Category: app

This pressure-sensitive stylus lets you draw on the Switch

[ad_1] Since we first played with the SonarPen as a standalone product over two years ago, it has apparently boosted compatibility with “98 percent” of Android phones, as long as it’s the version shipped with a gold-colored tip. I got to try the latest SonarPen on a prototype version of Colors Live, and just like […]

‘PUBG Mobile’ gets its first exclusive map

[ad_1] For the first time in two-year history, PUBG Mobile is getting an exclusive map. Android and iOS users can check out the battle royale’s new Livik battleground starting today. With a playspace limited to about four square kilometers, Tencent says most matches on the Nordic-themed level should take about 15 minutes, making it perfect for short […]

TikTok will exit Hong Kong because of China’s new security law

[ad_1] All those efforts aren’t necessarily helping, though. When asked about it by Fox News, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the US is “certainly looking at” banning Chinese social media apps like TikTok. In addition, the US Senate recently asked intelligence services to probe TikTok to see if it presents any kind […]

Gmail finally works with the iPad’s split-view multitasking

[ad_1] Gmail just made it a little easier to multitask on your iPad. You can now use the app in Split View, alongside Google Calendar or other iOS apps. That should make it easier to, for instance, check you schedule before you reply to an email or choose photos to drag into a message. The […]

WhatsApp lets you add new contacts with QR codes

[ad_1] WhatsApp is rolling out a handful of new features over the next few weeks. To make it easier to add new contacts, WhatsApp is introducing a new QR code capability. You’ll soon be able to scan another user’s QR code to add them to your contacts, no more typing in a phone number manually. […]

The New York Times removes its articles from Apple News

[ad_1] Articles from The New York Times will no longer appear in the Apple News app. Today, the NYT announced that it is ending its partnership with Apple News. The issue seems to be that while other services, like Google News, send readers to publishers’ websites, Apple News generally keeps readers in the app. Or, […]

UK contact tracing app may warn you about areas with high infection rates

[ad_1] A Department for Health and Social Care spokesperson didn’t comment on the specific details. Instead, they reiterated the goal of supporting the NHS Test and Trace service. The extras would come alongside a possible new “PPE in your pocket” marketing scheme, and would underscore the challenges the UK faces. Widescale adoption of the contact […]

Facebook is testing a dark mode in its mobile app

[ad_1] You might not have to stick to your computer if you want to browse Facebook in dark mode. After reports of the palette change popping up, Facebook has confirmed to SocialMediaToday that it’s testing a dark mode in its mobile apps. The feature is only available to a “small percentage” of users worldwide at […]

TikTok adds Prince’s entire catalog for your next viral dance

[ad_1] Prince was protective of his music and in 2015, a year before his death, he removed his music from most streaming services other than Tidal. His estate brought his work back to the likes of Spotify in 2017. While many might feel they can use whatever music they like in their TikToks, users can […]

Hey email app open to all after Apple ‘definitively’ approves it

[ad_1] Apple has definitively approved HEY in the App Store!! No IAP, no 30% cut, but we’ve opened the door to a free temp address service, and use same app for work accounts. I’m so incredibly relieved! And now HEY is open to EVERYONE! No invite code needed ?❤️ https://t.co/J7OCCTFX2Z — DHH (@dhh) June 25, […]