February 2024

Apple’s ban on Web Apps backfires as EU begins investigation

Web apps, essentially webpages added to the home screen for convenient access are no longer available on iPhones in Europe. According to the Financial Times, Apple may face an anti-trust probe after ending iPhone web applications in Europe. The EU has launched inquiries and has contacted Apple as well as app developers for further information […]

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Glanceable Directions on Google Maps finally reach more users

There’s some good news for Google Maps users worldwide. Finally, the new glanceable directions feature has started rolling out to users across the globe after a long waiting period. Google developers introduced this feature as part of wider improvements throughout 2023 aimed at creating an immersive view for Maps. Google Maps’ glanceable directions make navigation

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Tumblr will sell data to OpenAI & Midjourney, to train AI: Report

Just after Reddit signed a massive deal to sell user data to train AI, it seems Tumblr might be about to do the same thing. A report from 404media alleges that an inside source has all but confirmed the deal. 404media has also reviewed leaked internal communications between Tumblr’s parent company Automattic, and the aforementioned

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Wear OS 4’s hybrid interface boosts OnePlus Watch 2’s battery life

At the ongoing MWC 2024, OnePlus introduced its latest smartwatch dubbed the OnePlus Watch 2. The device has arrived as the longest-lasting Wear OS-powered smartwatch to this day. The wearable is powered by the Wear OS 4, which has a new hybrid interface that strikingly extends its battery life. Soon after the unveiling of the

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Microsoft Paint reportedly getting Midjourney-like art generation capabilities

Microsoft introduced the Paint program nearly 40 years ago, and it’s been the first choice of rookies who want to paint their first pixel. Throughout Paint’s existence, Microsoft has been updating the features and looks of the program to meet the demands of modern times. Lately, the Redmond-based tech giant has been paying a lot

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