WhatsApp is testing a new feature that, if launched publicly, will make it easier for users to transfer their chat archives and other content between iOS and Android devices.
WhatsApp is working on easy chat transfer between the iPhone and Android
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Downtime #390: Another one bites the dust
Your favorite co-hosts Sebastien and Cody run down last week’s major tech headlines including LG shutting down its smartphone business and Apple announcing WWDC. The pair also talk Apple TV remote, and rumors of Apple’s mixed reality headset. And of course, so now famous listeners' Q&A.
This tweak switches the Clock app’s animated analog icon to a digital format
One of the small details that I appreciate about my iPhone’s Home Screen is the fact that the Clock app’s icon has been animated with moving hands (seconds, minutes, and hours) to display the correct time in real time. But it’s still strange to me that Apple only provides an analog option.
With a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called DigitalClock by iOS developer Chr1s, you can replace the Clock app’s animated analog clock Home Screen icon with a digital clock alternative. Additionally, the tweak comes with a plethora of different options for customizing the appearance.
ByeBackgroundBreadcrumbs fixes one of my biggest complaints about iOS’ Breadcrumb links
If you’ve ever noticed the name of an application on the left side of your iPhone or iPad’s Status Bar after being jolted from one app to another, then you’ve witnessed what Apple calls a Breadcrumb link. This handy link lets you get right back to the app you were just using when you’re finishing in the app you were just jolted to.
I really like the concept behind Breadcrumb links, but if there’s anything that really grinds my gears about them, it would be the fact that they can sometimes remain in the Status Bar even after you’ve forcefully closed the origin app. Tapping on the Breadcrumb link is often the only way to get rid of it, and then this would would re-launch that app whether it was needed or not.
How to use Story Highlights on Instagram
Learn how to create Highlights from Instagram stories you want to hold onto. These Highlights stay on your profile until you remove them.
Apple TV+ brings on Erika Clarke and Colleen Grogan to bolster unscripted content
Apple TV+ has a healthy mix of both scripted and unscripted content, with documentaries and series alike. But the company is ramping up the development side of things with two new hires.
Facebook is trying to not hand over requested documents to Apple regarding Epic Games lawsuit
While, technically speaking, Epic Games is suing Apple, there are different companies being roped into the legal battle for various reasons. Facebook, for instance, is testifying on behalf of Epic Games. But that doesn't mean the company is trying to be as helpful as it can be, at least not when it comes to Apple.
iPad Pro goes up against the Surface Pro 7 in Microsoft’s latest ad
Microsoft has a Surface Pro 7 to sell to interested individuals, which means the company has to market the device. Apparently the best way to do that is to compare it to Apple's devices.
Apple TV+ offers a look at the making of the Academy Award-nominated hand-drawn world of ‘Wolfwalkers’
Cartoon Saloon is known for making beautiful, eye-catching films. That is certainly the case with the company's latest, the animated feature film Wolfwalkers for Apple TV+. Now, the streaming service is going behind the scenes to look at how the project came together.
Jason Sudeikis earns SAG award for Outstanding Performance in ‘Ted Lasso’
Ted Lasso has easily been one of Apple TV+'s biggest success stories to date. And the show's leading star, Jason Sudeikis, has the awards to show for it, too.
Tim Cook talks Tesla, AR, security, and more in new interview
Teased over the weekend, Apple's CEO Tim Cook has just had a brand new interview published early this morning. In it, Cook talks about a range of topics, including Tesla and App Store security.
LG is shutting down its smartphone business
Before the end of March, the rumor mill ramped up expectations that LG might be ready to call it quits in the smartphone business. And sure enough, the company has confirmed those plans.