Instagram has updated its Direct Messages (DM) feature. This update includes a new location sharing feature, nicknames, and over 300 new stickers. The new location sharing feature allows users to share their live locations with friends. Live locations can be shared for up to an hour and are only available in one-on-one or group chats. Shared locations won't be shared outside the designated chat, and you can stop sharing them at any time.
Carrot, a secondhand goods trading and lifestyle platform, has launched the "Bungeoppang Map." This map, accessible through the "Neighborhood Map" tab in the Carrot app, allows local residents to register and share the locations of bungeoppang stalls. Information such as business hours, price range, and customer reviews are available, and the map will run until the end of March next year. The Bungeoppang Map builds on the existing "Winter Snack Map" and focuses on bungeoppang. This map reflects the high number of bungeoppang-related searches and user preference […]
Apple has announced the 45 finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards. The selections include apps and games that showcase outstanding user experience and innovative design across 12 categories. This year, the Apple Vision Pro category was created to highlight achievements in spatial computing. The finalists will be announced in the coming weeks. The iPhone app finalists include Kino (a filmmaking tool), Runna (a personalized running planning app), and Tripsy (a trip planning app). […]
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows you to reset recommended content. This feature will reset recommended content in Explore, Reels, and Feed, allowing you to discover new, personalized content. After the reset, recommended content will be re-tailored based on your interactions, and you can review and, if necessary, unfollow the accounts you follow. Instagram is also strengthening its protections for younger users, ensuring that sensitive or inappropriate content is not recommended.
Apple's iOS 18.2 beta update brings significant changes to the Mail app. The Mail app now resembles the Messages app. Instead of being a text-heavy screen, the inbox now displays the sender's profile picture or business logo, making it visually richer. If a business logo isn't registered, an icon based on Apple Maps data will automatically be applied. The Mail app automatically organizes your inbox into four categories: "Primary," which collects important messages; "Ordered"; and "Primary" (which stores important messages).
Google Tasks is now integrated into the Google Calendar app. Google Tasks is a productivity service that allows you to easily create and manage task lists using a to-do list management tool. Since its launch as a standalone mobile app in 2018, it has been widely praised for its ease of use. Previously, Google Tasks was conveniently located in the right sidebar when using Google Calendar or Gmail on the web. Now, Google […]
Figma is renowned for its rapid, user-centric approach to improvement. If something feels a bit inconvenient, it's quickly fixed in the next patch. Rapidly incorporating user feedback has contributed significantly to Figma's growth. However, Figma has recently become increasingly complex. It's evolving beyond a design tool into a collaboration tool for software developers. With managers and developers now able to participate, it's becoming easier to use Pigjam for meetings and share information needed for development.
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed antitrust action requiring Google to divest its Chrome web browser, arguing that it has abused its monopoly in the search market. The Justice Department argued that splitting Chrome would facilitate the entry of competing search engines and weaken Google's monopoly. The Justice Department also requested additional measures, including prohibiting Google from entering search deals with Apple and Samsung and licensing data to competitors. Google criticized these measures as excessive, arguing that consumers and technology […]
Google's 2024 App of the Year goes to New York-based event app Partyful. Founded in 2020 by Palantir alumni Joey Tao and Shreya Murthy, Partyful is a platform that lets you create an event page and send invitations to your friends via a simple link. You can customize your invitations to your liking. You can also use various party management features, such as RSVP responses, sending updates, uploading photos, and creating surveys. […]
YouTube Music is gearing up for the holidays by rolling out its 2024 Recap feature to select users early. This feature summarizes your music listening history throughout the year, offering personalized content similar to Spotify's year-end summary service. 2024 Recap is available on the YouTube Music app for Android and iOS, and will appear as a banner for some users. If you don't see the banner, tap the app's profile icon […]
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 365 Link, a cloud device exclusively for Windows 365. Designed for fast and secure access to cloud PCs, this ultra-compact mini PC will be available in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan in April next year for $349. Windows 365 Link boasts a compact size of 120 x 120 x 30mm, with a fanless design for quiet operation. The device's exterior is constructed from 90% recycled aluminum and 100% recycled […]
AI search engine Perplexity has launched a shopping feature for paid subscribers in the US. The newly added "Buy with Pro" button allows you to purchase products using your saved shipping and payment information and receive free shipping. Powered by data from partners like Shopify, it provides detailed product information and AI-recommended reviews on product cards. A Pro subscription costs $20 per month and includes free shipping and 300 advanced […]
