking platform. This move comes as part of Meta’s strategic goal to maximize the content shared across its array of apps. By connecting Threads more closely to Meta’s larger ecosystem, which boasts billions
Dropbox recently made headlines with its acquisition of Reclaim.ai, an AI-powered scheduling tool that has garnered attention from major backers such as Calendly and Index Ventures. The move, announced in a blog post on Reclaim.ai’s website, signifies a new chapter for the company and its founders, Henry Shapiro and Patrick Lightbody. With over 43,000 companies