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Despite questions about profitability, Apple’s Fitness+ service is poised to remain a part of the tech giant’s offerings. According to informed sources, it is improbable that the health and wellness service will cease, although it may experience some internal…
WhatsApp has made a long-awaited move by releasing a specialized, native application designed specifically for the Apple Watch. This significant development includes voice messages and comprehensive chat history, effectively bringing key features to users’…
Apple Inc. is currently undergoing an extensive internal reshuffling due to the upcoming retirement of its longstanding Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeff Williams. This strategic reorganization is prompting shifts in the leadership of key divisions such as…
Former Indonesian Education Minister and co-founder of the ride-hailing company Gojek, Nadiem Makarim, has been detained and named a suspect in a corruption case. The case involves allegations of malfeasance concerning laptop procurement. Makarim will be held…
The BEUC, a Pan-European consumer organization, has lodged a complaint with the European Commission against Shein, an online fast-fashion retailer. The grievance centers on Shein’s use of “dark patterns”, a series of strategies designed to increase purchases…
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, has strategically positioned itself for the future by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this month with Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories (CHTTL) to expand the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology…
Fitbit continues to advance its mobile app experience and the latest update focuses on one of the most essential areas for health-oriented users—the Health Metrics. Users of Android and iOS devices can now access the updated Health Metrics section.. Until…
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, has recently announced a remarkable surge in its user base, adding an impressive two million new members in just one week. This significant growth brings the platform’s total user count to around 8.4 million, marking…
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is rolling out a new beta update for Android users that hints at an interesting feature in development – voice chat mode for interacting with Meta AI. This new feature will enable users to engage in real-time…
YouTube has just announced a new design for its TV app that will be rolled out to all users over the next few weeks. The new design is supposed to bring familiar YouTube features and interactivity to the living room while maintaining the same experience that…
GSM, an exclusively all-electric taxi company owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, plans to open services in Laos this year. The company, which uses only VinFast electric vehicles, aims to ship 150 electric cars to Laos first, and then increase the…
Google is reportedly working on a new feature for its Android Files app called Smart Search, which will automatically identify and highlight important documents. This could make it easier for users to find the files they need, such as contracts, tax…
Netflix announced today that it is adding a new feature to its popular mobile phone app. Called My Netflix, this is a one-stop shop for both iOS and Android users that features shortcuts to help you find something to stream on the platform. The new My Netflix…
Google has suspended the Play version of Chinese eCommerce app Pinduoduo after security issues were discovered in app versions outside Google’s app store. Off-Play versions of the app that have been found to contain malware have been enforced on via Google…
AirAsia on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mohamad Hafidz, who is currently the chief fintech officer, as the acting CEO of AirAsia superapp from April 1 onwards. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Hafidz, populary known as Mo, will succeed…
Google announced a bunch of new features for its services and the first Android 14 preview the first Android 14 preview, all in just a few days. Google Translate is one of the apps that got some love from the Mountain View company, so if you’re using it…
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