By the summer of 2022, new Disney+ countries will include 44 additional markets and eleven new territories across Europe, Africa and West Asia.
Disney+ will be launching in 44 additional countries in its largest expansion yet
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Apple launches a Personal Safety User Guide to tackle safety concerns like AirTag tracking and device access
When Apple launched its device tracking accessory, the AirTag, it did so to plenty of fanfare. It was just one more Apple-branded device that was designed to help with everyday tasks. However, since the accessory's launch there has been a lot of concern about stalking and property theft. Apple has added features to help alleviate some of those issues, but now the company is going one step further with a dedicated user guide to help smooth over some of the wrinkles.
New video shows how easy it is to use a hotel room key stored in Apple Wallet
Widespread adoption of digital keys is still a slow process. But at least it's happening. Apple is helping in its own way, making it possible to store digital keys in the built-in, first-party Wallet app. This should make it easier to get many things done, including accessing your hotel room. And now a new video shows just how easy it can be.
Twitter has begun testing Flock, its take on Instagram’s Close Friends feature
When it launches globally, Twitter's new Flock feature will allow you to share content privately with up to 150 people designated as your trusted friends.
Apple Pay will be available in Chile soon
It has been a long while now since Apple first launched its mobile payment option, Apple Pay. And while the service is available in a variety of different markets across the globe, there are still some voids to fill. The good news is that Apple has started out 2022 doing just that. And yet another market is on tap to get access to the service in the near future.
WhatsApp updated with Focus mode support and two other new features
WhatsApp for iPhone now supports Focus mode on iOS 15, as well as contacts' profile photos in the notification banner and the ability to pause and resume voice recordings.
Many developers unhappy with apparent iCloud syncing issues in their apps, leading some to disable the feature altogether
iCloud sync is a helpful feature not just for Apple's first-party apps, but also third-party alternatives available in the App Store. However, it appears that there has been a lingering issue causing many third-party apps to run into issues with iCloud sync. Which is leading many app users to point the finger in the wrong direction as Apple remains quiet on the subject.
WhatsApp is working on wallpapers for voice calls, two-step verification on desktop
A new test would enable WhatsApp wallpapers for voice calls and let you turn the two-step verification feature on or off on WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web.
Tip: Edit an alarm on your iPhone without hitting an Edit button first
Think twice before concluding there's nothing new to learn about editing iPhone alarms. If you have iOS 15.0 or later on your iPhone, use this handy tip to quickly edit an alarm.
WhatsApp chat transfer could require the Move to iOS app
An upcoming WhatsApp chat transfer feature may soon allow you to migrate your chat archive from Android to iPhone, but this doing so could require Apple's Move to iOS app.
Why Apple will no longer include free EarPods with every iPhone sold in France
It was good while it lasted! Starting next week, iPhone models sold in France will no longer ship with a free pair of Apple's wired EarPods earphones in the box.
Apple TV+ lands a Godzilla live action series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse
There are a lot of different TV shows on Apple TV+. We have workplace dramas. We've got post-apocalyptic tales. And of course plenty of films ranging in scope and themes. But what Apple TV+ has been missing is Kaiju, or giant monsters. But that's finally changing.