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Google Search
General
2 min read

Google Search gets dark mode settings toggle for iOS and Android

A tweet from the Google SearchLiaison reveals that starting today and for the remainder of the week, Google will be disseminating an update for the Google Search app for Android 10, iOS 12, and iOS 13. By default, the app will follow the system-wide setting…

Google Data
General
1 min read

Google updates Google app with a shortcut for Chrome incognito mode

The Google app’s default option for browsing incognito has been around for nearly a year. However, the feature contained one major flaw that made going incognito meaningless – when clicking on a search result from the incognito tab, the window that opens is…

Spotify
Living
1 min read

Spotify major update intros redesigned Home, personalized shortcuts

Spotify is redesigning its mobile app again, although this time only the Home screen if getting a facelift. No matter what Android or iOS devices you’re using to listen to your favorite tunes – smartphone or tablet, the Home screens will look slightly…

Instagram Business
General
1 min read

Instagram’s latest update brings some long-awaited new features

The launch of TikTok is forcing Instagram and other similar social network services to introduce new features meant to keep them relevant in the industry. Some of these features have been long-asked-for, so we probably have to thank the competition that they…

Google Data
General
1 min read

Update to Google Maps solves issue with gesture navigation

One thing that Android users are appreciative of is Google’s desire to keep tinkering with its apps. And once again, it is Google Maps that is the beneficiary of the latest update to come from Mountain View. The new Maps UI eliminates the side menu. Swiping…

google
General
1 min read

Google Messages adds new feature that protects you from spam

In an attempt to make your conversations as safe as possible, Google is adding all sorts of security features. The last one comes is meant to protect you from spam and involves a new feature called Verified SMS that now rolling out to Messages app in several…

Gmail Inbox
General
1 min read

Gmail update lets users send emails as attachments

Google is making it easier to forward emails to multiple recipients via Gmail. The latest update lets you attach emails to other emails in Gmail without having to download them. Simply drag and drop the email you want to forward inside your email. In fact,…

Google Data
General
1 min read

Google updates Docs, Sheets, and Slides

A new look and feel are now available for Google’s Docs, Sheets and Slides app, the Mountain View company announced. Unfortunately, if you were expecting any new features or improvements, you’ll be disappointed. Google confirmed that there are no…

instagram
General
1 min read

Instagram update brings dark mode in iOS 13

Instagram made many headlines in the last week or so, as the company is bringing new features to its audience and testing others before releasing them to the general public. After introducing a brand new Threads app and removing one of its most controversial…

Spotify commercial
Living
1 min read

Spotify update adds Siri support on iOS 13

Spotify quietly released a new update for its iOS app which brings important improvements and new features. The most important is Siri support on iOS 13, which means that you’ll be able to control your Spotify app on iPhone, iPad, Carplay, Airpods, and…

android auto
Automotive
2 min read

Android Auto is getting a redesigned interface and Dark Mode

Google last month announced an update for Android Auto that would change the way the app looks and works, and it is now finally rolling out to some regions. Google says that the refreshed interface was “built to help you get on the road faster, show more…

ios13
General
1 min read

New feature in iOS 13 could save money

Ever delete an app from your iOS device, not realizing that you’re still paying a monthly fee to use it? It appears that Apple feels your pain. In iOS 13, if you delete an app, you will see a pop-up reminder if you have an active subscription to that app. A…

iphoneb xs
General
1 min read

Apple agrees to notify users when iOS updates impacts performance

Following the last year debate about whether or not Apple should have informed consumers that some of its updates will slow down their iPhones, the UK Competition and Markets Authority kicked off an investigation to learn more about the matter. The…

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General
1 min read

Google Calendar update adds Dark Mode for Android users

Google has just announced that the long-awaited dark mode is now rolling out on Android for two of its apps: Calendar and Keep. Ahead of Android Q’s release, Google has decided to bring dark mode to many apps. We learned last week that Google Keep will be…