TNWFacebook Facebook is a twitter-like interface and dark mode for desktopTNW - Ivan MehtaIn May, Facebook said it was going to redesign the website and bring dark mode to its website and mobile apps. While it began testing dark mode for its Android app in August, it has now started rolling
TNWApps Google just killed its Datally app like its playing Fortnite with its productsTNW - Ivan MehtaGoogle’s data-saving app, Datally, has disappeared silently from the Play Store after two years since its release, noted the eagle-eyed folks at Android Police. The app, launched in 2017, helped you keep
TNWTwitter Twitter details what world leaders would have to do to be bannedTNW - Rachel KaserTwitter today revealed its list of rules specific to world leaders, and exactly what they can and can’t do. It also revealed how it intends to punish them should they step over the line… but it’s probably
TNWTechnology Zen is an elegant browser-based text editor for minimalistsTNW - MixI’m terrible at taking notes. I’m so bad I often open a draft email in Gmail to jot down ideas (that I’m likely to forget or never come back to), reminders, and anything else I deem note-able. But I’ve
TNWTechnology WhatsApp for Android has mysteriously disappeared from Google Play [Update: It's back]TNW - MixWhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular privacy-oriented messengers, has disappeared from Google Play — and nobody knows why. The reason for its sudden vanishing remains unclear, but its sibling, WhatsApp
TNWPets Uber is making it easier to bring pets on your rideTNW - Napier LopezGetting around a city with pets can be tricky, especially a large dog or two. Here in NYC, most people don’t own cars, especially in the inner boroughs. That often means calling a cab when you need to
TNWAndroid News Google is rolling out dark mode for Gmail and MapsTNW - MixGoogle has begun rolling out dark mode for two of its most used apps, Gmail and Maps, for iOS and Android. But… not everyone will get a taste of it. In a tweet, a spokesperson confirmed the company is
TNWTechnology Instagram may add DM's to desktop with Messenger-like interfaceTNW - Napier LopezPeople don’t really use Instagram on their PCs. The platform is clearly aimed at mobile users, with a relatively sparse desktop UI and small images given the large amount of desktop real estate. Worse,
TNWApps Call of Duty Mobile crosses 100 million downloads in just a weekTNW - Ivan MehtaLast week, Activision released the much-awaited Call of Duty Mobile on Android and iOS in partnership with the Chinese tech giant Tencent. The new battle royale game seems to be an instant hit as it has
TNWTwitter Twitter says it used your 2FA info to advertise by accidentTNW - Rachel KaserTwitter today revealed it may have misappropriated its users private info by giving it to advertisers. The information in question? Your email address or phone number — whichever you used for two-factor
TNWTechnology YouPorn now lets you create an account without an emailTNW - MixYouPorn, a pillar of the Pornhub empire, is going the Reddit way. The adult content site now lets viewers create accounts without any need to enter an email address. The company says the new “Private In”
TNWInstagram Instagram cuts the Following tab so we can like and comment in peaceTNW - Rachel KaserInstagram’s killing the “Following” tab in its app, meaning you’ll no longer be able to track the every online move of the people you follow. It’s almost as though Instagram recognized the feature was
TNWHulu Hulu finally lets you download shows to watch offline (iOS first)TNW - Napier LopezWell, better late than never. Today Hulu announced it was finally adding the ability to download shows to view offline, following the feature’s addition to Amazon Prime Video and Netflix years ago. The
TNWInstagram Instagram might soon let you post group storiesTNW - Ivan MehtaInstagram might finally let you make stories for your group. According to app researcher Jane Mancun Wong, the company is currently testing out this feature in one of the app’s test builds. Screenshots
TNWApps How to make listening with one earbud better on Android and iOSTNW - MixWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I’ve got a habit of only plugging one earbud in my ears. There’s
TNWApps How to get started on Threads, Instagram's DM appTNW - Rachel KaserWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Instagram this week released Threads, a messaging app strictly
TNWMobile Technology After India, TikTok bans paid political ads in US and EUTNW - Ivan MehtaPopular short video making app, TikTok, is distancing itself from paid political ads. The company announced today that it won’t allow such ad sclaiming they don’t fit “the TikTok platform experience.”
TNWInstagram Instagram spins out Threads, its version of MessengerTNW - Rachel KaserInstagram today revealed it’s launching Threads, an Instagram spin-off app specifically for private messages between friends — similar to Facebook’s Messenger. Whether it’ll actually last as long as Messenger
TNWApps Uber Works is Tinder for blue-collar workers in the USTNW - Ivan MehtaAfter establishing its food delivery business, Uber is jumping into another category of the gig economy –matches blue-collar workers, such as clerks and chefs, with employers. The ride-hailing company
TNWWhatsApp WhatsApp bug allowed hackers to steal files and messages with GIFsTNW - MixUpdate: A WhatsApp spokesperson has since addressed the GIF vulnerability in an email to TNW. You can peruse its statement at the bottom of the piece. Update 2: Awakened, the researcher who discovered
TNWApps WhatsApp is testing a 'self-destructing' feature for your secret chatsTNW - Ivan MehtaSeveral popular messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Signal offer a “self-destructing messages” feature. You can set a timer for messages in your conversation with someone, and those
TNWApps 172 malicious apps with 335M+ installs found on Google PlayTNW - MixGoogle desperately needs to curb the spread of Android malware. In September alone, researchers uncovered a total of 172 infected apps on the Play Store. The worst part? These apps had racked up over million
TNWIndia Spotify's family plan launches in India at Rs. 179 a monthTNW - Ivan MehtaSpotify today announced it’s bringing its family sharing plan to India for just Rs. 179 ($2.52) per month. The plan will unlock premium access to the streaming service account for up to six people. All
TNWUber Uber is testing a 'record audio' feature to help you feel safer during your rideTNW - Ivan MehtaLast week, Uber recently rolled out a bunch of safety features including an optional PIN number to authenticate your ride. But it might roll out more stuff soon. According to app researcher Jane Manchun
TNWChrome Web Store Here’s how you mute individual tabs on ChromeTNW - MixWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I have a terrible habit of playing multiple videos at once. Sometimes
TNWMario Kart Tour Mario Kart Tour just smoked Pokémon GO in day-one downloadsTNW - Rachel KaserMario Kart Tour just beat out its fellow licensed gaming properties in terms of day-one downloads — and not by a small margin either. By any metric, the game is the biggest out-of-the-gate success on app
TNWApps Google's hyperlocal news app Bulletin makes headlines as it shuts down after just a yearTNW - Ivan MehtaGoogle is killing one of its products, again. This time it’s the company‘s hyperlocal news app Bulletin. In a letter to users obtained by Android Police, the company states it’s shutting down the app November
TNWApps Facebook tests hiding Like counts, just like InstagramTNW - Ivan MehtaFacebook has gone ahead and done it. The company begun hiding the number of likes that posts have received, starting today in Australia. You will see “John Doe and others” instead of “John Doe and 15 under
TNWUber Mired in crime controversy, Uber reveals new safety featuresTNW - Rachel KaserUber revealed a number of new safety features for its app, including 911 texts, rider PIN numbers, and on-trip reporting. All of this sounds like it’s designed to help keep the rider safe, but recent suggest
