WhatsApp Introduces Themed Chat Bubbles and Customizable Wallpapers
WhatsApp rolls out new customization features, including 30 new wallpapers and themed chat bubbles, to personalize user experience
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Apple News App Expands with Recipes Section, Takes on The New York Times
Apple News Plus subscribers to get access to tens of thousands of recipes from top food publishers, intensifying competition with The New York Times
Tweetbot Developers Tapbots Announce Bluesky Client 'Phoenix' for iOS and Mac
Tapbots, the team behind Tweetbot and Ivory, is developing a Bluesky client called Phoenix, set to launch this summer, while continuing to support Mastodon.
WhatsApp to Introduce Message Threads for Easier Conversation Navigation
WhatsApp is developing a feature to group replies to specific messages into threads, making it easier to track conversations and find specific responses.
Day One Brings Digital Journaling App to Windows, Offers Free Syncing During Limited Launch Period
Automattic-owned Day One expands its digital journaling app to Windows, offering a free and distraction-free experience with unlimited text entries and multimedia features.
WhatsApp Now Available as Default Calling and Texting App on iPhone
iPhone users can now set WhatsApp as their default calling and texting app, following the latest update to version 25.8.74, as part of Apple's expanded default app options in iOS 18.2.
YouTube Tests Turning Off Notifications for Infrequently Watched Channels
YouTube is testing a new feature that automatically turns off notifications for channels users don't frequently watch, aiming to reduce notification fatigue.